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American Medical Association Backs Kratom Decriminalization Surge
Opponents of kratom in the United States have consistently used vague medical concerns to try and criminalize the plant. In response, the American Medical Association is updating how it views kratom as the latest indication
Defying the FDA: Kratom Advocates Fight for Safe and Regulated Use
In a string of victories in state houses across America, kratom advocates have started to gain momentum toward sensible regulation for the first time in years, since the Food and Drug Administration led a campaign
Rhode Island’s Kratom Ban: Hope and Controversy Unveiled
With the number of states offering protection for kratom consumers now in double digits, Rhode Island was looking to be the first to flip a ban into legislation establishing a regulated kratom market with a
South Carolina Kratom Ban Expires: A Victory for Kratom Advocacy
Legislators in South Carolina had a unique approach and a broad coalition behind an effort to schedule kratom in the state. What they didn’t have was the support to make the South Carolina kratom ban bill
Nevada’s Kratom Law Successful Until Governor’s Last-Minute Veto
An attempt to establish a safe, regulated kratom market in Nevada was undone when the governor struck down Nevada’s kratom law with a last-minute veto. A bill to establish a Kratom Consumer Protection Act in
Louisiana’s New Kratom Policy: The Age Restriction Compromise
A solution without satisfaction came to the Louisiana legislature this month as a back-and-forth over kratom policy came to an end with a compromise bill becoming law. This law bans the sale and distribution of
Legislatures push for kratom regulation in Massachusetts with new bill
A comprehensive version of a Kratom Consumer Protection Act, a bill for kratom regulation in Massachusetts, was introduced in the legislature at the beginning of the year, and picked up enough momentum to have a
Florida becomes 11th state to pass Kratom Consumer Protect Act
The final step in a drawn out saga ended last week with Florida becoming the 11th state to codify protections for a regulated kratom market, also known as the Kratom Consumer Protection Act. What started
Louisiana kratom regulation: can a middle ground be found?
A log jam of kratom regulation in Louisiana is about to reach its tipping point, leaving advocates to anxiously await the fallout. Two different approaches, introduced in both chambers of the Louisiana legislature, are teetering
Rhode Island’s Kratom Ban: Hope and Controversy Unveiled
With the number of states offering protection for kratom consumers now in double digits, Rhode Island was looking to be the first to flip a ban into legislation establishing a regulated kratom market with a
South Carolina Kratom Ban Expires: A Victory for Kratom Advocacy
Legislators in South Carolina had a unique approach and a broad coalition behind an effort to schedule kratom in the state. What they didn’t have was the support to make the South Carolina kratom ban bill
Nevada’s Kratom Law Successful Until Governor’s Last-Minute Veto
An attempt to establish a safe, regulated kratom market in Nevada was undone when the governor struck down Nevada’s kratom law with a last-minute veto. A bill to establish a Kratom Consumer Protection Act in
Louisiana’s New Kratom Policy: The Age Restriction Compromise
A solution without satisfaction came to the Louisiana legislature this month as a back-and-forth over kratom policy came to an end with a compromise bill becoming law. This law bans the sale and distribution of
Legislatures push for kratom regulation in Massachusetts with new bill
A comprehensive version of a Kratom Consumer Protection Act, a bill for kratom regulation in Massachusetts, was introduced in the legislature at the beginning of the year, and picked up enough momentum to have a
Florida becomes 11th state to pass Kratom Consumer Protect Act
The final step in a drawn out saga ended last week with Florida becoming the 11th state to codify protections for a regulated kratom market, also known as the Kratom Consumer Protection Act. What started
Louisiana kratom regulation: can a middle ground be found?
A log jam of kratom regulation in Louisiana is about to reach its tipping point, leaving advocates to anxiously await the fallout. Two different approaches, introduced in both chambers of the Louisiana legislature, are teetering
Will kratom be banned in Indonesia? AKA addresses rumors
A federal fight for access to kratom appears to be spilling across international borders. Rumors have spread that kratom could potentially be banned in Indonesia. Amidst rumors of potential action from the Indonesian government, advocates are
