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Ohio’s ban on synthetic kratom is in effect, but more action could be coming
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — As of Thursday, a permanent ban on synthetic versions of the Asian herb kratom is in place in Ohio. But many medical experts and… Read More
A permanent ban on synthetic kratom sales in Ohio goes into effect in May
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A ban on synthetically modified versions of the Asian botanical herb kratom will take effect May 14, replacing a temporary ban set to expire… Read More
Gov. Mike DeWine orders the Ohio pharmacy board to ban synthetic kratom immediately
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine renewed his executive request Thursday to categorize kratom as an illegal drug. DeWine said he wants the Ohio Board of Pharmacy… Read More
Gov. Mike DeWine pumps the brakes and looks to Ohio lawmakers on kratom fix
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine ordered the Ohio Pharmacy Board to categorize kratom as an illegal drug in late August but then pumped the breaks shortly… Read More
A meeting on kratom is canceled after a call from HHS Secretary RFK Jr., but Gov. Mike DeWine still wants an Ohio ban
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine is pausing his call for a ban on kratom after a conversation with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy… Read More
Gov. Mike DeWine calls on the Ohio Pharmacy Board to schedule kratom as an illegal drug
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine ordered the Ohio Pharmacy Board on Monday to categorize kratom, both the natural plant and any synthetic products, as an illegal… Read More
Some unregulated CBD, THC businesses also sell kratom and more in Ohio
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Some of the largest businesses that sell unregulated cannabis-derived products in Ohio are putting other highly synthetic products, including kratom, on the shelves at… Read More
Lawmakers Propose Regulating Herbal Supplement Kratom
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Rep. Gary Scherer (R-Circleville) is proposing a bill, HB318, that would create an inspection and certification process for companies wanting to sell Kratom, an herbal supplement commonly found in powder… Read More