Kratom distribution ban to go into effect as Governor Armstrong pushes for special session

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - On September 2, there will be a legislative special session. The purpose of the special session is to address Kratom, which is a supplement that is sold as an energy booster, mood lifter, pain reliever, and remedy for the symptoms of quitting opioids.

Wednesday, August 5, at 5 p.m., an executive order will go into effect to ban the distribution of the substance.

Governor Armstrong said, “I am willing to overreact.” He pushed for the special session.

During the executive order, the distribution of Kratom will be classified as an infraction.

There have been 50 deaths in North Dakota associated with Kratom, 7-OH, or pseudo since 2019.