A South Carolina bill that would effectively ban kratom statewide is unlikely to advance this year after senators signaled they need more data on the substance’s risks and benefits. The proposal, which already passed the House, would classify kratom as a Schedule I controlled substance. With the legislative session ending Thursday, senators say they will study the issue during the off-season, leaving current kratom regulations in place for now. The original report appeared on WIS News.
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