Board adopts kratom regulation, sets April 1 effective date

Mar 9, 2026

The Westford Board of Health voted unanimously March 9 to adopt a draft kratom regulation, including a prohibition on local production and an April 1, 2026 effective date; the department will launch outreach to retailers and the public.

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The Westford Board of Health voted unanimously March 9 to adopt a draft regulation restricting kratom sales and production, setting an effective date of April 1, 2026. Board member Stephanie Granger moved to adopt the regulation; Maeghan Hughes seconded and the motion passed by roll call vote of 4-0-0.

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