House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.

Section 1.

Reduces the offenses involving the sale of kratom products from six to five in GS 18E-101 by removing the offense of “knowingly, or having reason to know, sell a kratom product that is not contained in an exit package or a child-resistant package.” Allows a retail dealer selling kratom over the internet to verify a prospective purchaser’s age directly or by using a method of delivery requiring the signature of a person who is at least 21 years of age before the product is released (previously, internet dealers had to use both methods). Makes organizational and conforming changes. Amends GS 18E-104 by broadening what is considered a kratom product adulterated with a dangerous non-kratom substance to include substances that affect the kratom product, as described, to a degree as to potentially render the kratom injurious to a customer (was, substance had to actually render the kratom injurious). Removes the following packaging requirements from GS 18E-105: (1) that the kratom product be packaged in accordance with child-resistant requirements established under federal law and (2) that the package contain warnings about the use of kratom while breastfeeding, pregnant, driving, or operating heavy machinery. Replaces reference to "physician" with "health professional" in the warning to consult with such a person before use. Changes the chemical compounds that must be listed per serving as part of the required listing of ingredients. Makes organizational and conforming changes.