Fresno County Bans Retail Sale of Kratom Concentrates, Limits Youth Access
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 25-031 to restrict sales of kratom derived concentrated products and bar sales to anyone under 21 in unincorporated county areas. The move is billed as a public health measure and will affect local retailers, consumers, and public safety officials across the county.
At its regular meeting on December 9, 2025 the Fresno County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 25-031, adding Chapter 10.72 to the Fresno County Ordinance Code. The ordinance is titled Regulating and Prohibiting the Sale and Distribution of Kratom in Certain Forms and to Minors in Unincorporated Areas of Fresno County To a Person Under 21 Years of Age. The board recorded AYES from Supervisors Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig, Mendes, and Pacheco on the vote to adopt the rules, which were published December 12, 2025.
The adopted rules limit retail sales of kratom derived concentrated products and establish that sales in unincorporated areas are restricted to persons 21 and older. The county described the measure as intended to safeguard public health. The full ordinance text, including the specific definitions, prohibited forms, and procedural details, is available through the Fresno County Clerk Legistar records in the Board of Supervisors agenda materials.
For local retailers operating in unincorporated Fresno County this change will require adjustments to inventory and point of sale practices. Businesses that sell herbal supplements and related products should review the ordinance language to determine which products fall under the new restrictions and to confirm the effective date and any compliance deadlines. The ordinance will take effect according to its timeline, which is typically 30 days after adoption unless otherwise noted in the text.
The restriction applies to unincorporated areas of the county and does not directly alter regulations adopted by cities within Fresno County. Residents in city limits should consult municipal regulations if they have questions about local rules. Public health and safety agencies will likely be involved in outreach and enforcement as the new chapter becomes operative.
Community members who want to read the ordinance or obtain details on enforcement and compliance can access the full text through the Fresno County Clerk Legistar records, under the Board of Supervisors agenda materials for December 2025.
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