Taxing kratom.

Washington State's SB 6196 imposes a 95% tax on all kratom products sold, used, consumed, handled, or distributed within the state. The tax applies when distributors bring kratom into Washington, manufacture it, or handle it before sale, and must be itemized on sales receipts. Revenue from this tax funds the Youth Harmful Substance Prevention Account, which supports programs preventing youth access to substances like kratom, tobacco, and cannabis. The bill directly affects businesses selling kratom products, including distributors and retailers, but does not ban kratom sales.