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Ray County commission urges Missouri to curb kratom and synthetic 7‑OH products
Summary
Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution asking the State of Missouri to regulate or ban kratom and 7‑OH products, citing public‑health and safety concerns and pledging support for state prosecutors and law enforcement.
Ray County commissioners approved a resolution urging the State of Missouri to adopt regulations to ban or restrict kratom and synthetic 7‑hydroxymitragynine (7‑OH) products.
Presiding Commissioner Sheila Tracy read the resolution citing widespread public‑health and safety concerns tied to those products. Commissioner Max Hockemeier moved to adopt the resolution, and Commissioner Bobby Don Davis seconded; the motion carried 3‑0. The minutes say the resolution was reviewed by legal counsel before the vote.
The commission also recorded support for ongoing investigations by the Missouri Attorney General and local law enforcement into the safety of these products. The resolution and accompanying materials will remain part of the county record; commissioners did not specify new local enforcement actions beyond urging state regulation.
Next steps: the county will communicate its position to state officials; local enforcement will continue to coordinate with state authorities as investigations proceed.
