New kratom ordinance in effect

Gordon Jackson, The Brunswick News, Ga.
·3 min read

Nov. 13—A new ordinance approved by the Glynn County Commission will require merchants to sell kratom behind the counter instead of openly displaying it.

State Rep. Rick Townsend, R-St. Simons Island, convinced commissioners to pass an ordinance to ensure kratom, marketed as a supplement, is hidden because he believes it is unsafe.

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