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NEW TOWN -- The Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation (MHA Nation) Tribal Business Council has announced an immediate ban on the sale and distribution of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) and its derivatives on the Fort Berthold Reservation. The ban goes into effect Aug. 12.
The decision, enacted under the authority of the MHA Nation Constitution and Title III, Chapter 25 of the Tribal Code, classifies kratom and its derivatives -- including mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, and pseudoindoxyl mitragynine -- as Schedule I Controlled Substances.
"Our top priority is the health and safety of our tribal members," said MHA Nation Chairman Mark Fox. "Kratom poses serious health risks, including dependence, psychotic effects, and, tragically, has been linked to deaths in the area. This action reflects our commitment to protecting our community and promoting drug-free, safe environments for families and youth."
The ban applies to all forms of kratom products, including leaves, powder, capsules, gummies, tablets, resin, extracts and synthetic variants. Anyone found selling these products on the Fort Berthold Reservation may face a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per violation.