Pettis County is the first county in the state to ban the sale or use of a substance that is legal in Missouri.
K2, also known as Spice, is a mix of herbs such as blue lotus flowers that is combined with synthetic cannabinoids to produce a high similar to marijuana. The Pettis County Commission voted Monday to ban the sale, possession or use of K2.
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