§ 16-13-120 — Definitions

As used in this article, the term: (1) "Adulterated" has the same meaning as in Code Section 26-2-26 . (2) "Kratom" means the tropical evergreen known as Mitragyna speciosa, which is native to Southeast Asia and contains the alkaloid mitragynine or metabolite 7-hydroxymitragynine. (3) "Kratom extract" means a kratom product that has been modified, processed, or otherwise manufactured with a food-grade solvent. (4) "Kratom product" means a product containing any part of the leaf of the plant mitragyna whether sold as a powder, capsule, pill, beverage, extract, or other form. (5) "Processor" means a person or entity that prepares, manufactures, distributes, or maintains kratom products or that advertises, represents, or holds itself out as preparing, manufacturing, distributing, or maintaining kratom products. (6) "Retailer" means a person or entity that sells or holds itself out as selling kratom products at retail to the general public; provided, however, that such person or entity shall also be included within the definition of "processor" as set forth in this Code section to the extent that he or she engages in the business of a processor. Such term shall not include a store employee at a retailer's place of business.

Legislative History

Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 546,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2025, app. to offenses committed on or after 1/1/2025. Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 59,§ 1, eff. 4/26/2019.