Oneida County Targets Kratom Sales | Buffalo News

Oneida County is moving to permanently ban kratom sales after a public health order proved insufficient — county exec Anthony Picente says the plant-based substance, which acts like opioids and has no FDA approval, has caused deadly overdoses and addiction. A grieving mother shared how she lost her 38-year-old son, a devoted father and entrepreneur, to a kratom overdose. The new proposed law would impose fines starting at $500, escalating to $1,000 per item sold illegally, and will be reviewed by the Board of Legislators before a vote. While New York state restricts kratom for minors, this local effort seeks full prohibition within Oneida County. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ab46c3222c4969ea