Bill proposes 95% tax on kratom in Washington state, under 21 ban

Lawmakers working to ban Kratom in Tennessee and Georgia

It is commonly sold at some gas stations and dispensaries as a supplement, a gummy, and an energy shot.

Senate committee discusses regulations on kratom, 7-OH

The bill drew criticism from some who say it would make products in the state less effective for pain relief.

Missouri lawmakers weigh crackdown on kratom products, including ban on 7-OH

State Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern is introduced to the Missouri Senate on the first day of the 2025 legislative session (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent).Missouri senators debated a bill Wednesday that would impose age limits on kratom sales and ban 7-OH products, as lawmakers raised concerns about the drug’s opioid-like effects and growing availability. The name, 7-OH, is short for 7-hydroxymitragynine, and it’s made by chemically converting a…

Bill proposes 95% tax on kratom in Washington state, under 21 ban

The price of the drug kratom in Washington could nearly double under a new bill proposed in the Legislature. Read more...