HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
TITLE 6. FOOD, DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
SUBTITLE A. FOOD AND DRUG HEALTH REGULATIONS
Chapter 444, consisting of Secs. 444.001 to 444.007, was added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 2 (S.B. 497), Sec. 2.
For another Chapter 444, consisting of Secs. 444.001 to 444.007, added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 655 (H.B. 25), Sec. 2, see Sec. 444.001 et seq., post.
CHAPTER 444. MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION, AND SALE OF KRATOM PRODUCTS
Sec. 444.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Food" has the meaning assigned by Section 431.002.
(2) "Kratom" means any part of the leaf of the plant Mitragyna speciosa.
(3) "Kratom processor" means a person who:
(A) manufactures, prepares, distributes, or maintains kratom products for sale;
(B) advertises, represents, or holds oneself out as a manufacturer, preparer, or seller of kratom products;
(C) is responsible for ensuring the purity and proper labeling of kratom products; or
(D) packages or labels kratom products.
(4) "Kratom product" means a food, including an extract, capsule, or pill, containing any form of kratom.
(5) "Kratom retailer" means a kratom processor who sells kratom products to consumers or who advertises, represents, or holds oneself out as a person who sells kratom products to consumers.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 2 (S.B. 497), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 655 (H.B. 25), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.