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Public commenters split on kratom; some oppose restricting low-dose nicotine pouches
Summary
At the Feb. 4 Board of Health meeting, local and out-of-state commenters delivered opposing views on kratom sales and urged differing approaches to restrictions on nicotine pouches under 6 mg.
Multiple members of the public addressed the Plymouth Board of Health on Feb. 4, 2026 about kratom and nicotine pouches. Melody (last name unknown) and Daniel Griffin of Plymouth spoke in favor of kratom. Susan (last name unknown) of Michigan and Daniel Gibbs of Ohio spoke against kratom. Jeff Willett of Kansas City, Missouri, and Paresh Patel spoke against restricting sales of nicotine pouches at 6 mg and below.
The minutes do not record verbatim quotes from those commenters; they note only whether speakers spoke for or against kratom or against restricting low-dose nicotine pouches. The public comment segment preceded board member updates and did not lead to an immediate regulatory action recorded in the minutes.
During board updates, Kate Morini reported visiting five local gas stations and finding four selling "synthetic kratom" and none selling pure leaf; the minutes also note the FDA has published warnings that there is no safe dosage and no established dietary or medicinal benefits for kratom. Amy Palmer reported she is revising the local Tobacco Regulations. The board did not record a vote or specific directive on kratom or nicotine pouch restrictions during this meeting.
