SB557: (Fourth New Title) making synthetic and semisynthetic kratom illegal to prepare, distribute, manufacture, sell, possess, or advertise, with exceptions made for scientific research, and relative to the official ballot referendum form of town meetings.

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• 175:1 · amend · effective 2026-07-01

  it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Paragraph; Alcoholic Beverages; Definitions and General Provisions; Definitions. Amend RSA 175:1 by inserting after paragraph LXIV-g the following new paragraph: LXIV-h. "Unauthorized Kratom Products" means any consumable kratom product, including, but not limited to, edibles, liquids, powders, capsules, tablets,

• 179:50 · repeal · effective 2026-07-01

  with enhanced levels of 7-hydroxymitragynine that are not found in the natural kratom leaf. 2 Enforcement, Requirements and Penalties; Premises Restrictions; Unlawful Purpose. RSA 179:50 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows: 179:50 Unlawful Purpose. I. No licensee shall use, or allow to be used, their premises for any purpose contrary to law. II. No licensee shall permit or allow the on-premi

• 197:6 · add · effective 2026-07-01

  RSA 40:14, III to read as follows: III. The local political subdivision shall place the question on the warrant of the annual meeting under the procedures set out in RSA 39:3 or RSA 197:6, and the question shall be voted on by official ballot in accordance with the procedures established in RSA 669:19-29, RSA 670:5-7, and RSA 671:20-30, including all requirements pertaining to absentee voting, polling pl

• 39:3 · amend · effective 2026-07-01

  ing. Amend RSA 40:14, III to read as follows: III. The local political subdivision shall place the question on the warrant of the annual meeting under the procedures set out in RSA 39:3 or RSA 197:6, and the question shall be voted on by official ballot in accordance with the procedures established in RSA 669:19-29, RSA 670:5-7, and RSA 671:20-30, including all requirements pertaining to absentee votin

• 40:13 · amend · effective 2026-07-01

  e question.] 4 Method of Adopting Official Ballot Referendum Form of Meeting. Amend RSA 40:14, VII to read as follows: VII. Any local political subdivision which has adopted RSA 40:13 may consider rescinding its action in the manner described in paragraphs III-VI[, except that the question shall be placed on the official ballot]. The wording of the question shall be: "Shall we rescind the provisions

• 40:14 · amend · effective 2026-07-01

  However, a second offense under paragraph II or paragraph III shall result in revocation of the license. 3 Method of Adopting Official Ballot Referendum Form of Meeting. Amend RSA 40:14, III to read as follows: III. The local political subdivision shall place the question on the warrant of the annual meeting under the procedures set out in RSA 39:3 or RSA 197:6, and the question shall be voted on by o

• 49-D · repeal · effective 2026-07-01

  state law?" A 3/5 majority of those voting on the question shall be required to rescind the provisions of this subdivision, except in the case of repeal by charter enactment under RSA 49-D. Only votes in the affirmative or negative shall be included in the calculation of the 3/5 majority. 5 Effective Date. I. Sections 1 and 2 of this act shall take effect upon its passage. II. The remainder of this

• 541-A · amend · effective 2026-07-01

  ed by RSA 175:1, LXIV-h. IV. The penalty for violations of paragraph II or paragraph III shall be determined by the state liquor commission in accordance with rules adopted under RSA 541-A. However, a second offense under paragraph II or paragraph III shall result in revocation of the license. 3 Method of Adopting Official Ballot Referendum Form of Meeting. Amend RSA 40:14, III to read as follows: III

• 669:19-29 · add · effective 2026-07-01

  of the annual meeting under the procedures set out in RSA 39:3 or RSA 197:6, and the question shall be voted on by official ballot in accordance with the procedures established in RSA 669:19-29, RSA 670:5-7, and RSA 671:20-30, including all requirements pertaining to absentee voting, polling places, and polling hours. [Voting on the question shall be by ballot, but the question shall not be placed on the offic

• 670:5-7 · add · effective 2026-07-01

  eeting under the procedures set out in RSA 39:3 or RSA 197:6, and the question shall be voted on by official ballot in accordance with the procedures established in RSA 669:19-29, RSA 670:5-7, and RSA 671:20-30, including all requirements pertaining to absentee voting, polling places, and polling hours. [Voting on the question shall be by ballot, but the question shall not be placed on the official ballot us

• 671:20-30 · add · effective 2026-07-01

  procedures set out in RSA 39:3 or RSA 197:6, and the question shall be voted on by official ballot in accordance with the procedures established in RSA 669:19-29, RSA 670:5-7, and RSA 671:20-30, including all requirements pertaining to absentee voting, polling places, and polling hours. [Voting on the question shall be by ballot, but the question shall not be placed on the official ballot used to elect officer

RSAs mentioned by this document

• RSA 39 · TIME FOR HOLDING TOWN MEETINGS AND WARNING THEREOF
• RSA 40 · GOVERNMENT OF TOWN MEETING
• RSA 49-D · LOCAL OPTION-TOWN CHARTERS
• RSA 175 · DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
• RSA 179 · ENFORCEMENT, REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTIES
• RSA 197 · SCHOOL MEETINGS AND OFFICERS
• RSA 541-A · ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT
• RSA 669 · TOWN ELECTIONS
• RSA 670 · VILLAGE DISTRICT ELECTIONS
• RSA 671 · SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS
• RSA 175:1 · Definitions
• RSA 179:50 · Unlawful Purpose
• RSA 197:6 · Warrant and Articles
• RSA 39:3 · Articles
• RSA 40:13 · Use of Official Ballot
• RSA 40:14 · Method of Adopting Official Ballot Referendum Form of Meeting