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Council asks state to ban synthetic kratom sales in Tennessee after public concerns; amendment passes unanimously
Summary
Following public comment, Jackson City Council voted unanimously to forward a resolution to the state legislature requesting a ban on the sale of synthetic kratom in Tennessee; council amended the original text to specify synthetic products rather than the natural plant.
Jackson City Council voted 8‑0 to send a resolution to the Tennessee General Assembly requesting a ban on the sale of synthetic kratom in the state after residents raised concerns about packaged, altered kratom products sold at convenience stores and vape shops.
Councilman Stobel introduced the item and said the resolution responds to media reports and constituent concerns that some products marketed as kratom are adulterated and sold in youth‑oriented packaging. “There have been 2,000 deaths associated with this nationwide,” Councilman…
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