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Board of Health Bans Kratom, Synthetic Cannabinoids, Intoxicants
Salem Board of Health unanimously bans kratom and synthetically derived substances.
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Government · Board of Health
Board schedules Kratom ban regulation hearing for July 14
Salem Board of Health schedules public hearing on proposed Kratom ban regulation for July 14. The board heard from Joyce Redford, Director of the North Shore/Cape Ann Tobacco Policy Program, about the health and enforcement concerns with Kratom products, noting that while synthetic and natural
Government · Board of Health
Board upholds tobacco shop fine, short-term rental penalty
Salem Board of Health upholds two major business enforcement actions on the same night. The Board denied appeals from Red Lion Smoke Shop owner Mitesh Patel and a short-term rental operator, voting 5 to 0 on both decisions. Patel's shop faces a $5,000 fine and 30-day closure for violations of
Government · Board of Health
Board upholds $17,400 short-term rental fine, allows payment plan
Board of Health unanimously upholds $17,400 fine against operators of unregistered short-term rental. The Salem Board voted to uphold the fine assessed against Thai Duong Le and Thi Thuy Tien Vo for operating an Airbnb at 1 Chanelle Circle without a certificate of fitness, charging $300 per day for
Government · Board of Health
Salem Board of Health denies wine shop's tobacco violation appeal
Salem Board of Health denies wine shop tobacco violation appeal. Board Chair Sara Moore and members voted unanimously to reject Rajan Patel's appeal of an unlocked cigar humidor violation at Busa Wine and Spirits at 21 Trader's Way. Health Department Inspector J. Redford testified the humidor
Government · Board of Health
Board reelects Moore as chair; board seats expire in March
Salem Board of Health reelects Moore chair, reports naloxone success. Sara Moore was reappointed as chair in a 4-0 vote, with Health Agent David Greenbaum confirming that board members Paul Kirby and Moore both seek reappointment when their terms expire in March. The board discussed naloxone
Government · Board of Health
Board of Health Sets 2026 Priorities on Synthetics, Social Marijuana
The Salem Board of Health approved prior meeting minutes on a 4-0 vote with Chair Sara Moore abstaining and set 2026 priorities including synthetics regulation, social marijuana consumption rules, and urban agriculture updates. Health Agent David Greenbaum reported that the Salem Food Store on
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