Mayor Lisa Brown Proposes Ordinance Banning the Sale and Distribution of Kratom in Spokane

'It’s the Wild West': Spokane eyes ban on kratom within city limits

(The Center Square) – Citing a “vertical spike” in calls to the poison center, Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown proposed Monday banning the sale of an addictive, plant-based product proliferating the

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown proposes citywide ban of Kratom and 7-OH

Kratom, an herbal supplement available at many gas stations nationwide even while public health experts warn of possible harms, could soon be banned within Spokane city limits.

New ordinance in Spokane seeks to ban sale and distribution of kratom

SPOKANE, Wash. - A new ordinance introduced by Mayor Lisa Brown aims to prohibit the sale and distribution of kratom, a psychoactive plant containing alkaloids such as mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine. These alkaloids can act like stimulants and low doses and more like opioids and sedatives at high doses, according to a press release from the

Mayor Lisa Brown proposes ordinance banning the sale and distribution of kratom in Spokane

Mayor Lisa Brown proposes banning kratom sales in Spokane after health and police officials warn of rising risks, overdoses and increased youth access.