District alerts retailers to state emergency kratom ban, urges caution on enforcement
Aug 19, 2026
Board members were told Governor's emergency order bans kratom sales and possession as of Aug. 28; staff advised retailers not to confiscate product and directed members to mass.gov/cratom for details.
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District staff alerted towns that the governor issued an emergency order banning kratom effective Aug. 28 and emphasized that retailers should be advised of restrictions and enforcement risks. Simons noted the ban and directed members to official guidance: "mass.gov/cratom," and told retailers the product "is no longer able to be sold as of August 28th."
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