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Philadelphia’s kratom ban, hemp restrictions take effect Thursday: Here’s what we know

The ordinance bans certain kratom and hemp products, sets a 21-plus sales limit and adds retailer permits with fines of up to $2,000 a day.

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A Philadelphia ordinance restricting the sale of intoxicating hemp and kratom products takes effect Thursday, Nov. 12, with violations carrying fines of up to $2,000 a day.

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Philly’s ban on kratom and intoxicating hemp is in legal limbo as new law takes effect

The new law would effectively end the market in Philadelphia entirely. A kratom seller and industry group have challenged the ordinance in court.

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Philly’s new restrictions on kratom, intoxicating hemp products take effect today

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — New restrictions on the sale of kratom and certain intoxicating hemp products are now in effect in Philadelphia. The new rule, which took effect Thursday, November 12, se…

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Restrictions on krantom, hemp take effect in Philadelphia

The new ordinance bans kratom products with high levels of psychoactive ingredients.

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Philadelphia’s kratom ban, hemp restrictions take effect Thursday: Here’s what we know

A Philadelphia ordinance restricting the sale of intoxicating hemp and kratom products takes effect Thursday, Nov. 12, with violations carrying fines of up to $2,000 a day.

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Philadelphia Kratom and Hemp Ban Takes Effect Nov. 12

Philadelphia's new smoke shop ordinance restricts kratom and intoxicating hemp sales, with fines up to $2,000 a day and no grace period.

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