The Government Approved the "Lex Kratom"

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The government has decided to raise the age limit for the sale of kratom from 18 to 21. The possibility of selling it over the internet will also end. This was announced by Health Minister Adam Vojtěch (ANO) on Monday. The rules are being changed by an amendment to the Act on Addictive Substances, which the ministry has described as "lex kratom".

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Kratom should only be available from the age of 21 from next year, not from the age of 18 as before. Its sale in e-shops will be prohibited. The rules for specialist shops, product safety requirements and the regime for nicotine pouches are to be tightened. The powers of customs officers or hygienists are to be strengthened. The government...

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Kratom should be available for purchase from next year only from the age of 21, not from the age of 18 as before. Its sale in e-shops will be prohibited. The rules for specialized stores and product safety requirements are to be tightened. The government today approved an amendment to the addictive substances law, or its lex kratom, which includes changes. Health Minister Adam Vojtěch (ANO) informed about this on the X network. The Chamber of Co…

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Kratom will be available for purchase from the age of 21. Health Minister Adam Vojtěch (for ANO) announced the government's decision on Monday on the X network. In addition to raising the age limit from 18 to 21, the government is also banning sales over the internet and tightening requirements for product quality and safety as well as rules for specialized stores.

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The government will discuss today the expansion of the circle of healthcare workers who can vaccinate people over the age of 18. The leaders of ANO, SPD and Motorists will also discuss today the draft state budget, which the cabinet should approve in a week.

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Andrej Babiš's government has decided to take a tougher stance on drugs. On Monday, it will discuss an amendment to the law on addictive substances, according to which it will be possible to buy kratom legally in the Czech Republic from the age of 21 next year. Until now, it was possible from the age of 18. ANO Finance Minister Alena Schillerová also plans to move kratom to a higher, basic rate of 21 percent.