S.2271

New Jersey S2271, known as "CJ's Law," criminalizes the manufacture, distribution, and possession of substances containing kratom.

New Jersey S2271, also known as "CJ's Law," aims to address the dangers of kratom by criminalizing the manufacture, distribution, and possession of substances containing kratom. The bill classifies these activities as crimes, with penalties varying based on the quantity involved. A violation involving one ounce or more of kratom is a second-degree crime, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $150,000, or both. For quantities less than one ounce, the violation is a third-degree crime, with penalties of up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $15,000, or both.