Preble Street and project representatives told councilors that the Home for Good permanent supportive housing is low-barrier but not a shelter: illegal drug use that disrupts neighbors or staff would be treated as a lease violation and could ultimately result in eviction through the court system if other interventions fail.

Members pressed staff to make legislation and regulation objectives more proactive, explicitly naming AI in therapy, psychedelic‑assisted therapy, uniform standards review (Senate Bill 1441), license portability/compacts and the growing paraprofessional/coach sector as items to track and, where appropriate, pursue via regulation or legislative proposals.

Lawmakers agreed to interim study or amendment work on a package of vape bills and a nitrous‑oxide restriction after debate over whether states can regulate devices made overseas, online sales, and how to enforce intent or retailer restrictions.

Dozens of residents, clinicians and industry representatives gave testimony for and against kratom at a Town of Plymouth public forum; speakers described deaths attributed to mitragynine, clinical use for chronic pain and recovery, and urged either full municipal bans or strong regulation distinguishing natural leaf from concentrated synthetic 7‑OH products. The board took no vote and said it will continue deliberation at future meetings.

After a public-health presentation and county retail survey results, the Fortuna City Council voted to ask staff to draft a total ban on recreational nitrous oxide sales and a tobacco retail licensing ordinance modeled on county rules.

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