Montgomery, Ala. (WDNews) — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has issued a statewide cease-and-desist order targeting businesses selling products containing kratom-derived substances.
According to a release, the order applies to products containing mitragynine and hydroxymitragynine, which are classified as Schedule I controlled substances under Alabama law. The action follows independent laboratory testing that confirmed the presence of these substances in products currently being sold across the state.
Officials said items marketed under names such as “Boujee Bliss,” “Better Weather,” and “Happy Hour” were found to contain kratom without disclosure to consumers. The products are often promoted for pain relief and relaxation.
“Alabama will not be a marketplace for dangerous, illegal substances regardless of what they are called or how they are packaged,” Marshall said. “These products prey on unsuspecting consumers, including children, who have no way of knowing what they are purchasing.”
Under Alabama law, it is illegal to possess, sell or offer for sale any product containing these substances, regardless of how they are labeled or marketed.
Businesses that fail to comply could face felony charges, seizure of assets and civil penalties under state law. Authorities said enforcement efforts are being coordinated with local district attorneys and law enforcement agencies statewide.
Consumers are also being warned that some product labels may not fully disclose ingredients, putting buyers at risk of unknowingly possessing a controlled substance and experiencing possible health effects.
Businesses with compliance questions are encouraged to contact the Attorney General’s Office at [email protected].
