NewzSenator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) issued a formal request on Friday urging the Trump administration to finalize a proposed rule that would restrict the sale of kratom. Grassley characterized the substance as a deadly product and argued that it should not be available for purchase at retail locations such as gas stations and vape shops.
The push for federal regulation centers on the classification of kratom, a plant known to possess opioid-like properties. By calling for the administration to finalize the rule, the senator is seeking to implement a nationwide ban on the product's current over-the-counter availability.
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