The Brief
- Hillsborough County commissioners unanimously approved moving forward with a proposed ordinance targeting 7-OH, a potent compound associated with kratom supplements.
- Florida’s statewide emergency ban on synthetic kratom extracts and derivatives could expire next year, prompting local leaders to consider their own restrictions.
- A public hearing on the proposed ordinance is scheduled for November 10.
TAMPA, Fla. – Hillsborough County commissioners are taking the first step toward potentially restricting a potent chemical compound found in some products marketed as kratom supplements.
Hillsborough County kratom proposal
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Commissioners unanimously voted to move forward with a proposed ordinance targeting 7-hydroxymitragynine, more commonly known as 7-OH, a compound produced by kratom that is significantly more potent than the natural plant.
Florida enacted a statewide emergency ban on 7-OH and similar synthetic products connected to kratom. However, that ban could expire next year, raising concerns about whether the restrictions will remain in place.…