BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hudson Valley Botanicals//HVB Hearing Calendar 1.2.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:New York Kratom Hearings REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hearing-24954@hudsonvalleybotanicals.com DTSTAMP:20261022T033536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T033536Z DTSTART:20261020T200000Z DTEND:20261020T220000Z SUMMARY:Saratoga County: Adoption vote LOCATION:Board of Supervisors meeting room\, 40 McMaster Street\, Ballston Spa\, NY 12020 URL:https://www.saratogacountyny.gov/meetings/2026-meetings/ DESCRIPTION:Board meeting with the vote on Introductory Local Law No. 6 of 2026\, after the public hearing on October 14. The adoption resolution ado pted the original text.\n\nThe ask: Target concentrated and synthetic 7-OH with the State's limits\, and keep natural leaf legal for adults 21 and o ver.\n\nHow to take part: Public input comes after the vote unless the Cha ir changes the order. If you live in Saratoga County\, email your own supe rvisor before the meeting.\n\nWatch live: Saratoga County webcasts\nhttps: //www.saratogacountyny.gov/webcasts/\n\nSource: Saratoga County meetings p age\nhttps://www.saratogacountyny.gov/meetings/2026-meetings/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hearing-24955@hudsonvalleybotanicals.com DTSTAMP:20261022T133327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T133327Z DTSTART:20261020T223000Z DTEND:20261021T003000Z SUMMARY:Village of Montgomery\, Orange County: Possible vote LOCATION:Village of Montgomery Senior Center\, 36 Bridge Street\, Montgomer y\, NY 12549 (not Village Hall) URL:https://villageofmontgomeryny.gov/village-government/calendar/eventdeta il/10606/-/board-of-trustees-meeting DESCRIPTION:The revised kratom law was first on the agenda. At the October 6 hearing the Board asked its attorney to take possession out of the law a nd broaden the definition of kratom.\n\nThe ask: Aim the law at concentrat ed and synthetic 7-OH\, and keep natural leaf legal for adults 21 and over .\n\nHow to take part: Check the village's posted agenda to see whether pu blic comment comes before the vote.\n\nWatch live: Village of Montgomery p age (Village Board Meetings on YouTube)\nhttps://villageofmontgomeryny.gov /village-government/watch-village-board-meetings\n\nSource: Village calend ar\nhttps://villageofmontgomeryny.gov/village-government/calendar/eventdet ail/10606/-/board-of-trustees-meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hearing-24956@hudsonvalleybotanicals.com DTSTAMP:20261022T133327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T133327Z DTSTART:20261020T231000Z DTEND:20261021T011000Z SUMMARY:Ulster County: Session vote LOCATION:Legislative Chambers\, 6th floor\, County Office Building\, 244 Fa ir Street\, Kingston\, NY URL:https://legislature.ulstercountyny.gov/ DESCRIPTION:Resolution 480.1 sets the public hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 16 of 2026. Resolution 510 supports S8925-A\, the State's 7-OH limits bill.\n\nThe ask: Support both resolutions\, and Local Law No. 16 as draft ed.\n\nHow to take part: Public comment can go to the Clerk of the Legisla ture at any time through the Send a Message link on the Legislature's webs ite.\n\nWatch live: Ulster County Legislature on Vimeo\nhttps://vimeo.com/ ulstercountylegislature\n\nSource: Ulster County Legislature\nhttps://legi slature.ulstercountyny.gov/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hearing-24977@hudsonvalleybotanicals.com DTSTAMP:20261022T033536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T033536Z DTSTART:20261021T223000Z DTEND:20261022T003000Z SUMMARY:Greene County: Session vote LOCATION:Board Room\, 411 Main Street\, Catskill\, NY 12414 URL:https://greenecountyny.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3162 DESCRIPTION:Regular meeting. Resolution 331-26 supports S8925-A / A9156-B\, the State bill that would prohibit the sale of 7-OH and related semi-synt hetic alkaloids above 2% of total alkaloids or 1 mg per serving\, and urge s the Governor to sign it.\n\nSource: Greene County Legislature meeting pa ge\nhttps://greenecountyny.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3162 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hearing-24957@hudsonvalleybotanicals.com DTSTAMP:20261018T020744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T020744Z DTSTART:20261105T160000Z DTEND:20261105T180000Z SUMMARY:Hamilton County: Public hearing LOCATION:County Office Complex\, Route 8\, Lake Pleasant\, NY URL:https://www.hamiltoncountyny.gov/news/public-hearing-proposed-local-law -no-2-2026 DESCRIPTION:Public hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2026\, which woul d prohibit the sale and/or distribution of kratom in all forms within Hami lton County.\n\nThe ask: Use the State's 7-OH limits instead of banning al l kratom.\n\nHow to take part: Speak at the hearing. For written comments\ , use the contact details on the county's notice.\n\nSource: Hamilton Coun ty notice\nhttps://www.hamiltoncountyny.gov/news/public-hearing-proposed-l ocal-law-no-2-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hearing-25020@hudsonvalleybotanicals.com DTSTAMP:20261028T160423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T160423Z DTSTART:20261110T230000Z DTEND:20261111T010000Z SUMMARY:Seneca County: Vote expected LOCATION:County Office Building\, 1 DiPronio Drive\, Waterloo\, NY 13165 URL:https://www.senecacountyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10272026-1 86?packet=true DESCRIPTION:Regular meeting. The Board is expected to vote on HHS #2\, whic h its Health and Human Services Committee approved by voice vote on Octobe r 27. The resolution asks the Governor and the Legislature to prohibit syn thetic\, adulterated and high-potency kratom products while avoiding a bro ad ban on natural leaf\, and to act on S8925-A. It is a request to the Sta te\, not a local law\, so it would not change what can be sold in Seneca C ounty.\n\nHow to take part: To speak\, ask the Clerk of the Board by Novem ber 5 to be put on the agenda\, and give a general topic. After that\, sig n in with the Clerk before the meeting starts\, with a general topic\, and the Chair may let you speak during Open Privilege of the Floor. Speakers give their name\, address and any affiliation and get up to five minutes. Written statements become part of the minutes or public record but are not read into the record. Contact details are on the Board of Supervisors pag e\, linked below.\n\nSource: October 27\, 2026 committee meeting packet (H HS #2)\nhttps://www.senecacountyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10272 026-186?packet=true END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hearing-25009@hudsonvalleybotanicals.com DTSTAMP:20261027T140622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T140622Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111 SUMMARY:Columbia County: Law to be presented LOCATION:401 State Street\, Hudson\, NY 12534 URL:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MRgi2UL-4c9rck9Fm4JO7WJUCHeEtevy/view DESCRIPTION:The Board's Health and Human Services Committee voted October 2 0 to present a local law prohibiting the sale and distribution of kratom i n Columbia County on this date. The text hasn't been published. The Board can't pass a local law until it holds a public hearing\, and no hearing da te has been announced.\n\nThe ask: If the law covers natural leaf\, ask th e Board to use the State's 7-OH limits instead\, as Dutchess County did.\n \nHow to take part: Board meetings are open to the public and held in pers on. The county posts agendas at least 24 hours ahead on its Upcoming Meeti ng Information page\, and recordings on its Videos page within a week.\n\n Source: October 20\, 2026 Health and Human Services Committee minutes\, pa ge 2\nhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1MRgi2UL-4c9rck9Fm4JO7WJUCHeEtevy/vi ew END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hearing-24958@hudsonvalleybotanicals.com DTSTAMP:20261022T133327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T133327Z DTSTART:20261118T000500Z DTEND:20261118T020500Z SUMMARY:Ulster County: Public hearing LOCATION:Legislative Chambers\, 6th floor\, County Office Building\, 244 Fa ir Street\, Kingston\, NY URL:https://legislature.ulstercountyny.gov/ DESCRIPTION:Public hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 16 of 2026\, which ban s 7-OH products above the State's limits: 2% of total alkaloids or 1 mg pe r serving.\n\nThe ask: Support Local Law No. 16 as drafted.\n\nHow to take part: If you live in Ulster County\, speak or write in your own words. Wr itten comments can go to the Clerk through the Send a Message link on the Legislature's website.\n\nWatch live: Ulster County Legislature on Vimeo\n https://vimeo.com/ulstercountylegislature\n\nSource: Ulster County Legisla ture\nhttps://legislature.ulstercountyny.gov/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hearing-25005@hudsonvalleybotanicals.com DTSTAMP:20261027T140622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T140622Z DTSTART:20261118T225500Z DTEND:20261119T005500Z SUMMARY:Town of Amsterdam\, Montgomery County: Public hearing\, vote may fo llow LOCATION:Town Office Building\, 283 Manny's Corners Road\, Amsterdam\, NY 1 2010 URL:https://www.dailygazette.com/the_recorder/the_recorder/news/amsterdam/t own-of-amsterdam-plans-to-ban-kratom-sales/article_2a9d45d0-583b-4873-b06f -8a07ef013656.html DESCRIPTION:Public hearing on a proposed local law that would bar anyone fr om selling\, displaying for sale\, distributing or otherwise providing kra tom or kratom-derived products in the town\, natural leaf included. Person al possession is not covered. The Board can vote on it at its regular meet ing\, which follows at 6:00 p.m.\n\nThe ask: Aim the law at concentrated a nd synthetic 7-OH\, and keep natural leaf legal for adults 21 and over.\n\ nHow to take part: Speak at the hearing. It starts five minutes before the Board's meeting\, so arrive early. Or send written comments ahead of the hearing to Town Clerk Linda Bartone Hughes\; the Town Clerk page is linked below. For the text of the proposed law\, ask the Clerk's office at 518-8 42-7961.\n\nSource: The Recorder\, October 26\, 2026\nhttps://www.dailygaz ette.com/the_recorder/the_recorder/news/amsterdam/town-of-amsterdam-plans- to-ban-kratom-sales/article_2a9d45d0-583b-4873-b06f-8a07ef013656.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hearing-25036@hudsonvalleybotanicals.com DTSTAMP:20261030T011959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T011959Z DTSTART:20261118T231500Z DTEND:20261119T011500Z SUMMARY:Herkimer County: Public hearing\, vote may follow LOCATION:Legislative Chambers\, County Office Building\, 109 Mary Street\, Herkimer\, NY 13350 URL:https://www.herkimercountyny.gov/download/document.php?docid=6489 DESCRIPTION:Public hearing on Introductory Local Law D for 2026\, "A Local Law to Prohibit the Sale of Kratom and Products Containing Kratom in the C ounty of Herkimer." The text hasn't been published. The Legislature meets at 7:00 p.m. the same evening and could vote then.\n\nThe ask: If the law covers natural leaf\, ask the Legislature to use the State's 7-OH limits i nstead\, as Dutchess County did.\n\nHow to take part: Speak at the hearing . The county hasn't said whether non-residents may speak\; comment at regu lar Legislature meetings is for Herkimer County residents only. For the te xt and how written comments reach the Legislature\, call the Clerk of the Legislature at 315-867-1108.\n\nSource: Herkimer County public hearing not ice\, Introductory Local Law D\nhttps://www.herkimercountyny.gov/download/ document.php?docid=6489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hearing-24959@hudsonvalleybotanicals.com DTSTAMP:20261027T140622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T140622Z DTSTART:20261120T150000Z DTEND:20261120T170000Z SUMMARY:Warren County: Public hearing\, vote may follow LOCATION:Supervisors' Rooms\, Warren County Municipal Center\, 1340 State R oute 9\, Lake George\, NY URL:https://public.warrencountyny.gov/home/Dynamicfolders/BOS/2026/Board%20 Meetings%20-%20Resolutions/10.16.2026/PrintAll/PrintAll.pdf DESCRIPTION:Public hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 9 of 2026\, A Local La w Prohibiting the Sale of Kratom in Warren County. The Board can vote on i t at the same meeting.\n\nThe ask: Amend Local Law No. 9 to the State's 7- OH limits before adopting it.\n\nHow to take part: Handouts enter the reco rd only if you deliver them in person\, so bring your own copies.\n\nWatch live: Warren County Board of Supervisors page (Meetings on YouTube)\nhttp s://www.warrencountyny.gov/bos\n\nSource: Resolution 380\, October 16 reso lutions\nhttps://public.warrencountyny.gov/home/Dynamicfolders/BOS/2026/Bo ard%20Meetings%20-%20Resolutions/10.16.2026/PrintAll/PrintAll.pdf END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR