- The city banned kratom sales, making it a crime punishable by up to $1,000 and six months in jail.
- Proponents of kratom said they support a ban on the synthesized form but asked for a carveout.
- Fresno County Supervisors earlier this week banned only the synthetic form, but limited sales of natural leaf to those 21 and over.
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Fresno City Councilmembers Thursday approved an ordinance banning kratom sales in the city. Those caught doing so can be fined $1,000 and spend up to a year in jail.
The decision comes after Fresno County supervisors amended a similarly total ban on the opioid-like plant that can act as both a stimulant and sedative…