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Board discusses kratom sales and enforcement; staff to pursue public information
Summary
Board members heard that licensed food establishments may not sell kratom; environmental health staff will expand enforcement knowledge, track legislative changes and consider public information campaigns on kratom dangers.
At the March 27 meeting the Board of Health discussed kratom and its status under local food licensing rules.
Minutes state that food-licensed establishments are not permitted to sell kratom. Environmental health staff said they are expanding their understanding of enforcement scope and will watch for legislative changes that could alter local rules. Staff also indicated plans to spread public information about the dangers of kratom use.
The minutes record the board’s discussion in summary form; no motion or vote on kratom regulation was recorded in the minutes.
