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Is Kratom Legal in Rhode Island?

Yes, with limits. Kratom became legal in Rhode Island on April 1, 2026, under the Rhode Island Kratom Act, but only through Department of Health (RIDOH) licensed manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers. Buyers must be 21 and show photo ID, products must stay under caps for mitragynine and 7-OH, and delivery to retail purchasers is prohibited. Distributors also owe a 15% excise tax on wholesale cost.

Last verified . General information, not legal advice.

What changed recently

  1. Governor McKee vetoed an earlier Kratom Act, according to news reporting. Kratom stayed prohibited.
  2. The Rhode Island Kratom Act was enacted as P.L. 2025 ch. 446 (H 5565 Sub A) and ch. 447 (S 0792 Sub A).
  3. House Corporations heard 2026-H 7518, which would require kratom to be kept in a locked case behind the counter.
  4. The Act took effect. RIDOH licensing opened, and the Division of Taxation began the 15% kratom excise tax (Advisory 2026-10).
  5. RIDOH said inspectors removed kratom from an unlicensed West Warwick store and that it will fine unlicensed sellers.
  6. Federal: a DEA temporary Schedule I order for mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15 and MGM-16 took effect, per news reports.
  7. RIDOH may begin setting license fees by rule instead of the fixed statutory amounts.

The Rhode Island rules in detail

A license at every tier of the supply chain

RIDOH licenses manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers. Each license is annual and covers one place of business and one class. The definitions expressly include out-of-state distributors and retailers that sell into Rhode Island.

Through December 31, 2027, fees are $2,000 for a manufacturer, importer or distributor and $1,000 for a retailer, for both initial and renewal licenses. Fees are non-refundable. Applications go through healthri.mylicense.com and must include product labels, ownership details, distribution and vendor lists, distance from schools and an affidavit.

The supply chain is tiered. Manufacturers and importers sell only to licensed distributors. Distributors sell to other licensed distributors or to licensed retailers. Retailers buy only from licensed distributors.

Age, ID and the point of sale

No one may sell, transfer, distribute or advertise kratom to anyone under 21. A valid photo ID showing date of birth is required for every purchase, and product must be kept behind the sales counter. Each register needs a required sign in English and Spanish.

Free product and coupons are banned for under-21s and within 500 feet of a school. Retail sales may happen only at the licensed fixed location, and delivery of kratom to retail purchasers is prohibited. That appears to rule out direct-to-consumer mail or online orders into the state.

Alkaloid caps and banned product types

Mitragynine may not exceed 150 mg per serving. 7-OH may not exceed 0.5 mg per gram, 1 mg per serving, or 1% of total kratom alkaloids. Synthetic mitragynine, synthetic 7-OH, other synthetically derived kratom compounds and chemically altered alkaloids are banned. Natural 7-OH within the caps is allowed. Some secondary summaries describe Rhode Island as banning 7-OH outright, but the statute text does not.

Kratom may not be sold as a conventional food or beverage, or in combustible, vaporized, aerosolized or injectable form. Candy-like products and packaging that appeals to under-21s are also barred. Heavy metals must stay under set limits (arsenic under 2 ppm, cadmium under 0.82, lead under 1.2, mercury under 0.4), and residual solvents must meet USP 467.

Label and packaging

Packaging must be child-resistant under 16 CFR 1700.15(b), tested per 16 CFR 1700.20. The label must clearly show:

  • Advice to consult a healthcare professional before use.
  • That kratom may be habit forming.
  • That it is not safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • A warning about dangerous medication interactions.
  • The FDA disclaimer.
  • Net quantity in U.S. customary units.
  • Mitragynine and/or 7-OH per serving, plus total mitragynine and 7-OH in the product.
  • Recommended serving amount and servings per 24 hours.
  • A keep-away-from-children storage warning.
  • The manufacturer’s name and physical address. A PO box does not qualify.

Labels are submitted to RIDOH with the license application on the Kratom Product Review Form.

Testing

The statute has no routine pre-market testing rule. RIDOH may order an independent third-party test at a lab of its choosing to check compliance, and the retailer pays the test and administrative costs. Not paying within 30 days can lead to suspension or revocation. You still need lot-level results to prove the caps and heavy metal limits. See how to read a kratom lab report.

Excise and sales tax

Licensed manufacturers, importers and distributors pay a kratom excise tax of 15% of wholesale cost under R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 44-20.3. The Division of Taxation administers it, and distributors register with that division. Sales tax also applies, and retailers need a sales permit.

Local rules inside Rhode Island

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

Enforcement and penalties

RIDOH’s Kratom Licensing Unit runs licensing and product compliance. The Division of Taxation handles the excise tax, BHDDH and RIDOH run unannounced compliance checks, and police may seize contraband at RIDOH’s direction. Product that does not comply is contraband.

Under the statute, product or age violations carry RIDOH fines up to $1,000 for a first offense and up to $2,000 for a second, with license revocation and a sales ban on a third. Selling without a license carries a $5,000 fine per citation (s. 21-28.12-8). Separate fines apply to sales to minors and free product, and the tax chapter adds its own penalties, including criminal ones for evasion. Ask Rhode Island counsel how these apply to your setup.

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 Rhode Island

  1. Get a RIDOH license for each class and each place of business before you sell into Rhode Island, including if you are out of state.
  2. Sell only to licensed distributors or retailers in the correct tier, and keep a copy of each buyer's RIDOH license.
  3. Do not ship kratom directly to consumers in Rhode Island.
  4. Confirm from lot-level lab results that mitragynine is 150 mg or less per serving and 7-OH meets all three caps.
  5. Check heavy metal results against the state ppm limits and residual solvents against USP 467.
  6. Use child-resistant packaging and a label with every required element, and file labels on the Kratom Product Review Form.
  7. Drop any beverage, food, vape, combustible, injectable or candy-like format.
  8. Register with the Division of Taxation and file the 15% excise tax if you hold a manufacturer, importer or distributor license.

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Rhode Island kratom law FAQ

Is kratom legal in Rhode Island?

Yes, since April 1, 2026, under the Rhode Island Kratom Act. Every manufacturer, importer, distributor and retailer needs a RIDOH license, and products must meet alkaloid caps and label rules.

What is the minimum age to buy kratom in Rhode Island?

21. A valid photo ID with date of birth is required for every purchase, and product must be kept behind the counter.

What is Rhode Island's 7-OH limit?

7-OH may not exceed 0.5 mg per gram, 1 mg per serving, or 1% of total kratom alkaloids. Synthetic and chemically altered 7-OH is banned.

Do out-of-state wholesalers need a Rhode Island license?

The definitions include out-of-state distributors and retailers that sell into Rhode Island, so a license appears to be needed. RIDOH has not published separate guidance for out-of-state sellers, so confirm with RIDOH or counsel.

Can kratom be shipped to consumers in Rhode Island?

No. The law bans delivery of kratom to retail purchasers, and retail sales must happen at the licensed location.

Is there a kratom tax in Rhode Island?

Yes. Licensed manufacturers, importers and distributors pay a 15% excise tax on wholesale cost, and sales tax also applies.

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 the 2026 locked-case bills (H 7518 and S 2457) passed. Trackers show only introduction and a hearing.
  • The RIDOH rule text at 216-RICR-10-05-2 and any other product, label or training rules adopted under the Act.
  • Whether an out-of-state wholesaler that ships only to Rhode Island licensed distributors needs its own license.
  • Whether the delivery ban covers every direct-to-consumer online or mail sale. It appears to.
  • The exact section numbers for the delivery ban and free-product ban within ss. 11-9-13.21 to 13.24.
  • Whether P.L. 2025 ch. 447 (the Senate version) differs in any way from ch. 446.

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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