Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino wants to ban the sale of kratom across the county, saying the increasingly popular substance poses a serious risk to public health, especially for young people. Getty Images Kratom Ban in Dutchess CountyDutchess County Attempts to Ban KratomIn a post shared on Facebook, Serino said she's been hearing from concerned parents and residents throughout Dutchess County who are worried about the growing availability of kratom and the potential dangers associated with it. As a result, the county executive announced she is proposing a countywide ban on the sale and distribution of kratom in Dutchess County. Getty Images Kratom Ban in Dutchess County, NYWhat is Kratom? If approved, the proposed ban would make Dutchess County one of the first counties in New York to prohibit the sale and distribution of kratom.