The Rhode Island Governor signed a law authorizing and regulating the distribution of the product known as Kratom. The law imposes a 15 percent tax on all kratom products sold, or held for sale in the state, even if sold by an unlicensed distributor. The law takes effect April 1, 2026. [H.B. 5565, enacted 07/02/25]
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