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Is Kratom Legal in New Jersey?

Yes. Kratom is legal in New Jersey, and the state has no kratom statute, age limit, label rule or testing rule. Legislative statements from March and September 2026 say 7-OH is not barred by New Jersey law. Several bills are pending, including S301 to put 7-OH in Schedule I, CJ's Law to ban kratom, and a 21+ Kratom Consumer Protection Act.

Last verified . General information, not legal advice.

What changed recently

  1. Bills on 7-OH (S4772, A6145), a Kratom Consumer Protection Act (S1476, A1188) and CJ's Law died without passage.
  2. A1636 (7-OH Schedule I plus a sales ban) and S829/A1617 (CJ's Law, a kratom ban) went to committee in the new session.
  3. The Senate Health Committee reported S301, which would add 7-OH to Schedule I. It went to Senate Budget and Appropriations.
  4. Federal: DEA temporarily placed MP, MGM-15 and MGM-16 in Schedule I.
  5. A5359, the Assembly twin of S301, was introduced and sent to Assembly Judiciary.
  6. MP, MGM-15 and MGM-16 reportedly became Schedule I in New Jersey, 30 days after the federal order. This rests on a secondary source.
  7. S2271, a narrower CJ's Law on manufacture and distribution, moved to Senate Law and Public Safety.

The New Jersey rules in detail

No state kratom statute

New Jersey has no law that sets an age limit, label content, testing or a license for kratom. The Legislature’s own bill statements say possession and distribution of kratom are not barred by New Jersey law, and that 7-OH is not barred either.

Synthetic kratom compounds

A substance placed in federal Schedule I becomes controlled in New Jersey 30 days later unless the Director of Consumer Affairs objects, per a secondary source on N.J.S.A. 24:21-3. On that basis, mitragynine pseudoindoxyl (MP), MGM-15 and MGM-16 are reported to be Schedule I in New Jersey from September 25, 2026. The Attorney General’s alert on this could not be read, so confirm it before stocking any product with these compounds.

Pending bills on 7-OH

S301 and its twin A5359 would add 7-OH to Schedule I, effective right away if enacted. A1636 would schedule 7-OH and ban sales of products that contain it. None had passed as of October 2026.

Pending bills that would ban or regulate kratom

S829/A1617, CJ’s Law, would make it a crime to make, sell or possess anything containing kratom. S2271/A1203 is a narrower version. On the other side, S1384 and A4222 would create a Kratom Consumer Protection Act with a 21+ age limit, labels, Department of Health product registration and a 7-OH cap of 2% of alkaloids. The 2026-2027 session runs to January 2028.

Local rules inside New Jersey

State law is not the whole picture. Cities and counties can add their own rules, and some already have.

  • Highlands (Monmouth County). One secondary source mentions a borough kratom ordinance posted in 2025 but does not describe it. Not verified.
  • Watchung. One secondary source says a 21+ sales ordinance was introduced in July 2026. Adoption was not confirmed.

Enforcement and penalties

New Jersey has no kratom-specific penalties today. MP, MGM-15 and MGM-16 are reported to be treated as Schedule I controlled dangerous substances, and the Attorney General reportedly warned that violators could face criminal charges. Both points come from secondary sources.

If S301 passes, the committee statement says distributing 7-OH would be a second-degree crime for 1 ounce or more and a third-degree crime for less. Under S1384/A4222, a sale to someone under 21 would be a petty disorderly persons offense. Neither is law yet.

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 New Jersey

  1. Remove any product with MP, MGM-15 or MGM-16 from New Jersey listings until the state's scheduling date is confirmed.
  2. Keep 7-OH products under review, since S301 would make 7-OH distribution a crime with no delay.
  3. Adopt a 21+ policy now to match the pending Consumer Protection Act bills.
  4. Keep lot-level lab reports that show 7-OH as a share of total alkaloids, so you can check against the proposed 2% cap.
  5. Check town codes for each ship-to address, starting with Highlands and Watchung.
  6. Track S301, A5359, S829 and S1384 through the 2026-2027 session.

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New Jersey kratom law FAQ

Is kratom legal in New Jersey?

Yes. New Jersey has no kratom statute, and legislative statements from 2026 say kratom and 7-OH are not barred by state law.

What is the minimum age to buy kratom in New Jersey?

There is no statewide age limit. S1384 and A4222 would set it at 21, but they are still in committee.

Is 7-OH legal in New Jersey?

Yes, as of September 2026. S301 and A5359 would add 7-OH to Schedule I, and S301 has cleared the Senate Health Committee.

Are synthetic kratom compounds banned in New Jersey?

MP, MGM-15 and MGM-16 are reported to be Schedule I in New Jersey from September 25, 2026, following federal scheduling. The state alert could not be read, so confirm it.

Does New Jersey require kratom testing or a license?

No. The pending Kratom Consumer Protection Act would add Department of Health product registration.

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
  • The Attorney General and Division of Consumer Affairs alert on MP, MGM-15 and MGM-16: its date, the substances covered and whether a formal notice was published.
  • Whether the Director of Consumer Affairs has taken or proposed any action on 7-OH or kratom.
  • What the Highlands, Watchung and any other town ordinances say.
  • Whether S301 has been set for a Senate Budget committee or floor vote.

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.

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