Darien approves broad kratom sales ban with a 30-day phase-in

Why it matters

Darien businesses face a local ban covering natural-leaf kratom as well as products containing its derivatives. The adopted ordinance gives affected sellers 30 days after passage before the prohibition takes effect.

The big picture

Darien’s council approved Ordinance O-38-26 on October 19, 2026, by a 7-0 vote. The city published its announcement on October 22 and links the adopted text, which defines kratom broadly enough to include plant material, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine. This is a municipal sales restriction, separate from federal scheduling notices.

Key findings

• The ordinance makes it unlawful for any business to sell, offer for sale, distribute or deliver kratom or a product containing it.
• Its definition includes any part of Mitragyna speciosa and compounds, derivatives, mixtures or preparations of the plant, including mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine.
• The council passed and the mayor approved the ordinance on October 19; the text says the prohibition takes effect 30 days after passage.
• People under 18 may not purchase, possess or use kratom under the ordinance; that clause does not create an adult possession ban.
• Violations go through the city’s administrative adjudication system, with a minimum $500 fine and possible orders to stop violations or remove prohibited substances.

What they say

The adopted ordinance states: “The prohibition set forth in this Ordinance shall go into effect 30 days after passage of this Ordinance.” The city directs staff to notify potentially affected businesses. Primary text: https://darien.il.us/media/in2fi5si/ordinance-text-amendment-kratom-products.pdf

Bottom line

Darien adopted a broad business-sales ban covering leaf kratom and derivatives, with a 30-day phase-in after October 19 passage.