Town of Amsterdam, NYPublic Hearing Nov 18

The Town of Amsterdam, in Montgomery County, has proposed a local law banning the sale and distribution of kratom in the town, natural leaf included, with a public hearing set for November 18, 2026, and nothing has been adopted.

Public Hearing Nov 18Hearing set for November 18, 2026

Level: Town
State: New York
Citation: Proposed local law prohibiting the sale and distribution of kratom (number and text not yet posted)
Action date: 26 Oct 2026
Effective date: None stated or not yet known
Reaches: Distribution, Retail Sale

The Recorder reported on October 26, 2026 that the Town of Amsterdam, in Montgomery County, has proposed a local law prohibiting the sale and distribution of kratom and kratom-derived products in the town. A public hearing is set for Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 5:55 p.m. at the town office building, 283 Manny's Corners Road, immediately before the Town Board's regular 6:00 p.m. meeting. The town has not posted the text, a local law number or a hearing notice yet.

As reported, the law would bar all individuals and businesses from selling, displaying for sale, distributing or otherwise providing kratom or kratom-derived products in the town, natural leaf included; no 7-OH threshold or leaf exception is described. It would not prevent personal possession. Police, peace officers, code enforcement officers or any other official the Town Board authorizes would enforce it with a notice of violation or an appearance ticket. Civil penalties would be up to $500 for a first violation, up to $1,000 for a second within two years and up to $2,500 for a third or later violation within two years, with each day a violation continues counted separately, and the town could also go to court to stop violations. It would take effect 30 days after adoption.

The City of Amsterdam is a separate city, so the town's law would not cover it. The villages of Hagaman and Fort Johnson lie within the town; whether the law reaches them depends on its text.

Nothing has been adopted. Orders to Town of Amsterdam addresses ship normally unless and until a law is adopted and takes effect.

The Recorder, October 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Last verified 27 Oct 2026

This page is regulatory information, not legal advice. Laws change; verify current status with the New York legislature or your local authority before purchasing. Customers are responsible for knowing the rules where they live. Kratom products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.

SALE OF KRATOM TO PERSONS UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW

Notice required by New York State law. Other states set their own minimum age.

Disclaimer: Kratom: FDA DISCLAIMER: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The efficacy of these products has not been confirmed by FDA-approved research. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. KRATOM DISCLAIMER: “This product is not available for shipment to the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Utah, Tennessee, Kansas, North Dakota, Massachusetts; or the following counties: Sarasota County (Florida), San Diego (California), Oceanside (California), Alton (Illinois), Jerseyville (Illinois), Edwardsville County (Illinois), Columbus (Mississippi), Union County (Mississippi), Ascension (Louisiana), Franklin (Louisiana), Rapides (Louisiana)”. Our products are not for use by or sale to persons under the age of 21. WAAVE ALSO RESPECTS COMPLIANCE IN THE FOLLOWING STATES AND COUNTIES: Vermont, Louisiana. Denver CO, Washington D.C., Newport Beach CA, Malheur County, Parker & Monument (CO), Grant Parish (LA), Franklin (NH) and several other counties in Mississippi. We do not ship internationally. ID verification is required for shipments to the following states: Florida, Virginia, West Virginia, Colorado, Oregon, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kentucky, Maryland, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Rhode Island. Enhanced Kratom cannot be shipped to Tennessee and Georgia. Kratom is NOT used to treat, cure, or mitigate any disease, illness, ailment, and/or condition. Please consult your doctor before consuming any new products. Kratom has not been tested on pregnant women. Please, see the FDA alert 54-15. We make no representations as to intended use or suitability for use. This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Specifically nickel, arsenic, and lead. For more information please visit p65warnings.ca.gov. We do not ship to military bases
- Botanicals: We respect federal state and city laws, our shipping restrictions are detailed below on the footer and they are automatically updated by WAAVE compliance FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding our products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The efficacy of these products has not been confirmed by FDA-approved research. We assume no responsibility for the improper use of our products. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from health care practitioners. Please consult your health care professional about potential interactions or other possible complications before using any product. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requires this notice. Merchants may not ship to military bases.