§19-12F-1. Short title. Findings.

(a) This article shall be known as the Select Plant-Based Derivatives Regulation Act: Kratom.

(b) The Legislature finds that the manufacturing, processing, distributing, and sale of kratom or kratom products is an activity deserving of particular, careful, and strict attention to the administration and enforcement of West Virginia standards designed to protect and safeguard the welfare and well-being of West Virginia citizens and residents. Therefore, the permitting, labeling, and other control and administration provisions of this article apply to businesses located within this state engaged in manufacturing, processing, distribution, or sale of kratom or kratom products and to businesses located outside of this state that are engaged in the remote distribution or remote retail sale of kratom or kratom products across state lines for delivery into this state.