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Board alerted to kratom on store shelves; staff says state law only restricts synthetic products

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MetroWest staff told the Southborough Board of Health that kratom products were available in local convenience stores and that some Massachusetts municipalities have banned kratom; staff said state law currently restricts synthetic kratom but not the natural botanical.

Board alerted to kratom on store shelves; staff says state law only restricts synthetic products

MetroWest tobacco control staff told the Southborough Board of Health on July 15 that kratom products are appearing for sale in local convenience stores and recommended the board consider a separate regulation if it wants to prohibit or restrict those products locally.

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