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SB 985·WV·senate

Relating to registration and enforcement of kratom products

Signed into LawFiled Feb 18, 2026
Sponsor: Darren Thorne (R)
Latest Action

S Chapter 5, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Jun 24, 2026

Summary

The bill creates a regulatory framework for kratom, mandating that growers, processors, distributors and retailers register with the Department of Agriculture. It forces online sellers to verify buyers are at least 21 and sets criminal and administrative penalties for unlicensed or illegal sales. A new software system will track registrations, inspections and violations.

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