Riverside County officials are considering new regulations targeting kratom-based products, particularly synthetic derivatives known as 7-OH compounds. The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing Tuesday to discuss restricting sales of these high-concentration products, which officials say pose health risks similar to opioids.
The proposal would prohibit sales of kratom items containing more than 2% alkaloids to individuals under 21 and ban youth-directed marketing. Violators could face misdemeanor charges and fines. Similar restrictions are already in effect in several California cities, including Oceanside and San Diego.
The move follows a U.S. Food and Drug Administration request for the DEA to review kratom derivatives for potential inclusion on the federal controlled substances list.
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