What to know about the ban on kratom in North Dakota

By: Jack Dura

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: August 5, 2026

Words: 1,367

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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Kratom and derivative products are now illegal in North Dakota just days after Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced a ban on the substance and related derivatives.

Lawmakers are preparing to draft legislation restricting kratom for a special session. The attorney general has announced how to dispose of kratom products. And police and prosecutors will be dealing with enforcement.

Here is what to know about kratom, the ban in North Dakota and what officials are …

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