Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices; kratom products. Prohibits selling or offering for sale (i) any kratom product to a person younger than 21 years of age; (ii) any kratom product that does not include a label listing all ingredients and the required disclosure; (iii) any kratom product not stored in an area that is not directly accessible to consumers, including behind a retail counter or in a locked display case, except for kratom products required to be refrigerated which may be stored, in accordance with relevant Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority regulations, in the same beverage cooler or refrigerator as wine and beer; (iv) any kratom product containing any synthesized material, semi-synthetic alkaloid, or synthetic kratom-like compound; (v) any kratom product containing 7-hydroxymitragynine in an alkaloid fraction exceeding one percent of total alkaloids in the container or providing more than one milligram of 7-hydroxymitragynine per serving; (vi) any kratom product adulterated with any dangerous, poisonous, or otherwise deleterious non-kratom ingredient, including any substance listed as a controlled substance under state or federal law; (vii) any kratom product that is combustible or intended for vaporization or injection; (viii) any kratom product that is manufactured, packaged, or marketed in a manner attractive to children; or (ix) any kratom extract product containing residual solvent levels exceeding applicable statutory or pharmacopeial limits.
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Sheriff Javier J. Smith Memorial Bridge. Designates the bridge on Roxbury Road/State Route 106 at the border of Charles City County and New Kent County in Charles City County the "Sheriff Javier J. Smith Memorial Bridge."
Reapportionment; reallocation of populations; civil commitment facilities. Requires persons civilly committed to a residential behavioral health facility administered by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to be counted and reallocated for redistricting and reapportionment purposes. This bill is identical to SB 88.
Possession of portable electronic device in district or circuit court. Requires the chief judge of each general district court, juvenile and domestic relations district court, and circuit court to set a policy regarding the use and possession of portable electronic devices by visitors to the court. The bill authorizes such chief judge to condition the use and possession of portable electronic devices upon certain limitations. The bill also requires that any such policy be conspicuously posted at the entrance of the courthouse and available on the Virginia Judicial System's website, the district or circuit court's individual website, or a local government website that also has information about such district or circuit court.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes David Cooper with a commendation for his contributions. It is a procedural measure that does not create new laws or affect public policy. The legislation was passed by both the House and Senate through voice votes and is now awaiting final action.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes and commends W. Michael Walker for his contributions. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change existing policies. The measure serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a substantive legislative action.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends Alexander Yui, recognizing his contributions or achievements. It is a commemorative resolution that does not create new laws or policy changes. The measure was passed by both the House and Senate through voice votes and is primarily symbolic in nature.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the achievements of the Skyline High School wrestling team through a commendation. It does not create new laws or change existing policies, but rather serves as an official acknowledgment of the team's accomplishments. The legislation was passed by both the House and Senate without opposition.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes and commends the Roanoke Chapter of Continental Societies, Inc. It does not create new laws or change any policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the organization's contributions. The legislation was passed by both the House and Senate through voice votes and is intended to honor the group's achievements. No funding, regulations, or operational changes are included in this measure.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Jo Anne Perry Maxwell with a commendation. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of her contributions. The measure was passed by both the House and Senate through voice votes without requiring a formal roll call.