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Board backs first reading of kratom restrictions ordinance, citing youth and public-health concerns
Summary
On first reading the board approved scheduling a second reading and adoption of a county ordinance restricting kratom sales, banning products with high concentrations of 7-OH, raising the sales age to 21, and prohibiting child-appealing labeling; law-enforcement advocates voiced support.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors held a first reading on June 10 of a proposed county ordinance to restrict sale, distribution and packaging of kratom products and set the second reading and adoption for June 24.
Clerk reading the item described the ordinance as adding Division 20 to Title 3 of the county code to restrict kratom'related products. Ryan Sherman of the California Narcotic…
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