Darien Bans Sale of Kratom, Likely To Affect Vape Shops
Darien aldermen unanimously banned the sale of kratom and similar products, a move likely to affect vape shops.Summary
The Darien City Council voted unanimously on Monday to ban the sale of kratom and similar products, which are often sold in vape shops. The decision came after experts testified about the health effects of kratom addiction. The ban also covers laboratory-created drugs that function similarly to marijuana's active ingredient, THC. Earlier this year, Naperville and Wheaton passed similar prohibitions, facing some resistance from local vape shops. Darien officials said the city did not publicize the pending action, so local vape shops likely did not know about the vote. Aldermen expressed concerns that some kratom products resemble candy, which could lead to accidental ingestion by children. The ban takes effect in 30 days.
(Source：Joliet, IL Patch)
