Summary
An outreach specialist warned the council that a kratom extract up to 13 times more potent than morphine is being sold over the counter in local liquor and smoke shops, including to minors, with no state regulation. Neighboring cities and counties have already acted.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown until the staff report comes back; enforcement and inspections could carry costs.
Youth and vulnerable residents would be protected if the city regulates or bans 7-OH sales.
Retailers selling 7-OH products if the city moves to restrict or ban them.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Regular City Council Meeting - Oct 21, 2026
Two high school students warned the council that 7-OH, an opioid-like kratom extract, is sold in gummies and tablets at roughly 85% of local smoke shops with no age restrictions. The council directed staff to bring back a future report on possible local regulation.
Regular City Council Meeting - Apr 15, 2026
An outreach specialist warned the council that a kratom extract up to 13 times more potent than morphine is being sold over the counter in local liquor and smoke shops, including to minors, with no state regulation. Neighboring cities and counties have already acted.
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