AGE 21 HEMP-DERIVED COMSUMABLES/KRATOM. (NEW)

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View NCGA Bill Details2025-2026 Session
Senate Bill 59 (Public) Filed Wednesday, February 5, 2025
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT HEMP-DERIVED CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS AND KRATOM PRODUCTS FROM BEING POSSESSED BY OR SOLD TO PERSONS UNDER AGE TWENTY-ONE
Intro. by Galey, Jackson, Jones.
Status: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Jun 10 2026)

SOG comments (2):

Identical bill

Submitted by jhenders@sog.unc.edu on

Identical to H 126, filed 2/13/25.

Long title change

Submitted by iveybyrd on

House committee substitute to the 1st edition changes the act's long title. Previous title was AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS GOVERNING VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS TO ENHANCE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVES FOR LAND USE DECISIONS IMPACTING LANDS IN SUCH DISTRICTS.

Bill History:

S 59

Bill Summaries:

  • Bill S 59 (2025-2026)
    Summary date: Jun 10 2026 - View Summary

    House committee substitute to the 1st edition removes the content of the previous edition and replaces it with the following. Makes conforming changes to the act’s titles.

    Enacts new GS 14-313.1 which makes it a Class 2 misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $500 for a first offense, $1,000 for a second offense, and $1,500 for subsequent offenses, for any person: (1) to knowingly sell or deliver a hemp-derived consumable product or kratom product (each as defined) to a person under age 21 (requires the seller to demand proof of age if they have reasonable grounds to believe that the purchaser is under 21), or (2) who is under age 21 to possess a hemp-derived consumable product or kratom product. Specifies that this does not authorize the sale, delivery, or possession of any hemp, hemp product, or hemp-derived consumable product or kratom product that is not otherwise authorized by State or federal law. Defines terms as they apply to the statute. Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2026.

    Courts/Judiciary, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure
    GS 14
  • Bill S 59 (2025-2026)
    Summary date: Feb 5 2025 - View Summary

    Changes the time when a governmental agency can initiate a formal condemnation proceeding under GS 106-740 (public hearings on condemnation of farm land) to 120 days after the date the local agricultural advisory board submits its findings and recommendations to the agency (currently, agency cannot do so while the proposed condemnation is properly before the advisory board within the statutory time limitations).  Increases the time a for board designated to hold a public hearing on a proposed condemnation of farmland and to submit its findings to the agency from 30 days after receiving a hearing request to 45 days after receiving that request.  Makes clarifying, organizational, and technical changes. Applies to condemnation actions initiated by any State or local public agency or governmental unit on or after October 1, 2025.  

    Agriculture, Development, Land Use and Housing, Land Use, Planning and Zoning
    GS 106
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