HB1728

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 57, Chapter 7 and Title 67, relative to the sale of products.

Introduced·1/20/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB1728 amends state law to regulate the sale of kratom and nitrous oxide by vape shop retailers.

Tennessee HB1728 amends state law to regulate the sale of kratom and nitrous oxide by vape shop retailers. It defines "Kratom" and "nitrous oxide" and establishes penalties for unlawful sales. A vape shop retailer selling kratom or nitrous oxide faces a civil penalty of up to $500 per product for the first violation, $750 to $1,000 for the second violation within a year, and $1,000 to $1,500 for the third violation, with potential license suspension or revocation. The state can also recover costs, including investigation and expert witness fees.

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History

Jan 22

House

P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee

Jan 22

House

Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee

Jan 22

House

Withdrawn.