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The Test & Regulate Bill
West Virginia moves to test and regulate kratom sales
Relating to Kratom Consumer Protection Act
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would require businesses selling kratom to get a permit, test their products for safety, and only sell to adults who are 21 or older.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Right now, kratom is sold in many places without strict rules. This bill steps in to make sure the kratom people buy is safe and actually contains what the label says. It forces sellers to use independent labs to check for dangerous chemicals or hidden drugs. While it does ban sales to anyone under 21, the main goal is to protect buyers from shady or contaminated products.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bans the sale of kratom to anyone under 21 years old.
- Requires sellers and makers to get a state permit to do business.
- Forces companies to use independent labs to prove their products are safe and free of illegal drugs.
- Taxes kratom businesses and sets up rules to seize illegal or unsafe products.
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