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South CarolinaS 0221126th General Assembly (2025-2026)Senate
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA KRATOM CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 20 TO CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE SALE OF KRATOM PRODUCTS BY RETAILERS AND PROCESSORS AND TO CREATE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARTICLE.
Sponsored By: Russell L. Ott (Democrat)
Signed by Governor
Summary
South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act
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Fines for breaking kratom rules
Starting July 11, 2025, retailers who break kratom rules face civil fines. The penalty is up to $1,000 for a first offense. It is up to $2,000 for a second or later offense. Fines apply per violation of the article or its regulations.
New safety and labeling rules for kratom sellers
Starting July 11, 2025, statewide rules apply to all kratom products. You cannot make or sell kratom that is adulterated or mixed with harmful non-kratom ingredients. No synthetic mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine is allowed, and solvent levels must meet USP-NF Chapter 467. Every product must have a clear label with ingredients; amounts of mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine; serving size and count; vendor name and street address; safety warnings; a “not for disease treatment” statement; and “no sales to under 21.”
No kratom sales to under 21
Starting July 11, 2025, you cannot sell or give kratom to anyone under 21. Stores must keep kratom where people under 21 cannot reach it. These rules apply to kratom processors and retailers in South Carolina.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Russell L. Ott
Democrat • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/6/2025
(South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act)Passage of Bill
Yes: 114 • No: 0 • Other: 1
Senate vote • 4/24/2025
(South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act)2nd Reading
Yes: 39 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Act No. 35
5/19/2025legislatureEffective date 07/11/25
5/19/2025legislatureSigned By Governor
5/12/2025GovernorRatified R 53
5/8/2025legislatureConcurred in House amendment and enrolled
5/7/2025SenateRead third time and returned to Senate with amendments
5/7/2025HouseRoll call Yeas-114 Nays-0
5/6/2025HouseRead second time
5/6/2025HouseAmended
5/6/2025HouseCommittee report: Favorable with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
5/1/2025HouseReferred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
4/30/2025HouseIntroduced and read first time
4/30/2025HouseRead third time and sent to House
4/25/2025SenateUnanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
4/24/2025SenateRoll call Ayes-39 Nays-0
4/24/2025SenateRead second time
4/24/2025SenateCommittee Amendment Adopted
4/24/2025SenateScrivener's error corrected
4/18/2025legislatureCommittee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs
4/15/2025SenateReferred to Committee on Medical Affairs
1/15/2025SenateIntroduced and read first time
1/15/2025Senate
Bill Text
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