Fountain Valley City Council voted 4-1 to ban the sale of synthetic kratom, joining at least 11 other Orange County cities that have enacted similar restrictions. Councilman Patrick Harper dissented, while Councilmembers Kim Constantine and Ted Bui supported the ordinance.
WHO:Fountain Valley City Council; Councilman Patrick Harper (dissenting); Councilmembers Kim Constantine and Ted Bui (supporting)
WHAT:Ban on the sale of synthetic kratom within Fountain Valley
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
WHERE:Los Angeles, CA
WHY:The City Council approved an ordinance to prohibit synthetic kratom sales in Fountain Valley.
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