Rhode Island has legalized certain kratom products under a new regulatory framework that took effect Wednesday, ending its status as the last New England state to prohibit the herbal substance. The law, detailed in a recent NBC 10 News report now hosted on MSN, introduces licensing, age limits, labeling requirements and a 15% excise tax on top of state sales tax for kratom sellers. You can read the original report on MSN here.
Supporters, including state Sen. Hanna Gallo and the American Kratom Association, argue that regulated access to natural leaf kratom will improve safety and help some users manage pain or withdrawal symptoms.
