Castle Rock approves kratom sales ban on 6–1 vote
The ordinance prohibits retail sales of kratom products for human consumption and is expected to take effect Nov. 5 under the Town’s standard 30-day rule.
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Castle Rock Town Council voted 6–1 on Oct. 6 to ban retail sales in town of kratom products for human consumption, extending the existing prohibition beyond sales to minors, the second-reading meeting video shows. Councilmember Bracken opposed the measure.
The ordinance removes the words “to a minor” from the existing restriction, making it unlawful to sell or offer the products at retail in town.
The ordinance does not state an effective date. Under the Town’s general rule, ordinances take effect 30 days after adoption, which would put the ban’s expected start date at Nov. 5, the Town says.
Supporters raised concerns about concentrated or synthetic kratom products and youth access. Councilmember Brooks said the Town should act to protect children; another speaker said some products could be sold in packaging appealing to young people.
Bracken argued the Town should not change rules for businesses already permitted to sell natural kratom, which he distinguished from synthetic products. He also pointed to what he described as an absence of incidents or problems at a local seller, citing an earlier council discussion with the police chief.
The ordinance does not specify an enforcement process or penalty.