SB985

West Virginia SB985 enhances registration and enforcement of kratom products, including age verification and penalties for violations.

West Virginia SB985 establishes stricter regulations for kratom products, including mandatory registration for manufacturers, processors, distributors, and retailers. It mandates age verification for purchasers, requiring proof of age for those 21 and older. The bill also outlines penalties for various violations, such as selling to minors, manufacturing without a permit, and distributing contaminated products. The West Virginia Department of Agriculture is tasked with monitoring registrations, inspections, and reporting violations to the Tax Department.