Municipal Code Amendment - Kratom Ordinance

The City of Temecula amended Title 8 of its Municipal Code to prohibit the sale, distribution, and possession of kratom products citywide, effective January 13, 2026, following approval by the City Council. This regulatory action was classified as a ministerial action under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), qualifying for a categorical exemption due to the absence of physical environmental impact. A Notice of Exemption was filed on January 14, 2026, with the County Clerk and Recorder’s Office in Riverside, California, to formalize compliance with CEQA regulations, specifically referencing Public Resources Code §21152 and 14 CCR §§15061(b)(3), 1507, and 15268. The ordinance does not involve procurement, contracting, or physical delivery of goods or services; instead, it establishes a local health and safety standard enforced through municipal code provisions. Administrative requirements include payment of a $50 filing fee under protest and submission of a stamped copy of the exemption notice via email to planning@cityoftemecula.org within five working days after the 30-day public posting period. Contact for该项目 is Mark Collins, Senior Planner, with Matt Peters, Director of Community Development, serving as the signatory. No federal acquisition regulation clauses, contract values, delivery schedules, inspection protocols, or procurement-specific representations apply, as the action is purely legislative and regulatory in nature, not a contracted service or supply acquisition.