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■ CITY of NORTH OLMSTED �— Mayor Nicole Dailey Jones hemp -derived cannabidiol.'s Although fully legal, the lack of regulation in the United States around Delta -8 and Delta -9 THC presents an environment similar to that of Kava and Kratom where there are many contaminants, including lead and mercury, are present in the products. The centers for disease control indicate that adverse effects of intoxication include; Lethargy Uncoordinated movements and decreased psychomotor activity Slurred speech Sedation Coma The research in inconclusive as to whether or not there is a scientifically dependable, and legally enforceable drug test that can prove impairment when driving a motor vehicle. To borrow boxing terminology, its a split decision. Bath Salts Although not named specifically in Ordinances 2023-52, 2023-53 or 2023-54, the Director of Public Safety and the Director of Economic and Community Development crafted a definition that was malleable to account for the ever changing landscape that is the unregulated psychoactive substances. One such example of this evolution are synthetic cathinones, more commonly known as "bath salts". Synthetic cathinones are unregulated psychoactive mind -altering substances with no legitimate medical use and are made to copy the effects of controlled substances. They are introduced and reintroduced into the market in quick succession to dodge or hinder law enforcement efforts to address their manufacture and sale.t6 Researchers at the National Institutes of health believe that these drugs mimic the effects of amphetamines, cocaine, MOLLY, and MDMA. Conclusory Statement The Administration's chief concern in regulating the substances in question is the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare. There have been many conversations with the Police and Fire Chief as well as the Building Commissioner as to the best approach to address the many heads of this hydra monster that is present in communities across the globe. As Associate Justice Louis Brandeis famously opined, smaller units of governments often serve as laboratories of democracy in which impartial 15 hfps:t/www.fda.(iov/consumers/consumer-updates/5-things-know-about-delta-8- tetrahvtlrocannabinol-delta-8-thc 16 hftps:/lnids.nih.uov/publications/dmgfacts/synthetic-cathinones-bath-salts