Kratom legality by state

Kratom law in the United States is set largely at the state level, with a patchwork of local city and county rules on top. A handful of states ban kratom outright; others have passed a Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA) that keeps it legal for adults under rules on age, labeling, and retail; the rest have no statewide framework at all.

Where kratom is regulated, sales are generally restricted to adults 21 and older, and products must be labeled and tested. Federally, kratom is neither scheduled for botanical use nor FDA-approved as a drug, supplement, or food additive — and concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine products have drawn separate scheduling action.

Because these laws change and local rules can be stricter than the state, always confirm the current position before buying or selling. We mark anything we cannot verify against a primary source.

Kratom is for adults 21 and older. Where it is prohibited, sale and sometimes possession can carry criminal penalties, which is why we do not ship into those jurisdictions. Open any state below for its status, age rule, and reference links.

If you are a seller, note that most regulated states place duties on the retailer — labeling, registration, or age verification — rather than on the buyer. Keeping dated testing and labeling records is the simplest way to stay compliant.

One practical warning: a state can be "legal" and still have strict local bans. We flag the known ones where we can, but the only reliable check is your own city and county. When in doubt, confirm before ordering, and never assume that a national label means a national rule.

New to kratom law? Start with the four groups below, then open your state for the detail. If you are choosing a product too, our strain guide and dosage guide cover the practical side.

Whatever the status, kratom is an adult product: it is not for anyone under 21, and it is not approved to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We re-check these pages periodically and date them, and we flag the six states where the sources conflict so you know to verify before relying on the label.