Florida Statutes 500.92 – Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act
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Attorney's Note
Under the Florida Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| misdemeanor of the second degree | up to 60 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Florida Statutes 500.92
- person: includes individuals, children, firms, associations, joint adventures, partnerships, estates, trusts, business trusts, syndicates, fiduciaries, corporations, and all other groups or combinations. See Florida Statutes 1.01
(1) This section may be cited as the “Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act.”
(2) As used in this section, the term “kratom product” means a food product, food ingredient, dietary ingredient, dietary supplement, or beverage intended for human consumption which contains any part of the leaf of the plant Mitragyna speciosa or an extract, synthetic alkaloid, or synthetically derived compound of such plant and is manufactured as a powder, capsule, pill, beverage, or other edible form.
(3) It is unlawful to sell, deliver, barter, furnish, or give, directly or indirectly, any kratom product to a person who is under 21 years of age.
(4) A violation of subsection (3) is a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(5) The department shall adopt rules to administer this section.