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Some Albany County community members don't approve kratom ban, here's why

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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) —According to the Rockefeller Institute of Government Albany County’s kratom ban is now in effect, joining Nassau, Oneida, and Washington counties. Rensselaer County is also considering a ban with a meeting on Wednesday night.

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  1. NEWS10 ABC

    Albany County Kratom ban officially in effect September 1 (opens NEWS10 ABC)

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    Albany County is taking action as concerns about the use of kratom increase. Lawmakers approved a ban on the drug that goes into effect September 1.

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    Some Albany County community members don't approve kratom ban, here's why (opens NEWS10 ABC)

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    ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) —According to the Rockefeller Institute of Government Albany County’s kratom ban is now in effect, joining Nassau, Oneida, and Washington counties. Rensselaer County is also considering a ban with a meeting on Wednesday night.

  3. WNYT Albany

    Albany County just banned kratom — will Rensselaer County be next? (opens WNYT Albany)

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    Rensselaer County lawmakers are weighing a kratom ban as families push for action after deaths linked to the supplement.

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