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Orange council adopts ordinance banning sale and distribution of kratom products
Summary
On Jan. 27 the City of Orange adopted Ordinance No. 1‑26 (chapter 9.45) prohibiting the sale and distribution of kratom products locally; business owners urged the council to distinguish natural kratom leaf from synthetic 7‑hydroxy products, and staff said state agencies have issued advisory notices about certain kratom products.
The City of Orange unanimously adopted an ordinance (No. 1‑26) on Jan. 27 adding chapter 9.45 to the municipal code to prohibit the sale and distribution of kratom products.
The measure was considered on its second reading as part of the consent calendar. Two speakers addressed the council before the vote: Abdullah Maiman, the owner of Authentic Kratom, said many customers report health benefits from natural kratom and urged careful distinction between the natural leaf and synthetic 7‑hydroxy products.…
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