Alert: Kratom Banned in Kansas and Tennessee Effective July 1 – High Risk for Merchants

• Effective July 1, 2024, kratom will be classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in both Kansas and Tennessee, making its sale, possession, and distribution illegal.
• Merchants face immediate and severe payment processing risks, including potential account closures, increased chargebacks, and legal scrutiny for any transactions related to kratom sales into or within these states post-July 1.
• Shipping and logistics operations into or through Kansas and Tennessee for kratom products will become illegal, leading to potential product seizures, fines, and criminal charges for non-compliance.

Source: Kratom Science via Sentinel Newsroom