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Mar. 2, 2026

California ABC declares Kratom and 7-OH illegal on alcohol-licensed premises

Kratom and 7-OH products have been on shelves for years, but as sales pick up, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control issues a warning: sell them in ABC-licensed premises and face administrative disciplinary proceedings, including suspension or revocation of the license.

Ralph B. Saltsman

Partner
Solomon Saltsman & Jamieson

426 Culver Blvd
Playa del Rey , CA 90293

Email: rsaltsman@ssjlaw.com

Ralph has extensive experience in the area of land use licenses and permits.

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Stephen Allen Jamieson

Partner
Solomon Saltsman & Jamieson

Phone: (310) 822-9848

Email: sjamieson@ssjlaw.com

Stephen has represented plaintiffs and defendants in trials, and litigated cases involving catastrophic personal injury, business frauds, torts of all kinds, land use, and Indian casino gaming.

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Adam Koslin

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Solomon, Saltsman & Jamieson

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California ABC declares Kratom and 7-OH illegal on alcohol-licensed premises
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Warning: The ABC is coming after your Kratom.

But wait. What is Kratom? Do you know what it is? Do you know anyone who does? First, a brief overview.

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