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City adopts ordinance restricting sale of kratom and hemp-derived products
Summary
The Batavia City Council adopted an ordinance restricting the sale of kratom and hemp-derived products after staff consulted with local businesses and the police department; council approved the ordinance on a recorded roll call.
The Batavia City Council adopted an ordinance restricting sales of kratom and certain hemp-derived products.
Alderman Wolfe introduced the ordinance, which staff and the police chief reviewed with local business owners in an effort to balance public-safety objectives and the ability of retailers to sell lawful products. Wolfe said the ordinance aims to protect young people while regulating retail sales.
The ordinance was approved on a recorded roll call after a motion by Alderman Wolfe and second by Alderman Vogelsinger; the roll-call showed 13 ayes and one absent. No amendments were recorded on the council floor.
Why it matters: The ordinance puts municipal restrictions in place on certain psychoactive or youth-targeted products sold in retail outlets and reflects local regulation of products that state or federal law may also address. The council noted staff and police coordination during drafting.
Discussion vs. decision: Council adopted the ordinance (formal decision). No specific enforcement details or fines were discussed on the floor beyond staff and police review.
