Iowa HSB508 designates kratom as a schedule I controlled substance and sets penalties for possession.

Iowa HSB508 amends the state code to classify kratom, a plant containing mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, as a schedule I controlled substance. Possession of kratom is punishable by a serious misdemeanor for a first offense, with escalating penalties for subsequent violations. A first offense carries a potential fine of $430 to $2,560 and up to one year in confinement. A second offense is an aggravated misdemeanor, with a potential fine of $855 to $8,540 and up to two years in confinement.

Iowa HSB508 designates kratom as a schedule I controlled substance and sets penalties for possession.

Iowa HSB508 amends the state code to classify kratom, a plant containing mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, as a schedule I controlled substance. Possession of kratom is punishable by a serious misdemeanor for a first offense, with escalating penalties for subsequent violations. A first offense carries a potential fine of $430 to $2,560 and up to one year in confinement. A second offense is an aggravated misdemeanor, with a potential fine of $855 to $8,540 and up to two years in confinement.