County hearing draws personal testimony from kratom users and advocates
At least a dozen callers described using natural leaf kratom for chronic pain, opioid withdrawal or daily functioning and urged the committee to exempt botanical kratom while targeting synthetic 7‑OH products and strengthening labeling, testing and age limits.
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Dozens of public callers addressed the committee during the kratom agenda item, and many described long‑term, personal use of natural leaf kratom to manage pain, reduce opioid use or remain functional. Callers asked the county either to exclude traditional leaf kratom from any ban or to pursue a regulatory approach that sets age limits, potency thresholds, and third‑party testing requirements for retail products.
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