Kratom Legality by State: 2026 Guide to All 50 States and DC
Kratom legality by state changes fast, so we track every state, DC and federal action.
Kratom Folk checks this table monthly. We also use it to block orders at checkout.
Check Your State
Pick a state to see its rules. Then you’ll see what we can ship there.
Last checked 5 Oct 2026. Local bans and new laws can apply before this list updates.
Where Kratom Is Banned
These states ban selling or possessing kratom. Some bans are new in 2026, so older maps are often wrong.
- Long-standing bans: Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Vermont and Wisconsin.
- Louisiana: banned from 1 Aug 2025.
- Connecticut: banned by regulation from 25 Mar 2026.
- Kansas and Tennessee: banned from 1 Jul 2026.
- North Dakota: banned since 5 Aug 2026. A regulated market waits on state rules, expected 2027 at the earliest.
- Massachusetts: emergency Schedule I listing from 28 Aug 2026, for up to one year.
- California: the health department treats kratom foods and supplements as illegal to sell, including online.
- Kentucky: legal at 21+ until a ban starts on 1 Jan 2027. A court challenge is pending.
Rhode Island ended its ban on 1 Apr 2026. However, only licensed shops may sell, so delivery stays illegal.
States That Ban or Cap 7-OH
7-OH rules are stricter than kratom rules. Besides the full bans above, these places ban 7-OH products:
District of Columbia, Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, Virginia.
Meanwhile, these states cap 7-OH or allow only natural-leaf products:
Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wyoming.
Most 7-OH tablets exceed a 1% or 2% cap. So we treat a cap as a block for 7-OH products.
Kratom Legality by State: Full Table
Use the filter to find a state quickly. “We ship” shows what our checkout allows there today.
| State | Kratom | 7-OH | Min age | Local bans | We ship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Banned Banned | Banned | – | – | No Nothing |
| Alaska | No state law Legal, no state kratom law | No state rule | – | – | Yes Leaf, extracts and 7-OH |
| Arizona | Regulated Legal, regulated | Restricted Capped at 2% of alkaloids | 18 | – | Yes Leaf and extracts |
| Arkansas | Banned Banned | Banned | – | – | No Nothing |
| California | Banned Sales of kratom foods banned (CDPH) | Banned | – | San Diego, Oceanside, LA County | No Nothing |
| Colorado | Regulated Legal, regulated | Restricted Capped at 2% of alkaloids | 21 | Denver (stricter rules) | Yes Leaf and extracts |
| Connecticut | Banned Banned | Banned | – | – | No Nothing |
| Delaware | Regulated Legal, regulated | No state rule | 21 | – | Yes Leaf, extracts and 7-OH |
| District of Columbia | No state law Legal, no state kratom law | Banned Scheduled by 2016 rule (status unclear) | – | – | Yes Leaf and extracts |
| Florida | Regulated Legal, regulated | Banned Banned above 1 mg per g or mL (emergency rule) | 21 | Sarasota County | Yes Leaf and extracts |
| Georgia | Regulated Legal, regulated | Restricted Max 0.5 mg/g and 1 mg per serving | 21 | – | Yes Leaf and extracts |
| Hawaii | No state law Legal, no state kratom law | No state rule | – | – | Yes Leaf, extracts and 7-OH |
| Idaho | No state law Legal, no state kratom law | No state rule | – | Some towns (unverified) | Yes Leaf, extracts and 7-OH |
| Illinois | Regulated Legal, regulated | No state rule | 18 | Alton, Jerseyville, Edwardsville | Yes Leaf, extracts and 7-OH |
| Indiana | Banned Banned | Banned | – | – | No Nothing |
| Iowa | No state law Legal, no state kratom law | No state rule | – | – | Yes Leaf, extracts and 7-OH |
| Kansas | Banned Banned | Banned | – | – | No Nothing |
| Kentucky | Ban 1 Jan 2027 Legal until 31 Dec 2026, then banned | Banned Banned above 400 ppm | 21 | Various cities (7-OH) | Yes Leaf and extracts (until 31 dec 2026) |
| Louisiana | Banned Banned | Banned | – | – | No Nothing |
| Maine | No state law Legal, no state kratom law | No state rule | – | – | Yes Leaf, extracts and 7-OH |
| Maryland | Regulated Legal, regulated | Restricted Max 1 mg per serving, 2% of alkaloids | 21 | – | Yes Leaf and extracts |
| Massachusetts | Banned Banned (emergency Schedule I) | Banned | – | – | No Nothing |
| Michigan | No state law Legal, no state kratom law | No state rule | – | – | Yes Leaf, extracts and 7-OH |
| Minnesota | Regulated Legal, regulated | No state rule | 21 | – | Yes Leaf, extracts and 7-OH |
| Mississippi | Regulated Legal, regulated | Restricted Synthetic and high-7-OH products banned | 21 | 30+ counties and cities | Yes Leaf and extracts |
| Missouri | No state law Legal, no state kratom law | No state rule | – | Kansas City (7-OH banned) | Yes Leaf, extracts and 7-OH |
| Montana | No state law Legal, no state kratom law | No state rule | – | – | Yes Leaf, extracts and 7-OH |
| Nebraska | Regulated Legal, regulated | Restricted Capped at 2% (sources conflict) | 21 | – | Yes Leaf and extracts |
| Nevada | Regulated Legal, regulated | No state rule | 18 | – | Yes Leaf, extracts and 7-OH |
| New Hampshire | Regulated Legal, regulated | No state rule | 18 | – | Yes Leaf, extracts and 7-OH |
| New Jersey | No state law Legal, no state kratom law | No state rule | – | – | Yes Leaf, extracts and 7-OH |
| New Mexico | No state law Legal, no state kratom law | No state rule | – | Albuquerque (all kratom) | Yes Leaf, extracts and 7-OH |
| New York | Regulated Legal, regulated | No state rule | 21 | Nassau County (reported) | Yes Leaf, extracts and 7-OH |
| North Carolina | No state law Legal, no state kratom law | No state rule | – | – | Yes Leaf, extracts and 7-OH |
| North Dakota | Banned Banned until state licensing rules (2027+) | Banned | 21 | – | No Nothing |
| Ohio | No state law Legal, no state kratom law | Banned Isolated or synthetic 7-OH banned | – | – | Yes Leaf and extracts |
| Oklahoma | Regulated Legal, regulated | Restricted Capped at 1% of alkaloids | 18 | – | Yes Leaf and extracts |
| Oregon | Regulated Legal, regulated | No state rule | 21 | – | Yes Leaf, extracts and 7-OH |
| Pennsylvania | No state law Legal, no state kratom law | No state rule | – | Philadelphia (seller permits) | Yes Leaf, extracts and 7-OH |
| Rhode Island | Shops only Legal at licensed shops only (21+) | Restricted Max 0.5 mg/g, 1 mg per serving | 21 | – | No Nothing (delivery not allowed) |
| South Carolina | Regulated Legal, regulated | No state rule | 21 | – | Yes Leaf, extracts and 7-OH |
| South Dakota | No state law Legal, no state kratom law | No state rule | – | – | Yes Leaf, extracts and 7-OH |
| Tennessee | Banned Banned | Banned | – | – | No Nothing |
| Texas | Regulated Legal, regulated | Restricted Capped at 2% of alkaloids | 18 | – | Yes Leaf and extracts |
| Utah | Regulated Legal, regulated | Restricted Pure leaf only; concentrates banned | 21 | – | Yes Leaf only |
| Vermont | Banned Banned | Banned | – | – | No Nothing |
| Virginia | Regulated Legal, regulated | Banned 7-OH products banned | 21 | – | Yes Leaf and extracts |
| Washington | No state law Legal, no state kratom law | No state rule | – | Spokane (reported) | Yes Leaf, extracts and 7-OH |
| West Virginia | Regulated Legal, regulated | Restricted Natural-leaf profile only | 21 | – | Yes Leaf only |
| Wisconsin | Banned Banned | Banned | – | – | No Nothing |
| Wyoming | Regulated Legal, regulated | Restricted Reported 2% cap | 21 | – | Yes Leaf and extracts |
Federal Status
Kratom leaf and mitragynine are not federally controlled. However, two federal actions matter right now.
- Schedule I since 26 Aug 2026: mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15 and MGM-16, with no threshold.
- Pending for 7-OH: the DEA proposed Schedule I above 0.05%, or 1 mg per unit. No order exists yet.
Follow every step on our 7-OH legal status tracker.
How We Use This Table at Checkout
- Your shipping state is checked against the table above.
- Products your state bans are blocked before payment.
- Orders to banned counties or cities are cancelled and refunded.
- Every buyer must be 21+ and pass an ID check, whatever the state minimum.
Why Kratom Legality by State Keeps Changing
States move in two directions at once. Some pass consumer protection acts, while others ban kratom outright.
2026 brought bans in Connecticut, Kansas, Tennessee, North Dakota and Massachusetts. Rhode Island, by contrast, ended its ban.
Local rules add another layer. For example, Mississippi has more than 30 county and city bans.
Common Questions
Is kratom legal federally?
Yes. Kratom leaf and mitragynine aren’t federally scheduled. However, 7-OH is under review, and three related compounds are Schedule I.
Which states ban kratom in 2026?
Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont and Wisconsin. Kentucky follows on 1 Jan 2027.
Is kratom legal in Rhode Island now?
Yes, at licensed shops for adults 21+. Delivery to customers isn’t allowed, so online stores can’t ship there.
What does a 7-OH cap mean?
It limits 7-OH to a share of total alkaloids, often 1% or 2%. Most 7-OH tablets go far above that.
How often is this page updated?
We review it every month and after any major change. The date at the top shows the last check.
Kratom legality by state is a moving target. Bookmark this page, and check it before you order.
Sources
Statutes, agency notices and law-firm summaries we checked for this update:
- www.federalregister.gov https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/06/2026-13580/schedules-of-controlled-substance-temporary-placement-of-7-hydroxymitragynine-above-a-specified
- www.govinfo.gov https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-06/html/2026-13580.htm
- www.federalregister.gov https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/06/2026-13608/temporary-placement-of-7-hydroxymitragynine-above-a-specified-threshold-in-schedule-i-request-for
- www.ncsl.org https://www.ncsl.org/resources/details/lawmakers-weigh-guardrails-bans-on-kratom-and-7-oh
- www.waff.com https://www.waff.com/story/31904412/governors-signature-needed-to-make-kratum-a-schedule-1-drug/
- www.cdph.ca.gov https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR25-016.aspx
- portal.ct.gov https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/news-releases-from-the-department-of-consumer-protection/2026-news-releases/recent-controlled-substance-regulation-changes
- legalclarity.org https://legalclarity.org/is-kratom-legal-in-washington-d-c/
- thecapitolist.com https://thecapitolist.com/florida-moves-to-ban-concentrated-7-oh-products-under-emergency-rule/
- www.ibj.com https://www.ibj.com/articles/herbal-painkiller-kratom-could-become-legal-again-in-indiana
- www.kctv5.com https://www.kctv5.com/2026/06/26/kratom-7-oh-become-illegal-kansas-july-1-heres-what-residents-need-know/
- apps.legislature.ky.gov https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hb757.html
- www.redriverradio.org https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2025-08-04/louisiana-becomes-7th-state-to-ban-kratom-with-its-powerful-psychoactive-compound
- williamstownma.gov https://williamstownma.gov/massachusetts-emergency-order-classifies-kratom-as-a-schedule-i-controlled-substance/
- northdakotamonitor.com https://northdakotamonitor.com/?p=21807
- pharmacy.ohio.gov https://pharmacy.ohio.gov/7OHnotice
- health.ri.gov https://health.ri.gov/licensing/kratom-licensing
- www.historicunioncounty.com https://www.historicunioncounty.com/article/tennessee%E2%80%99s-new-kratom-ban-takes-effect-july-1
- virginiamercury.com https://virginiamercury.com/2026/05/27/kratom-product-sales-to-be-regulated-in-virginia/
- docs.legis.wisconsin.gov https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/proposals/ab393
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Laws change quickly, so confirm with your state before buying.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Kratom products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Sold only to adults 21 and over where lawful. See our FDA disclaimer.