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After state action, Ventura County drops local kratom ordinance and opts for education
Summary
Following a California Department of Public Health determination affecting kratom products, county health staff recommended ending local ordinance development and running an outreach and retailer‑engagement campaign; the board unanimously approved the approach.
Ventura County health officials told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday that new state action affecting kratom products prompted the county to halt development of a local ordinance and instead pursue outreach and education for retailers and consumers.
After an August staff presentation that had prompted direction to draft a local ordinance, Behavioral Health Director Dr. Loretta Dennering and Public Health Director Rigo Vargas returned with…
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