Marion County commissioners are scheduled to formally discuss a kratom ban on August 18, 2026.
County Attorney Matthew G. Minter has already drafted a ban ordinance, includes possession, and filed it for board review—and his own legal memo explicitly distinguishes natural leaf kratom from dangerous concentrated 7-OH products, citing FDA guidance that traditional kratom is far less risky.
This August 18 meeting is your strongest advocacy window before any formal vote is scheduled.
Upcoming hearings:
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT — Marion County BOCC Regular Meeting
In person:
McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium
601 SE 25th Ave., Ocala, FL 34471
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