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Tisbury Board discusses proposed ban on kratom and concentrated 7‑OH products; public hearing planned
Summary
The Board discussed draft regulations that would prohibit kratom and 7‑OH products, citing enforcement challenges distinguishing natural leaf from concentrated or synthetic products and concerns about youth access; staff indicated a public hearing will likely be scheduled at the next meeting.
Board members and staff on May 26 discussed a proposed regulation to prohibit kratom and 7‑OH products locally. Staff told the Board they had observed kratom and concentrated or synthetic 7‑OH products for sale locally at convenience and smoke shops and argued a broader local prohibition would be more enforceable than an approach that allowed natural leaf products with age restrictions.
Staff warned that concentrated or synthetic products pose greater concern and that distinguishing natural leaf from concentrated or manufactured products at point of sale would be difficult for local enforcement. The Board noted that banning local retail sales might not prevent determined users from ordering products online but would likely reduce casual access and youth exposure. Board members also acknowledged comments from previous meetings by out‑of‑town individuals who reported personal benefit from kratom and noted limited local stakeholder support for regulated sales.
No formal vote was taken; staff indicated a public hearing on the proposed regulation would likely be scheduled for the next meeting and that other island towns are considering similar measures.
