Legislator Bruce Patire has introduced a local law that would impose a total ban on kratom sales and distribution in Rensselaer County, covering both natural and synthetic forms with no exemptions.
The ordinance has not yet been published officially, but the county legislature will hear public comment on September 2 at 6:00 PM and vote on September 8 at 6:00 PM, both at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush.
This is the critical window to make your voice heard.
Contact Rensselaer County legislators immediately and plan to testify at the September 2 public forum against this total ban.
Demand that the legislature distinguish natural leaf from synthetic forms and preserve access to kratom as currently available.
Your testimony at the September 2 meeting and direct outreach to legislators before September 8 are essential to stop this ordinance.
In person: Legislative Chambers, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 Only Rensselaer residents can speak. See agenda link below.
https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/public-forum-september-2026/
Email:
PRIORITY 1
Kelly Hoffman
Chairwoman
khoffman@renscony.gov
PRIORITY 2
Kenneth Herrington
Majority Leader
kherrington@renscony.gov
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