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A Columbus convenience store selling kratom, Delta-8 and other products
Karen Kasler
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Permanent ban on synthetic kratom sales in Ohio to go into effect in May
Karen Kasler
A ban on Ohio sales of synthetically modified versions of kratom will take effect May 14, replacing a temporary ban set to expire in June.
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