KRATOM

PUBLIC MEETING - HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO SPEAK AND DEFEND KRATOM and ALLOW OUR MICRO MARKET TO CONTINUE... HELP THEM MAKE THE NEW RULES

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SIGN PETITION

SUBMIT written public comment on the Proposed Regulation, USE ALL EMAILS LISTED TO SEND COMMENTS

consumerhealth@cabq.gov
George.Estrada@env.nm.gov
David.Barre@doh.nm.gov
IHOfilings@cabq.gov
gov@gov.state.nm.us,
james.kenney@env.nm.gov,
zachary.ogaz@env.nm.gov,
bruce.baizel@env.nm.gov,
marisa.romero@doh.nm.gov,
info@edd.nm.gov,
constituentservices@exec.nm.gov

Concerned About Kratom & Botanical Restrictions?

We encourage community members to respectfully contact the City regarding proposed restrictions on kratom and other botanicals. Share your personal experience, why safe retail access matters to you, and why decisions should be based on research, education, and understanding of how botanical retail businesses actually operate — not assumptions or broad food-service regulations.

Support Fair Botanical Regulations

If you support continued access to kratom and botanical products, consider emailing the City and sharing why research, education, and responsible retail access matter to you and the community.

2024 RULES OF THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE FOOD SERVICE AND RETAIL ORDINANCE

The Environmental Health Department hereby gives notice that the Environmental Health Department will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, May 21 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the rule described below.

The purpose of this meeting is to obtain public input on the proposed amendments to the Regulation 2024 Rules of the City of Albuquerque Food Service and Retail Ordinance. The Regulation accompanies the Food Service and Retail Ordinance §9-6-1. The Amendments address:

Incorporation of the permit classification “Micro-Market” to facilitate and support the ABQ Fresh initiative;
Correct grammar and formatting issues throughout the document to create clarity and/or consistency throughout the document and other City ordinances;
Adjust protocols for the issuance of permits to allow for a smoother process;
Clarify regulations related to allergen warnings, temperature holding, date marking, and food transportation;
Include language specific to the prohibition of Kratom and other non “Generally Recognized as Safe” ingredients;
Include clarifying language on Cannabis Permits;
Include clarifying language on grade stickers; and
Add in language to address advanced vending machines.

The public hearing allows members of the public an opportunity to submit testimony and arguments on the Regulation. The text of the proposed Regulation is available on the City Clerk’s website at https://www.cabq.gov/clerk/rulemaking and available at https://www.cabq.gov/environmentalhealth/food-safety/food-safety-ordinance

The public hearing will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m, - NEXT HEARING JUNE 1ST , 1:30P - THE CITY WILL POST ANOTHER MEETING - MENTIONED IN JULY - CITY NEWS

Any person with a disability who is in need of assistance to attend or participate in the hearing or any person in need of language access services to participate in the hearing, including interpretation services for Limited English Proficiency individuals and those who use sign language should contact Melise Pederson at mpederson@cabq.gov or 505-768-2643 at least five (5) business days prior to the hearing.

LINKS BELOW TO CITY FORMS AND RULE MAKING INFO:

https://www.cabq.gov/clerk/rulemaking/available-rules-comment-form

www.cabq.gov/environmentalhealth/food-safety/food-safety-ordinance