No pending bills in Georgia exist that could threaten the legality of purchasing or using Kratom in Georgia as well, which is great news for Kratom users living in Georgia. However, Georgia’s next door neighbor, the state of Tennessee, has banned the sale and consumption of Kratom, as well as Florida’s Sarasota County. According to various Kratom groups that constantly scan the legislative horizon for signs of possible anti-Kratom rhetoric, Georgia lawmakers may be looking into proposing a bill to either restrict or ban Kratom for sale in Georgia in the future.
A bill called HB 783 could have made Kratom illegal in Georgia but fortunately, many hard-working Kratom enthusiasts espousing the medicinal benefits of Kratom that have been substantiated by research studies got the bill removed from any further consideration.
In fact, Kratom is legal to buy in Georgia and most other U.S. states. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to meddle with the legality of Kratom by claiming its active alkaloid may represent a danger to users. Since Kratom has still not been listed as a Schedule II drug by the FDA, this indicates the FDA knows it doesn’t have the proof needed to ban the sale and consumption of Kratom in the U.S. on a federal level.
In January, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that, at their request, U.S. Marshals seized almost 90,000 bottles of Kratom manufactured by Dordoniz Natural Products LLC operating out of South Beloit, IL. According to FDA spokespeople, Kratom has been identified as a substance posing a risk to health with the potential for abuse. Moreover, the FDA claims the company ignored "notification requirements" which gave them the right to "take action" on newer dietary ingredients.
Fortunately for Georgia Kratom users, their state legislators do not take such an unscientific and unsupported view of Kratom. That's why Kratom continues to be entirely legal to purchase, sell and consume in Georgia.
How to Buy Kratom in Georgia
Although Kratom is not widely available in most Georgia smoke and herbal shops, it may be found in a few local shops operating in Atlanta. The problem with buying Kratom from a "brick and mortar" store is that these stores do not carry bulk amounts of Kratom. They also tend to charge a high price for buying smaller amounts as opposed to buying bulk amounts of Kratom online. In addition, stores selling Kratom do not offer the exceptional variety of Kratom strains you find when you buy Kratom online.
Kratom users and those wishing to try Kratom who live in Atlanta and other parts of Georgia should look into buying Kratom online to avoid searching for hours for superior quality Kratom in neighborhood organic shops. Purchasing Kratom online will also save you a lot money, especially when Kratom is bought wholesale or in bulk amounts. Kratom strains available from reputable online vendors include Maeng Da Kratom, Red Thai Kratom, Red Bali Kratom and Green or White Borneo Kratom. Experimenting with different Kratom strains is an enjoyable experience, especially when you find that one strain that fully addresses your physical and mental needs.
Kratom is a all Natural plant that has been around for centuries and used by millions of people around the world. Only until recently has kratom come under attack by the FDA in the United States and most of the claims that kratom is harmful have been debunked by the Kratom Association . Buying kratom online can save you hundreds of dollars over purchases in local smoke shops where kratom is sold at a premium.
For now, Kratom is legal to buy in Georgia but experts recommend buying Kratom online for the best selection of Kratom types.
For now, Kratom is legal to buy in Georgia but experts recommend buying Kratom online for the best selection of Kratom types.