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Rensselaer County
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Kratom ban

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Last discussed Sep 8, 2026.

Public comments (3)

OpposedDavid SpenzieroSep 8, 2026

A resident in recovery said whole-leaf kratom saved his life after his father's fatal overdose and urged the board to ban only synthetic 7-OH products, not natural leaf.

Legislative — September 8, 2026 · 57:02 →
OpposedTracy HudsonSep 8, 2026

A kratom store owner and mother said traditional kratom treated her postpartum anxiety when medications failed, and urged the county to target synthetics instead of banning everything.

Legislative — September 8, 2026 · 1:06:23 →
OpposedAllison SmithSep 8, 2026

A Global Kratom Coalition lobbyist urged the county to let state and federal action on synthetics proceed, questioned last week's testimony, and asked legislators to write to the governor to sign the state synthetic ban.

Legislative — September 8, 2026 · 1:11:45 →

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