December 28, 2022 

As kratom continues to gain more mainstream recognition, it remains a magnet for controversy. Case in point is the new ban that just took effect in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. The legislative body there decided that kratom had to go and passed two ordinances to rid the parish of everything kratom. Let’s take a look at what’s going on in Rapides Parish.
Unanimous Vote
The governing body of Rapides Parish, the police jury, voted unanimously to pass the two ordinances that will ban both the sale and possession of kratom moving forward. Currently, customers can purchase products from almost anywhere, including gas stations. Since it’s so easily accessible, some worry about kids and teens getting their hands on the products. The president of the parish said that’s one of the main reasons for the ban.
Second Ban in Louisiana
Rapides Parish is actually the second Louisiana parish to ban kratom within its boundaries. In August, Ascension Parish banned kratom due to its products being unregulated. As a result, many feared that products could contain ingredients not included on labels, which could harm consumers. Rapides Parish’s police jury has expressed the same concern about adulterated kratom products.
What do Kratom Supporters Say? 
As always, kratom supporters are outraged by the latest ban in Louisiana. Instead of outright prohibition, they recommend the parish regulate kratom. That’s to say, ensure products are properly labeled, contain only pure kratom, and come with an age restriction. They believe that lack of knowledge plays into these types of bans and want people to be more knowledgeable on kratom and its capabilities.
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