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Denham Springs council tables proposed ban on sale of kratom after extended discussion
Summary
Councilmembers introduced an ordinance to ban the retail sale of kratom but voted to table the item for one month to gather more information from state lawmakers and public-health sources.
Denham Springs City Council members introduced an ordinance to ban the retail sale of kratom but voted to table further consideration for one month to collect more information from state legislators and public-health authorities.
The Police Chief, describing kratom as “one of the latest crazes” sold at convenience stores, told the council other nearby municipalities have adopted local bans and that some state bills are under consideration. “The Mayo Clinic has deemed them unsafe and ineffective,” the Police Chief said, arguing the city should consider restricting sales to keep potentially harmful, unregulated products away from minors.
Councilman Lamb Williams…
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