Synthetic kratom regulation update
Summary
Cheap, flavored nitrous oxide canisters and potent kratom concentrates are widely sold locally. The Board moved to ban retail nitrous oxide sales and will revisit kratom after the state legislative session.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Enforcement would lean on existing complaint-driven programs rather than new criminal prosecution costs.
Young people and families at risk from these unregulated products.
Retailers selling these products will face new restrictions; some legitimate kratom users may lose access.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors - Jul 7, 2026
Supervisor Peschong pressed for county action on synthetic kratom and 7-OH products as the federal government and other counties move to restrict them; staff confirmed Public Health will bring the item back.
Board of Supervisors - Jun 2, 2026
Cheap, flavored nitrous oxide canisters and potent kratom concentrates are widely sold locally. The Board moved to ban retail nitrous oxide sales and will revisit kratom after the state legislative session.
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