North Dakota passes kratom regulation bill, rejects full ban

North Dakota lawmakers passed a regulation bill for natural kratom during a special session, rejecting a total permanent ban sought by Gov. Kelly Armstrong. The new law establishes specific restrictions for natural kratom while implementing a complete ban on synthetic versions. Political divisions within the North Dakota Republican Party likely contributed to the failure of the full prohibition. Consequently, natural kratom remains legal in the state under the newly established regulatory framework and restrictions.