Development News for Fairhaven, Massachusetts

Fairhaven Board of Health Drafts Regulations for Kratom Sales and Addresses Wind Turbine Decommissioning Concerns

The Board of Health discussed and reviewed draft regulations for Kratom. The regulations aim to ban 70H and synthetic derivatives, limit the strength of Kratom products to 1% or less, and require warning labels. Sales would be restricted to establishments holding a tobacco permit, such as smoke shops, to ensure greater control and oversight. The board also discussed inspection authority, violation penalties, and the need for clear timelines for decommissioning wind turbines. The draft regulations were updated based on board and public feedback, with a focus on differentiating between natural leaf Kratom and synthetic products.