Designates kratom as a schedule I controlled substance in Iowa, with escalating penalties for possession.

This bill designates kratom, a plant containing mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, as a schedule I controlled substance in Iowa. Possession of kratom is a serious misdemeanor for a first offense, an aggravated misdemeanor for a second offense, and a class "D" felony for subsequent offenses. Penalties include fines and confinement, with escalating severity for repeat offenses.

Designates kratom as a schedule I controlled substance in Iowa, with escalating penalties for possession.

This bill designates kratom, a plant containing mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, as a schedule I controlled substance in Iowa. Possession of kratom is a serious misdemeanor for a first offense, an aggravated misdemeanor for a second offense, and a class "D" felony for subsequent offenses. Penalties include fines and confinement, with escalating severity for repeat offenses.