Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Department of Health Professions
 
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Board of Pharmacy
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy [18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
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6/5/24  12:18 pm
Commenter: Anonymous

VA SB 1108 already regulates Kratom in VA
 

Virginia lawmakers have already reviewed this topic and passed SB 1108 to limit sales of Kratom to adults (21+) and require clear labeling of products. It was passed on March 26, 2023. 

https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+SB1108

I DO NOT support the petition to classify Kratom as schedule I. 

Summary of the bill

Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices; kratom products. Provides that it is a prohibited practice under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act to sell or offer for sale (i) any kratom product, defined in the bill, to a person younger than 21 years of age or (ii) any kratom product that does not provide a label listing all ingredients and with the following guidance: "This product may be harmful to your health, has not been evaluated by the FDA, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease." Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices; kratom products. Provides that it is a prohibited practice under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act to sell or offer for sale (i) any kratom product, defined in the bill, to a person younger than 21 years of age or (ii) any kratom product that does not provide a label listing all ingredients and with the following guidance: "This product may be harmful to your health, has not been evaluated by the FDA, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."

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