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Controlled substances; kratom; provisions

It became law on Apr 26, 2019.

GA HB 551 · House Bill · 2019_20

Stage
Became law
Started in
House
Sponsors
+2
Latest action
Apr 26, 2019

What it does

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide for legislative findings; to provide a definition; to provide for the identification of a standard level of kratom alkoloids and establish recommended dosages; to provide for the prohibition of access to kratom to persons under 18 years of age; to provide for package labeling requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Apr 26, 2019

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Who is involved

Sponsors

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Where it goes next

It is law in Georgia. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.

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