Philly May Crack Down on Smoke Shops that Sell Kratom and Hemp Products. But some Say the Proposal Lacks Thought

Philly may crack down on smoke shops that sell kratom and hemp products. But some say the proposal lacks thought

Philadelphia is considering ways to crack down on smoke shops that sell unregulated drugs, including kratom and hemp-derived products. Legislation would limit the sale of kratom and hemp-derived products, and penalize landlords that rent to smoke shops that fail to follow new restrictions.

Kratom and hemp advocates clash with Philly lawmakers over smoke shop crackdown

“These businesses fuel crime,” said Councilmember Katherine Gilmore-Richardson, who introduced the legislation and has waged a yearslong crusade against smoke shops.