Repeals the South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act, removing kratom from the state's controlled substances list.

South Carolina H4636 repeals Article 20 of Chapter 53, Title 44 of the South Carolina Code, which pertains to the South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act. This bill removes kratom from the state's list of controlled substances, effectively decriminalizing its use. The repeal is based on findings that kratom, a tropical plant containing psychoactive substances, poses significant public health risks including addiction, liver injury, seizures, and deaths. The act takes effect six months after approval by the Governor.

Repeals the South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act, removing kratom from the state's controlled substances list.

South Carolina H4636 repeals Article 20 of Chapter 53, Title 44 of the South Carolina Code, which pertains to the South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act. This bill removes kratom from the state's list of controlled substances, effectively decriminalizing its use. The repeal is based on findings that kratom, a tropical plant containing psychoactive substances, poses significant public health risks including addiction, liver injury, seizures, and deaths. The act takes effect six months after approval by the Governor.