Excelsior Springs City Council approves new kratom sales rules

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Excelsior Springs City Council voted to approve a new ordinance regulating the sale and distribution of kratom products within city limits.

The Excelsior Springs Police Department said the measure is intended to protect public health and safety, with a focus on preventing youth access.

Under the ordinance, businesses are prohibited from selling, delivering or distributing intoxicating alkaloid products derived from kratom in Excelsior Springs. The rules also require purchasers to be at least 21 years old, with age verification through a valid government-issued photo ID.

The ordinance also restricts certain product displays and marketing practices designed to reduce youth appeal and access, and it establishes enforcement and penalties for violations, including possible suspension or revocation of a business license. City leaders said the rules distinguish between traditional kratom products and highly concentrated or synthetic alkaloid products intended to produce intoxicating or psychoactive effects.

Businesses that sell kratom products are encouraged to review the ordinance.