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Is Kratom Legal in Washington, DC?

Yes, with limits. Kratom leaf and mitragynine are not controlled substances in the District, but a DC Health rule has listed 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) in Schedule I since 2016, with no minimum amount. That makes any 7-OH product a Schedule I substance in DC. Beyond that, the District has no kratom statute, age limit, labeling rule or testing rule.

Last verified . General information, not legal advice.

What changed recently

  1. DC Health published an emergency rule that added 7-OH to Schedule I.
  2. A second emergency and proposed rule was issued.
  3. The final rule took effect (63 DCR 14819).
  4. The current codified Schedule I rule took effect (65 DCR 0635), with errata on February 16, 2018. It still lists 7-OH.
  5. A DC Health home-kitchen food rule reportedly took effect barring home-kitchen businesses from selling food that contains kratom. This comes from a secondary source only.
  6. Federal: DEA temporarily placed mitragynine pseudoindoxyl (MP), MGM-15 and MGM-16 in Schedule I. Federal law applies in DC.

The District of Columbia rules in detail

7-OH is Schedule I, at any amount

DC Health’s controlled-substance rule lists “(Kratom) 7-hydroxymitragynine” among Schedule I novel psychoactive substances. The listing has no concentration threshold. Mitragynine and the kratom leaf itself are not listed.

The rule does not exempt the small amount of 7-OH that occurs naturally in leaf. The research found no enforcement policy on trace 7-OH in plain leaf products, so the risk for leaf is unclear. Products sold for their 7-OH content, such as 7-OH tablets, shots or gummies, sit squarely inside the listing.

Reports differ on whether the listing still stands

Some online sources say 7-OH was removed from DC’s Schedule I in 2019. The current codified rule text, effective January 26, 2018, still lists it, and no later amendment appears on DCRegs. Until DC Health or the Council confirms otherwise, treat 7-OH as Schedule I.

No kratom statute, age limit or label rule

The DC Council has passed no kratom consumer-protection law. There is no kratom minimum age, no required label content, no testing mandate and no seller license. A January 2026 survey of state laws reported no DC kratom bill pending. General controlled-substance law does raise penalties for giving Schedule I substances such as 7-OH to minors.

Federal compounds

DC has not listed MP, MGM-15 or MGM-16 itself. They are federal Schedule I substances by DEA temporary order from August 26, 2026, and federal law applies in the District. On October 14, 2026 DEA also published a notice of intent to temporarily schedule 7-OH and MP above a threshold at the federal level.

Food businesses

A secondary source reports that a DC Health cottage food rule (25-L DCMR 218.1(p)), effective October 17, 2025, bars home-kitchen businesses from selling food products that contain kratom. The research did not verify the primary text.

Local rules inside District of Columbia

We did not confirm any city or county kratom ordinances in District of Columbia. That is not the same as there being none, so check the municipal and county code for every ship-to address.

Enforcement and penalties

DC Health sets the schedules under authority delegated by the Mayor. The Metropolitan Police Department, prosecutors and DEA enforce controlled-substance law. Under D.C. Code s. 48-904.01, simple possession of a Schedule I substance is a misdemeanor with up to 180 days and a fine of up to $1,000.

Because 7-OH is a Schedule I substance in DC, distributing it is a felony. The penalty tier depends on how DC law classifies 7-OH, which we could not confirm, so we do not state ranges here. Ask DC counsel before any sale that could involve 7-OH, including plain leaf with natural 7-OH.

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 District of Columbia

  1. Do not ship 7-OH tablets, shots, gummies or extracts to DC addresses.
  2. Do not ship products containing MP, MGM-15 or MGM-16 anywhere, including DC.
  3. Get lot-level lab reports for leaf products so you know their natural 7-OH content.
  4. Ask DC counsel whether trace natural 7-OH in plain leaf creates exposure.
  5. Set your own age gate, since DC law sets none for kratom.
  6. Do not sell kratom-containing food through home-kitchen operations.
  7. Recheck DCRegs for any change to the 7-OH listing or any federal-threshold adoption.

Tell us your products, quantities and ship-to state and we will review the District of Columbia rules against your order before we quote.

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District of Columbia kratom law FAQ

Is kratom legal in Washington, DC?

Kratom leaf and mitragynine are legal in the District, but 7-OH is a Schedule I substance under a DC Health rule, at any amount. There is no DC kratom statute.

What is the minimum age to buy kratom in DC?

DC law sets no kratom minimum age. Distributing a Schedule I substance such as 7-OH to a minor carries enhanced penalties.

What is DC's 7-OH limit?

There is no allowed amount. The DC rule lists 7-OH in Schedule I with no threshold, and it does not exempt natural 7-OH in leaf.

Was 7-OH removed from DC's Schedule I in 2019?

Some online sources say so, but the current codified rule effective January 26, 2018 still lists 7-OH and no later amendment was found. Treat it as controlled until DC confirms otherwise.

Does DC require a license or lab testing for kratom?

No. DC has no kratom-specific license, registration, label or testing rule.

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.

What we have not confirmed yet
  • Whether 7-OH counts as a narcotic or abusive drug under D.C. Code 48-901.02, which sets the 5-year or 30-year distribution tier.
  • Whether 7-OH was removed from DC's Schedule I in 2019, as some online sources claim; DC Health or Council confirmation is needed.
  • Whether DC prosecutes trace natural 7-OH in plain leaf products.
  • Whether Bill 26-760 or Act 26-391 on unlicensed establishments affects kratom or 7-OH sales.
  • The primary text of the cottage food kratom exclusion in 25-L DCMR 218.1(p).
  • Whether DC will adopt the federal MP, MGM-15 and MGM-16 listings or a federal 7-OH threshold by rule.

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.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Sold to businesses and adults 21 and over only. We do not ship to states or localities where sale is prohibited.