Washington Lawmakers Weigh Crackdown on Kratom Sales

[herbalhippie]

Washington lawmakers are considering three bills aimed at tightening regulation of kratom, a psychoactive supplement commonly sold at convenience stores and smoke shops.

Kratom comes from a tropical tree in Southeast Asia and is often marketed for pain relief, anxiety and depression. But health officials warn it can pose serious risks. The Drug Enforcement Administration says kratom can act as a stimulant at low doses and a sedative at higher doses, with opioid-like effects linked to a compound called 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH. Some products contain synthetic versions of that substance, which experts say can be addictive and dangerous, especially for children.

One proposal, Senate Bill 6196, would impose a 95-percent tax on kratom at the distributor level and require licensing through the state Liquor and Cannabis Board. Supporters say the bill would curb youth access and fund prevention programs, while critics argue the tax and enforcement measures would harm small businesses.

A second measure, Senate Bill 6287, would ban kratom products containing synthetic 7-OH or more than two percent of the compound, prohibit sales to anyone under 21, and require full ingredient labeling. The bill’s sponsor says people are developing opiate-like addiction from products easily purchased at gas stations.

The third proposal, , would establish a version of the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, which has passed in nearly 20 other states. It would ban synthetic additives, require testing and child-resistant packaging, impose an 11-percent excise tax, and create a statewide licensing system.

All three bills are scheduled for committee votes this week, as lawmakers weigh public health concerns against access for adults who say kratom helps manage chronic pain.

https://kpq.com/washington-kratom-regul ... PHmxc-le_w

[herbalhippie]

I will be inventorying my stash tomorrow.

[onespeedstop]

They put it off for a month or 2-3. If they have a brain (unlikely) they'll focus on the gas station/headshop drinks/shots. Whatever those actually are. Meanwhile, who cares, have you ever bought locally ? I mean, prices, come on ha-ha.

[herbalhippie]

have you ever bought locally ?

Um...no.

[onespeedstop]

have you ever bought locally ?

Um...no.

----then you get it. but, at some point, they might do a federal thing, like with with vapes and ejuice. til then, who cares what happens locally, unless they're going for the mail stuff too. *shrug* if anything, i vote they do crack down locally. 99% on the "shots", but if the powder goes with it, sadly i don't care. crack down on mom-n-pop headshops and gas station....they can still sell, umm, gas and crack pipes ? i'm not gonna champion losing battles. federal is my ONLY concern, sorry local over-chargers.

[mivanqua]

I will be inventorying my stash tomorrow.

How'd that go?

Hahaha! Hey h² I randomly tried to jump on here using a phone I put my old chip into and whaddya know?

Hope you (et al.) are doing well out there

[herbalhippie]

I will be inventorying my stash tomorrow.

How'd that go?

Hahaha! Hey h² I randomly tried to jump on here using a phone I put my old chip into and whaddya know?

Hope you (et al.) are doing well out there

I have no idea, I've been trying NOT to follow much news these days.

Hugs!

[BallzDeep9]

I have no idea, I've been trying NOT to follow much news these days.

oh great! Just checking in here, to catch up on some News

Here's a Reddit LINK hippie, from like 2 weeks ago... From a WA State Senator... who says at least 2 of these Kratom bills appear "dead" for now anyway?
https://old.reddit.com/r/kratom/comment ... e_for_now/

[herbalhippie]

I have no idea, I've been trying NOT to follow much news these days.

oh great! Just checking in here, to catch up on some News

Here's a Reddit LINK hippie, from like 2 weeks ago... From a WA State Senator... who says at least 2 of these Kratom bills appear "dead" for now anyway?
https://old.reddit.com/r/kratom/comment ... e_for_now/

Thanks, Ballz!

Hope you're doing well

[mivanqua]

I have no idea, I've been trying NOT to follow much news these days.

oh great! Just checking in here, to catch up on some News

Here's a Reddit LINK hippie, from like 2 weeks ago... From a WA State Senator... who says at least 2 of these Kratom bills appear "dead" for now anyway?
https://old.reddit.com/r/kratom/comment ... e_for_now/

Hey ballz! Glad to see you're still out there somewhere.