S.301

Classifies 7 Hydroxymitragynine as a Schedule I drug in New Jersey.

This bill classifies 7 Hydroxymitragynine as a Schedule I drug in New Jersey, making it illegal to manufacture, distribute, or possess with intent to manufacture or distribute. The drug, found in the Kratom plant, is considered to have high potential for abuse and lacks accepted safety for medical use. The bill aligns with federal recommendations from the Food and Drug Administration, which has warned about the dangers of 7 Hydroxymitragynine.