Kratom legal map
Where kratom is banned, restricted or regulated in the US. Updated monthly.
Kratom is not a federally controlled substance in the United States, but 11 states ban it outright, California has blocked sales by administrative order, and about 25 more states regulate it. This page is a consumer summary, not legal advice. Laws are changing quickly in 2026, so check your state’s own rules before buying.
Last checked: November 9, 2026. Next check: December 2026. See what changed this year.
Federal status (US)
Botanical kratom is legal under federal law. In 2026 the DEA moved against compounds derived from the kratom alkaloid 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH): three related compounds (MP, MGM-15 and MGM-16) were temporarily placed in Schedule I on August 26, 2026, and a proposed order would also schedule 7-OH itself above a threshold of 0.05% in plant material. As of October 2026 the 7-OH order had not been finalized. A bill to permanently schedule synthetic 7-OH, H.R. 8000, was introduced in March 2026. Our 7-OH guide explains what this means for lab testing.
What KratomSource does: we test and review botanical kratom products only. We do not review, link to or score concentrated or semi-synthetic 7-OH products, and we hide “Visit vendor” buttons for visitors in states where kratom is banned.
States that ban kratom
Buying, selling or possessing kratom is prohibited in these states. Four of them (Connecticut, Kansas, Massachusetts and Tennessee) banned it in 2026.
| State | Since | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2016 | Mitragynine and 7-OH are Schedule I controlled substances |
| Arkansas | 2016 | Principal alkaloids scheduled |
| Connecticut | March 25, 2026 | Kratom and 7-OH added to Schedule I by regulation; retailers had to pull products by that date |
| Indiana | 2014 | Listed as a synthetic drug |
| Kansas | July 1, 2026 | Mitragynine (SB 430) and 7-OH (HB 2365) placed in Schedule I; possession and sale are felonies |
| Louisiana | August 1, 2025 | Statewide ban with penalties of up to 5 years in prison |
| Massachusetts | August 28, 2026 | Temporary emergency Schedule I order from the Department of Public Health covering all kratom |
| Rhode Island | Ban lifted April 1, 2026. Now regulated; see the next table | |
| Tennessee | July 1, 2026 | Public Chapter 950: possession is a misdemeanor, manufacture or sale a felony |
| Vermont | 2016 | Mitragynine on the regulated-drug list |
| Wisconsin | 2014 | Mitragynine and 7-OH are Schedule I |
California is a special case. There is no statewide ban law, but the Department of Public Health barred the manufacture and sale of kratom and 7-OH products for consumption effective October 24, 2025, including online sales. Possession is not criminalized. For practical purposes, vendors cannot legally ship to California. Washington, D.C. lists 7-OH as Schedule I under a 2016 regulation; its treatment of natural leaf is unclear and most vendors do not ship there.
States that regulate kratom
These states allow kratom under rules that usually come from a version of the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA). The typical package: a minimum age, labeling requirements, a cap on 7-OH as a share of total alkaloids, a ban on synthetic or adulterated products, and in some states vendor registration or licensing.
| State | Min. age | 7-OH limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 18 | 2% of alkaloids | KCPA since 2019; no synthetics; labeling required |
| Colorado | 21 | 2% of alkaloids | Product registration; synthetic kratom banned; Denver bars sale for human consumption |
| Delaware | 21 | Not set | Age rule effective September 8, 2026; testing and licensing rules under study |
| Florida | 21 | 1 mg/g solids, 1 mg/mL liquids | Concentrated 7-OH is Schedule I; thousands of products pulled in 2025–26; Sarasota County bans kratom entirely |
| Georgia | 21 | 0.5 mg/g and 1 mg per serving | Behind-counter sales; no vape forms; KCPA effective January 1, 2025 |
| Illinois | 18 | Not set | Age rule only; several city and county bans |
| Kentucky | 21 | 2% of alkaloids | Statewide sales ban takes effect January 1, 2027 (HB 757); litigation pending |
| Maryland | 21 | Not set | Sales to under-21s prohibited |
| Minnesota | 21 | Not set | Age raised from 18 effective August 1, 2026 |
| Mississippi | 21 | 1% of alkaloids | Behind-counter sales; 25% excise tax; roughly 8 counties and 33 cities have local bans |
| Nebraska | 21 | 2% of alkaloids | Online age verification required |
| Nevada | 18 | Not set | Labeling; no adulterants |
| New York | 21 | Not set | Mandatory warning label; no “all natural” marketing; signed December 22, 2025 |
| North Dakota | 21 | Concentrates banned | Sales not permitted until state licensing rules are issued, expected 2027 |
| Ohio | Not set | 7-OH Schedule I | Only dried leaf and plain powder are exempt; extracts and teas are not (permanent rule May 19, 2026) |
| Oklahoma | 18 | 1% of alkaloids | KCPA; no synthetics |
| Oregon | 21 | Not set | Processor registration and third-party testing required |
| Rhode Island | 21 | Strict caps | Rhode Island Kratom Act effective April 1, 2026 replaced the old ban; in-store sales only, mail delivery prohibited |
| South Carolina | 21 | Not set | No synthetics; labeling |
| South Dakota | 21 | 2% of alkaloids | No synthetics |
| Texas | 18 | 2% of alkaloids | Lab testing and labeling required; Attorney General pursuing noncompliant retailers |
| Utah | Not set | Restricted | Pure leaf only, sold by registered in-state retailers (SB 45, May 2026) |
| Virginia | 21 | 1% and 1 mg per serving | Locked case or behind counter; dependence warning; concentrated 7-OH sales banned July 1, 2026 |
| West Virginia | 21 | Not set | Vendor permit and product registration |
| Wyoming | 21 | 2% of alkaloids | Effective July 1, 2026; no vape or candy forms |
States with no kratom law
Kratom is legal and unregulated at the state level in Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Washington. Several of these have bills in motion: Iowa’s governor is seeking a ban, Michigan’s HB 5537 ban bill is in the Senate, Montana has a 2027 ban bill drafted, and North Carolina (HB 328), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (SB 233) have KCPA or 7-OH bills pending. Local bans exist even in these states: Idaho Falls and Kellogg (ID), Albuquerque (NM), Kansas City (MO, with its own 21+ rule and 7-OH ban) and six Washington cities have restricted retail sales.
What changed in 2026
- March 25: Connecticut bans kratom (Schedule I by regulation).
- April 1: Rhode Island lifts its ban and replaces it with the Rhode Island Kratom Act.
- May 19: Ohio’s permanent 7-OH rule takes effect; only plain leaf and powder are exempt.
- July 1: Kansas and Tennessee bans take effect; Virginia bans concentrated 7-OH sales; Wyoming’s 21+ law begins.
- August 1: Minnesota raises its minimum age to 21.
- August 3: North Dakota pauses sales pending licensing rules (executive order).
- August 26: DEA’s temporary scheduling of MP, MGM-15 and MGM-16 takes effect.
- August 28: Massachusetts emergency ban takes effect.
- September 8: Delaware’s 21+ rule takes effect.
- Coming January 1, 2027: Kentucky’s statewide sales ban.
Canada
Kratom is in a grey zone in Canada. It is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, so possession is not a criminal offence. But Health Canada has not authorized any kratom product for sale as a drug or natural health product, and it considers selling kratom for human consumption to be illegal under the Food and Drugs Act. Health Canada has seized unauthorized kratom from retail stores (Edmonton and Milton, Ontario, among others) and works with the Canada Border Services Agency to intercept imports.
In practice, Canadian vendors sell kratom labelled “not for human consumption” (for example as incense, soap-making material or botanical specimens), and personal imports are sometimes held or seized at the border. Rules are federal; there are no province-specific kratom laws.
What this means for KratomSource: our lab testing and vendor reviews cover vendors that ship to US customers. We do not review Canadian retail availability. Our product samples ship directly to the testing lab in the United States.
Sources
We cross-check two or more sources for every entry and link primary sources where they exist. The state tables draw on trackers maintained by QuickMD (updated October 13, 2026) and Noble Tea (verified October 4, 2026), checked against the official and news sources below. Note that Noble Tea sells kratom; we use it only for cross-checking.
- Congressional Research Service, Legal Sidebar LSB11457 (updated October 6, 2026): federal 7-OH actions
- Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection: Schedule I regulation
- KWCH and KCTV5: Kansas ban
- Tennessee ban, July 2026
- Massachusetts restriction, August 2026
- North Dakota executive order, August 2026
- Health Canada advisory on unauthorized kratom products
Frequently asked questions
Is kratom legal in Canada?
Legal to possess and buy; not a controlled substance. Health Canada has not authorized it for sale as a health product, so vendors sell it as a botanical not for human consumption. Our Canada guide covers the details.
Which US states ban kratom?
As of November 2026: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Vermont, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia, with California blocking sales by administrative order and Kentucky's sales ban starting January 1, 2027.
Can I bring kratom across the Canada–US border?
We advise against it in either direction. Kratom can be held by the CBSA entering Canada, and several US states ban possession.