SB226 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Controlled substances, additional compounds included in Schedule I, Sec. 20-2-23 am'd.

Summary

SB226 adds Kratom (mitragynine and hydroxymitragynine) to Schedule I of Alabama's controlled substances list.

What This Bill Does

It adds Mitragynine and Hydroxymitragynine (Kratom) to Schedule I, making possession, distribution, and trafficking illegal under state law with penalties that follow Schedule I rules. Violations would be prosecuted under existing criminal penalties for Schedule I substances. The bill also states that it is exempt from certain local funding requirements in Amendment 621 because it defines a new crime.

Who It Affects

• Individuals who possess, use, or distribute Kratom (mitragynine and hydroxymitragynine) would face Schedule I criminal penalties.
• Law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts responsible for enforcing and adjudicating Kratom-related offenses.

Key Provisions

• Adds Mitragynine and Hydroxymitragynine to Schedule I under Section 20-2-23.
• Makes possession, distribution, and trafficking of Kratom unlawful, subject to existing penalties for Schedule I substances.
• Declares the bill exempt from Amendment 621 local-funding requirements because it defines a new crime (and creates related criminal penalties).
• Effective immediately upon the Governor's signature.

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Subjects

Controlled Substances