A dated, state-by-state guide to kratom sales law in all 50 states and Washington, DC: where it is legal, where it is banned, where a seller licence is needed, minimum ages and 7-OH limits. Each row links to a full law page with sources.
Last verified . General information, not legal advice.
Short answer
Kratom leaf is not banned federally, but states decide. Of 51 jurisdictions, 13 ban sales (Kentucky’s starts January 1, 2027), 6 require a seller licence or registration, 3 are under review and 29 allow sales. Federal action targets 7-OH and related compounds, and a DEA order on 7-OH cannot issue before about November 13, 2026.
Kratom legal status map
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- Legal, state rules (14)
Legal with state kratom rules. Kratom.One quotes this state. - Legal, no state law (12)
Legal with no state kratom law; local rules or pending bills may apply. Kratom.One quotes this state. - Legal, limited formats (3)
Legal, but only some formats are allowed. Kratom.One quotes those formats only. - Licence required (6)
Sellers need a state licence or registration. Kratom.One does not quote this state. - Under review (3)
Legal position unsettled or under review. Kratom.One does not quote this state. - Banned (13)
Banned or effectively banned. Kratom.One does not quote this state.
Kratom laws by state: full table
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| Alabama | Banned | – | Sales banned. | Law page | Not quoted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Legal, no state law | None statewide | No cap; Anchorage ban under review; 7-OH scheduling urged. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| Arizona | Legal, state rules | 18 | 7-OH 2% of alkaloid composition; synthetics banned. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| Arkansas | Banned | – | Sales banned. | Law page | Not quoted | |
| California | Banned | – | Effectively banned; adulterant enforcement since October 2025. | Law page | Not quoted | |
| Colorado | Legal, state rules | 21 | 7-OH 2% of alkaloid fraction; per-serving labels. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| Connecticut | Banned | – | Schedule I since March 2026. | Law page | Not quoted | |
| Delaware | Legal, state rules | 21 | No 7-OH cap yet; youth-appealing design banned; report due January 1, 2027. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| Florida | Legal, state rules | 21 | Emergency rule: 7-OH 1 mg per gram or mL, ppm label. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| Georgia | Legal, state rules | 21 | 7-OH 0.5 mg/g and 1 mg per serving; no vaporizable forms. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| Hawaii | Legal, limited formats | None statewide | Leaf over 0.050% 7-OH is Schedule I (emergency order); leaf formats only. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| Idaho | Legal, no state law | None statewide | No state kratom law; 2026 bills failed. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| Illinois | Legal, no state law | 18 | Minors-only state law; some cities act on 7-OH. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| Indiana | Banned | – | Sales banned. | Law page | Not quoted | |
| Iowa | Under review | None under state law | Legal now with no state kratom law; ban push, and Board of Pharmacy emergency rules are possible. | Law page | Not quoted | |
| Kansas | Banned | – | Banned since July 1, 2026. | Law page | Not quoted | |
| Kentucky | Banned from Jan 1, 2027 | 21 until January 1, 2027 | Legal and regulated through December 31, 2026; all processor and retailer sales banned from January 1, 2027. | Law page | Not quoted | |
| Louisiana | Banned | – | Banned since August 2025. | Law page | Not quoted | |
| Maine | Legal, no state law | None statewide | No state kratom law; not on state schedules. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| Maryland | Under review | 21 | Legal and regulated now; a clause barring products FDA has not recognized is under review. | Law page | Not quoted | |
| Massachusetts | Banned | – | DPH emergency Schedule I from August 28, 2026, up to one year. | Law page | Not quoted | |
| Michigan | Legal, no state law | None statewide | No state law; ban bill HB 5537 in Senate. Next review December 1, 2026. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| Minnesota | Legal, state rules | 21 | Age limit only (21 since August 1, 2026); no 7-OH cap. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| Mississippi | Licence required | 21 | Seller registration and excise tax; many local bans. | Law page | Not quoted | |
| Missouri | Legal, no state law | None statewide | No state law; Attorney General enforcement; Kansas City 21+ and licence. Next review November 16, 2026. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| Montana | Legal, no state law | None statewide | No state law; ban draft for the 2027 Legislature. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| Nebraska | Licence required | 21 | Product registration with the Department of Revenue. | Law page | Not quoted | |
| Nevada | Legal, state rules | 18 | Label and adulteration rule; Board of Pharmacy Schedule I draft pending. Next review November 16, 2026. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| New Hampshire | Legal, no state law | None statewide | No state law; Franklin ban, Nashua 21+. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| New Jersey | Legal, no state law | None statewide | No state law; 7-OH and ban bills pending. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| New Mexico | Legal, limited formats | None statewide | Not allowed in food or drink at permitted sites; no gummies, shots or liquids. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| New York | Legal, state rules | 21 | Labels from December 19, 2026; 7-OH cap bill awaits the Governor; county bans. Next review December 1, 2026. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| North Carolina | Legal, no state law | None statewide | No state law; Dare County ordinance; 21+ bills pending. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| North Dakota | Banned | 21 | No sales until the Attorney General issues licensing rules. | Law page | Not quoted | |
| Ohio | Legal, limited formats | None statewide | Natural leaf and powder only; 7-OH Schedule I when added or concentrated. Next review November 16, 2026. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| Oklahoma | Legal, state rules | 18 | 7-OH 1% of total alkaloids; wholesalers named as vendors. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| Oregon | Licence required | 21 | Processor registration required. | Law page | Not quoted | |
| Pennsylvania | Legal, no state law | None statewide | No state law; HB 2657 passed House, in Senate committee. Next review December 1, 2026. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| Rhode Island | Licence required | 21 | Department of Health licence and wholesale excise tax. | Law page | Not quoted | |
| South Carolina | Legal, state rules | 21 | Fully synthetic alkaloids banned; 7-OH amount on label. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| South Dakota | Legal, state rules | 21 | 7-OH 2% of alkaloid composition; set label warning. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| Tennessee | Banned | – | Banned since July 1, 2026. | Law page | Not quoted | |
| Texas | Legal, state rules | 18 | 7-OH 2% of overall alkaloid composition; synthetics banned. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| Utah | Licence required | 21 | Pure leaf only; per-product registration and licensed retail. | Law page | Not quoted | |
| Vermont | Banned | – | Sales banned. | Law page | Not quoted | |
| Virginia | Legal, state rules | 21 | 7-OH 1% of alkaloids and 1 mg per serving; set label. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| Washington | Legal, no state law | None statewide | No state law; city bans including Spokane. | Law page | Bulk page | |
| Washington, DC | Under review | None set by DC law | Legal, but 7-OH is Schedule I at any amount; legal position under review. | Law page | Not quoted | |
| West Virginia | Licence required | 21 | Leaf only; seller permit required. | Law page | Not quoted | |
| Wisconsin | Banned | – | Sales banned. | Law page | Not quoted | |
| Wyoming | Legal, state rules | 21 | 7-OH 2% of alkaloid composition; per-serving labels. | Law page | Bulk page |
What changed recently
- October 14, 2026
DEA published a notice of intent on 7-OH and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl. An order cannot issue before about November 13, 2026.
- October 5, 2026
Pennsylvania HB 2657 passed the House 202-0 and moved to Senate committee.
- September 22, 2026
Hawaii emergency order placed leaf over 0.050% 7-OH in Schedule I.
- September 8, 2026
Delaware's 21 and over kratom law took effect.
- August 28, 2026
Massachusetts emergency Schedule I order began, for up to one year.
- August 26, 2026
DEA temporarily placed mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15 and MGM-16 in Schedule I.
- August 1, 2026
Minnesota raised its kratom purchase age from 18 to 21.
- July 1, 2026
Kansas and Tennessee bans, Virginia HB 360 and Wyoming SF 56 took effect.
- June 22, 2026
Florida's Attorney General issued the 7-OH emergency rule.
Methodology
Primary sources first
Each row starts from the statute, rule, agency notice or official release for that state. When only news coverage was available, the state page says so.
Checked state by state
Every state has its own law page with sources and open questions. This table summarizes those pages and links to each one.
Dated and rechecked
Every row shows a last-verified date. Pending bills, emergency orders and federal action are rechecked on the dates shown on the bulk pages and after any federal order.
Clear about what we do not know
Where a rule is unconfirmed or secondary-sourced, the state page labels it. We do not fill gaps with guesses.
Cite this data
Suggested citation
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Kratom laws FAQ
Is kratom legal in the United States?
There is no federal ban on kratom leaf. Federal action is aimed at 7-OH and related compounds: mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15 and MGM-16 became temporary Schedule I substances on August 26, 2026, and DEA published a notice of intent on 7-OH on October 14, 2026. States set their own rules, and the table above shows each one.
Which states have banned kratom?
Our table lists 13 states where sales are banned or effectively banned: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont and Wisconsin. Dates differ, and Kentucky's ban starts January 1, 2027.
Which states require a seller licence or registration?
Rhode Island, Utah, West Virginia, Nebraska, Mississippi and Oregon. Kratom.One does not quote those states today.
What is the minimum age to buy kratom?
It depends on the state. Several set 21, including Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, New York, South Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia and Wyoming. Arizona, Illinois, Nevada, Oklahoma and Texas set 18, and many states set none. Kratom.One sells to businesses and adults 21 and over everywhere.
Which states cap 7-OH in kratom products?
Texas, Arizona, Colorado, South Dakota, Wyoming and New York (if its pending bill is signed) use 2%. Oklahoma uses 1% of total alkaloids, Virginia uses 1% and 1 mg per serving, Georgia uses 0.5 mg per gram and 1 mg per serving, and Florida uses 1 mg per gram or mL under an emergency rule.
How often is this page updated?
Each state's row carries a last-verified date, and the six states with pending decisions have a next review date on their bulk page. We also recheck after any federal order and add every change to the change log above.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is general information built from statutes, agency notices and news reports, and laws change often and vary by city and county. Confirm the current rules with qualified counsel before you sell or ship.
Can I cite or reuse this data?
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