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Council tables two kratom ordinances, adopts $100,000 mini‑pitch grant; several items introduced
Summary
On April 21 the council tabled two kratom ordinances after council discussion about enforceability and legal risk, introduced a resolution recognizing Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month and a grant application for an inclusive playground (up to $175,000), and adopted a $100,000 mini‑pitch grant agreement with the United States Soccer Foundation.
At its April 21 meeting the Scranton City Council recorded several formal actions and committee recommendations.
Kratom ordinances tabled: Two related ordinances (filed as items 7a and 7b) regulating the sale, distribution and possession of kratom and related alkaloids were recommended for final passage by the Committee on Public Safety but were the subject of motions to table on the council floor. Council members said they supported pausing to strengthen enforceability and limit legal risk. A roll call on a motion to table item 7a recorded affirmative votes from council members present, and…
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