Classifies 7 Hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I drug and bans sale of products containing substance.

This New Jersey bill (A 1636) classifies 7-Hydroxymitragynine as a Schedule I controlled substance and bans the sale, manufacture, and distribution of any product containing it. The law requires manufacturers and distributors to immediately recall any products containing the substance, mandates retailers to remove such products from shelves within 48 hours, and requires retailers to return recalled inventory to manufacturers within 30 business days. Violations are punishable as crimes, ranging from fourth-degree offenses for first violations to second-degree crimes for repeat offenses. The bill directly affects businesses selling or handling products with 7-Hydroxymitragynine, including manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.