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North Dakota Governor Declares Emergency Ban on Kratom

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North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong announced an emergency ban on kratom on Monday, August 3, 2026, that goes into effect on August 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The governor cited both constitutional and statutory authority in Executive Order 2026-04 to declare the sale, possession, and use of kratom constitute a public health crisis and a …

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Conflicting Signals: Georgia HB 968 Makes Kratom’s Active Compounds Illegal While Regulating Its Sale

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Georgia House Bill 968 contains language that would add kratom compounds to the list of Schedule I controlled substances, and at the same time restrict the sale of kratom to over-the-counter sales in pharmacies. One problem with this bill: It is legally impossible. Under HB 968, the pharmacy sales provision for kratom is designed to allow …

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