Iowa City moves toward stricter public health measures with proposed kratom ban and tobacco retailer regulations

Ban on kratom has elicited fraudulent emails opposing proposition

By: Annie Smith Barkalow|October 3, 2024

Photo by Tim Mossholder

Iowa City is one step closer to a ban on kratom and curtailing the proliferation of tobacco-related sales, an issue council members say is integral to public health.

On Oct. 1, the Iowa City Council passed first considerations for a rezoning ordinance aimed at discouraging tobacco sales oriented retail uses and a ban on kratom.

“This ordinance limiting retailer density and proximity to youth and young adult-oriented…

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Iowa City moves toward stricter public health measures with proposed kratom ban and tobacco retailer regulations

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