Kratom is legal to sell in Colorado to adults 21 and over, but only under the Daniel Bregger Act. It caps 7-OH at 2% of the alkaloid fraction, bans synthetic and semi-synthetic alkaloids, and requires labels that show mitragynine and 7-OH per serving. Individual towns, including Castle Rock, are adding their own sales bans.
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What changed recently
- SB25-072, the Daniel Bregger Act, was signed and took effect the same day (C.R.S. 6-1-740).
- The Attorney General issued a public advisory saying kratom violations are Consumer Protection Act violations.
- Federal: DEA temporarily scheduled mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15 and MGM-16.
- Castle Rock approved an ordinance banning retail kratom sales. Local reporting says it takes effect in November 2026.
The Colorado rules in detail
Age limit and where product can sit
Selling or offering kratom to anyone under 21 is prohibited. Products also cannot be displayed or stored where people under 21 can reach them, and the label has to advise against use under 21.
What the label must carry
Each retail package must clearly show the following:
- Name and business address of the manufacturer or distributor.
- A full ingredient list.
- Advice against use if under 21, pregnant or breastfeeding, and to consult a health-care professional.
- Statements that the product may be habit forming and may interact with medications.
- The FDA disclaimer and a keep-out-of-reach-of-children statement.
- Directions for use: serving amount, servings per package, and maximum servings per 24 hours.
- The quantity of mitragynine and 7-OH per serving.
7-OH and alkaloid limits
7-OH may not exceed 2% of the alkaloid composition of the product. That cap applies to selling and also to manufacturing, packaging, labeling and distributing. Synthesized and semi-synthesized alkaloids are barred outright, and so is adding fentanyl or any other controlled substance.
The statute does not ban naturally occurring 7-OH below the cap. It does require you to declare the per-serving amount on the label.
Product types the statute restricts
The statute prohibits kratom products that are confection-like or appealing to children, and combustible or vape kratom products. Gummies and shots deserve a close read against that language. Whether a given product falls inside it is a question for Colorado counsel, and we do not treat it as settled here.
Testing and licensing
The enrolled text contains no mandatory third-party testing rule and no registration or license for sellers. In practice, you cannot truthfully print a per-serving 7-OH number or show you meet the 2% cap without a lab report for each lot. Our guide on how to read a kratom lab report covers what to look for.
Local rules inside Colorado
State law is not the whole picture. Cities and counties can add their own rules, and some already have.
- Castle Rock. The Town Council voted 6-1 to ban retail kratom sales. Sales are covered, not possession or use. Reporting on the exact final vote date and on penalties is inconsistent, so check the town code before shipping there.
Enforcement and penalties
Violations are treated as deceptive trade practices and enforced by the Attorney General under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act. The kratom statute does not itself spell out dollar penalties, so confirm the penalty exposure with Colorado counsel. Selling to someone under 21 is also addressed in the criminal code (C.R.S. 18-13-132).
Federal context
Federal rules sit on top of state law. As of the sources we reviewed on October 18, 2026, DEA had temporarily scheduled mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15 and MGM-16 (effective August 26, 2026). On October 14, 2026 it published a notice of intent to temporarily schedule 7-OH and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl above a threshold (more than 1 mg per gram or per mL, or less than 100 times as much mitragynine as 7-OH); that order cannot take effect before about November 13, 2026. DEA has said its action does not override stricter state law. Check the Federal Register for anything newer, and see our overview of kratom laws for sellers for the federal background.
Wholesale buyer checklist for Colorado
- Confirm every buyer and every counter sale is gated at 21 and over.
- Get a lot-level lab report that shows mitragynine and 7-OH, and confirm 7-OH is 2% or less of the alkaloid fraction.
- Build labels that include every required element, including per-serving mitragynine and 7-OH.
- Confirm nothing in the product is synthetic or semi-synthetic.
- Have Colorado counsel review any gummy, shot, or candy-like format before you stock it.
- Do not carry combustible or vape kratom products.
- Store and display product away from anyone under 21.
- Check the town or city code for each ship-to address, starting with Castle Rock.
Tell us your products, quantities and ship-to state and we will review the Colorado rules against your order before we quote.
Colorado kratom law FAQ
Is kratom legal in Colorado?
Yes, for adults 21 and over, under the Daniel Bregger Act (C.R.S. 6-1-740). It is a regulated market, not an unregulated one: 7-OH is capped at 2% of the alkaloid fraction and synthetic alkaloids are banned.
What is the minimum age to buy kratom in Colorado?
21. Sales or offers to anyone younger are prohibited, and products cannot be displayed or stored where under-21s can access them.
What is Colorado's 7-OH limit?
2% of the alkaloid composition of the product. The label must also state the amount of 7-OH per serving.
Does Colorado require lab testing or a seller license for kratom?
The enrolled statute text we reviewed has neither. Because labels must state per-serving mitragynine and 7-OH, most sellers rely on lot-level lab reports anyway.
Can a Colorado town ban kratom even though the state allows it?
Yes. Castle Rock voted in fall 2026 to ban retail kratom sales, and other towns can act too. Check local code for each ship-to address.
How we verified this page
We checked the sources below on October 18, 2026. Where a primary source (a statute, bill text or agency release) was available we relied on it, and we say so when a detail comes from news coverage or a secondary summary.
- SB25-072 enrolled bill text
- Colorado General Assembly bill page for SB25-072
- Colorado Attorney General kratom advisory (August 13, 2025)
- Colorado Politics on the Castle Rock ordinance
- Denver7 on the Castle Rock ordinance
- Federal Register: DEA notice of intent on 7-OH
What we have not confirmed yet
- Whether the codified text of C.R.S. 6-1-740 has any 2026 amendments.
- Consumer Protection Act civil penalty amounts for kratom violations.
- Final text, effective date and penalties of the Castle Rock ordinance, and any other Colorado town bans.
- How the 2% alkaloid-fraction cap is measured, since no state test method was found.
Related state pages and guides
- Kratom laws in Texas: Legal, regulated
- Kratom laws in Oklahoma: Legal, regulated
- Kratom laws in Florida: Legal, regulated (7-OH scheduled)
- All kratom laws by state
- Kratom laws for sellers: state and local rules
- Shipping and returns
- Wholesale kratom FAQ
This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change often and vary by city and county. Confirm the current rules with qualified counsel before you sell or ship, and recheck on a schedule.