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Intoxicating Hemp and Kratom Update
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Introduction
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This is a discussion regarding a propose ordinance imposing a tax of $1.31 per unit on each kratom product sold and increases the business license fee to $300 for those businesses that sell kratom, as well as updates the Village Code to recognize upcoming changes in state law in November regarding unregulated intoxicating hemp.
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Recommended Action
Prior to this agenda item, the Village Board will have a discussion regarding this draft Ordinance. The Village Board could decide to only update the Village Code to reflect the upcoming changes to state law, or the Village Board could also implement a tax and license fee on establishments that sell kratom, which was not impacted by upcoming changes to state law, therefore allowing the Village Board to impose a tax and license fee.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action(s):
* Passed ORD 25-137 on March 18, 2025, which prohibited the sale of intoxicating hemp and kratom products to underage persons
Background
On March 18, 2025, the Village Board adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 8 ("Business Licensing") of the Oak Park Village Code, adding the following regulations related to intoxicating hemp:
* Prohibits the sale of intoxicating hemp and kratom products to persons under the age of 21 years old
* Such products must be displayed within the establishment from behind a sales or service counter so the customer cannot access it without assistance from an employee
* Such products cannot be packaged or labeled with images designed or likely to appeal to children
* Such products cannot be packaged or labeled in a way that imitates a commercially available candy or snack food
* Establishments selling intoxicating hemp products must post the following sign:
THE SALE OF INTOXICATING HEMP TO PERSONS UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW
After adoption of the Ordinance, the Vil...
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