IS KRATOM LEGAL IN MY STATE?
With ever-changing legislation regarding kratom across the United States, we understand the need for accurate and up-to-date information. This page serves as a valuable resource for customers to stay informed about the legal status of kratom in their state. We are committed to regularly updating this page, as well as the kratom legality map, to reflect the latest developments and ensure you have access to the most current information. Stay informed and navigate the ever-evolving landscape of kratom legality with ease.
KRATOM LEGALITY MAP
Kratom is legal in these states
Kratom is legal in these states, but has local bans or restrictions
These states have passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act
Kratom is illegal in these states
Counties and cities where kratom is banned or restricted
*** Legal status tends to change quickly and regulations are evolving. Do not rely solely on the information here. This map is made to the best of our knowledge, but we strongly recommend contacting a licensed attorney in your state to confirm kratom legality.
ALABAMA
🚫 Kratom is illegal in Alabama as of May 2016. Kratom is categorized as a Schedule I controlled substance. The American Kratom Association is working with lobbyists to replace the ban with the Kratom Consumer Protection Act.
ALASKA
✅ Kratom is currently legal in the state of Alaska.
ARIZONA
🌱 Kratom is currently legal in Arizona at this time and has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2019.
ARKANSAS
🚫 Kratom is currently illegal.
Arkansas Controlled Substances List View Here
CALIFORNIA
✅ 🟡 Kratom is currently legal in the state of California, except for the city of San Diego and the city of Oceanside. Kratom was banned in San Diego, CA in 2016. They are currently taking a similar law to the KCPA into consideration.
COLORADO
🌱 Kratom is currently legal in Colorado at this time and has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2022. However, a few cities have some restrictions on kratom:
Denver, CO: Requires kratom products to be labeled with a consumer advisory warning.
Parker, CO: Kratom is banned for sale, however, possession is allowed.
Monument, CO: Kratom is banned for sale, however, possession is still allowed.
Castle Rock, CO: Kratom cannot be sold to anyone under 18.
CONNECTICUT
✅ Kratom is currently legal in the state of Connecticut at this time. There is a current proposed ban on kratom sales for anyone under the age of 21 as of February, 2023, but no further action has been taken.
DELAWARE
✅ Kratom is currently legal in the state of Delaware.
FLORIDA
🌱 Kratom is currently legal in Florida at this time and has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2023. However, kratom is still banned in Sarasota County since 2014.
GEORGIA
🌱 Kratom is currently legal in Georgia at this time and has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2019. Modifications to Georgia’s KCPA are expected in 2024.
HAWAII
✅ Kratom is currently legal in the state of Hawaii.
IDAHO
✅ Kratom is currently legal in the state of Idaho.
ILLINOIS
✅ 🟡 Kratom is currently legal in the state of Illinois for individuals over the age of 18, except for the following cities:
Alton, IL: Kratom is banned for use, sale, and possession.
Jerseyville, IL: Kratom is banned for use, sale, and possession.
Glen Carbon, IL: Kratom is banned for use, sale, and possession.
Edwardsville, IL: Kratom is banned for use, sale, and possession.
Naperville, IL: Kratom cannot be sold to anyone under 21 years of age.
INDIANA
🚫 Kratom is illegal in the state of Indiana since 2014. The Indiana bill incorrectly categorizes kratom as a synthetic drug, therefore kratom is scheduled as a synthetic controlled substance.
IOWA
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Iowa.
KANSAS
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Kansas. There is a pending KCPA that was differed until the 2024 legislative session.
KENTUCKY
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Kentucky. Kentucky faced a proposed ban in 2022 but was stopped.
LOUISIANA
✅ 🟡 Kratom is currently legal in the state of Louisiana for individuals over the age of 21, except for the following parishes:
Ascension, LA: Kratom is banned for use, sale, and possession.
Franklin, LA: Kratom is banned for use, sale, and possession.
Rapides, LA: Kratom is banned for use, sale, and possession.
MAINE
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Maine.
MARYLAND
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Maryland. There were kratom ban attempts in Maryland in the past, but they all failed to pass.
MASSACHUSETTS
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Massachusetts. There is currently a pending KCPA in 2023.
MICHIGAN
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Michigan. There is a pending Michigan Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2023.
MINNESOTA
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Minnesota. There is a pending Minnesota Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2023.
MISSISSIPPI
✅ 🟡 Kratom is currently legal in the state of Mississippi, however, multiple counties and a total of 33 cities have banned the sale, use and possession of kratom. Mississippi continues to face state-wide and local kratom bans. The American Kratom Association is heavily advocating in the state and have been successful preventing bans in the past.
The following Mississippi counties have banned kratom:
Alcorn, MS
Calhoun, MS
Itawamba, MS
Lowndes, MS
Monroe, MS
Noxubee, MS
Pearl River, MS
Prentiss, MS
Tippah, MS
Tishomingo, MS
Union, MS
The following Mississippi cities have made kratom illegal:
Belmont, MS
Blue Mountain, MS
Booneville, MS
Bruce, MS
Burnsville, MS
Caledonia, MS
Calhoun, MS
Columbus, MS
Corinth, MS
Derma, MS
Fulton, MS
Guntown, MS
Iuka, MS
Mantachie, MS
Marietta, MS
New Albany, MS
Okolona, MS
Oxford, MS
Pontotoc, MS
Ripley, MS
Saltillo, MS
Senatobia, MS
Tishomingo, MS
Vardaman, MS
MISSOURI
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Missouri. There is an active Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2023. The Missouri KCPA passed in both the House and the Senate in 2022, however, was vetoed by the Governor.
MONTANA
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Montana. Although Montana faced a kratom ban in 2023’s legislative session, it was ultimately unsuccessful.
NEBRASKA
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Nebraska.
NEVADA
🌱 Kratom is currently legal in the state of Nevada at this time and has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2019. However, modifications to the KCPA has been under assault by the current Governor and Board of Pharmacy. The American Kratom Association is working with legislatures to prevent any further bans from happening.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Kratom is currently legal in the state of New Hampshire for individuals over the age of 18, except for the the city of Franklin, NH, where kratom is banned. The New Hampshire Kratom Consumer Protection Act has passed in the Senate and is awaiting further action. Advocacy by kratom consumers and the American Kratom Association’s efforts have made sure kratom stays legal in the state.
NEW JERSEY
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of New Jersey. There is a pending Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2023.
NEW MEXICO
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of New Mexico.
NEW YORK
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of New York. The New York Kratom Consumer Protection Act is pending legislation in 2023.
NORTH CAROLINA
✅ 🟡 Kratom is legal in the state of North Carolina, with the age restriction of 18+. There is a Kratom Consumer Protection Act bill filed and is pending legislation. North Carolina faced a kratom ban in 2016, which fortunately did not follow through.
NORTH DAKOTA
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of North Dakota.
OHIO
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Ohio. As of 2023, there is an active KCPA bill pending in legislation. In the past, the Ohio Board of Pharmacy attempted to schedule kratom as a controlled substance, however, after the American Kratom Association actively fought against the ban, the Board of Pharmacy withdrew their proposal.
OKLAHOMA
🌱 Kratom is currently legal in the state of Oklahoma at this time and has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2021.
OREGON
🌱 Kratom is currently legal in the state of Oregon at this time and has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2022.
PENNSYLVANIA
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Pennsylvania. A Kratom Consumer Protection Act was filed in 2023.
RHODE ISLAND
🚫 Kratom is illegal in the state of Rhode Island and is considered a scheduled controlled substance in the state. Fortunately, a Kratom Consumer Protection Act bill is filed. The Rhode Island Department of Health agree with the American Kratom Association’s recommendations that kratom does not meet Rhode Island’s criteria for scheduling.
SOUTH CAROLINA
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of South Carolina. In 2023, South Carolina did face a kratom ban bill, which ultimately expired in session. The only way the a ban could be placed is if there is an amendment to another bill.
SOUTH DAKOTA
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of South Dakota. Despite the state facing kratom bans in the past, legislature rejected these bans and is now considering the KCPA.
TENNESSEE
✅ 🟡 Kratom is legal in the state of Tennessee with an age restriction of 21+, and proper labeling policies. There was a kratom ban in prior years, but the Tennessee State Attorney General ruled that it will only apply to synthetic kratom products. There was a proposed KCPA bill in 2023, but was killed in legislation by the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
TEXAS
🌱 Kratom is currently legal in the state of Texas at this time and has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2022.
UTAH
🌱 Kratom is currently legal in the state of Utah at this time and has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2019. Utah was the first state to pass the KCPA.
VERMONT
🚫 Kratom is illegal in the state of Vermont and is considered a scheduled controlled substance in the state. However, in 2023, the Vermont Department of Health agreed to remove kratom from the Schedule I listing. There is a pending KCPA in place and is being considered by the Vermont legislature. The lift of the Vermont kratom ban will occur after formal legal proceedings are finalized.
VIRGINIA
🌱 Kratom is currently legal in the state of Virginia at this time and has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2023.
WASHINGTON
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Washington. A kratom ban bill was proposed back in 2022, but was removed after the KCPA was introduced.
WASHINGTON DC
✅ Kratom is legal in Washington D.C.
WEST VIRGINIA
🌱 Kratom is currently legal in the state of West Virginia at this time and has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2023.
WISCONSIN
🚫 Kratom is illegal in the state of Wisconsin. However, legislature is actively considering the KCPA in 2023.
WYOMING
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Wyoming.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the Kratom Consumer Protection Act?
The Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA) is a safeguarding law designed to regulate kratom production, sales, and consumption. Its main goal is to ensure consumers get access to safe, high-quality kratom, and it also helps decrease the presence of harmful, unregulated kratom products in the market.
Each state tailors the KCPA requirements as per its needs. However, the most common provisions across the board include:
1. Detailed labeling procedures.
2. Age restrictions.
3. Rigorous lab-testing standards.
4. A prohibition on synthetic alkaloids and any harmful, non-natural ingredients in kratom.
WHAT IS THE AMERICAN KRATOM ASSOCIATION?
The American Kratom Association (AKA) is a kratom advocacy group dedicated to “restoring full consumer access to kratom and to preserve and protect the freedom of consumers in the United States to make their own choices on their well-being and maintaining a healthy lifestyle”. The AKA continuously works with lobbyists, senators, representatives, scientists, and community members to pass the KCPA, prevent and reverse bans, and advocate for kratom consumers nation-wide and beyond. To learn more about what they do, check out their website.
IS KRATOM LEGAL ON A FEDERAL LEVEL?
Yes, kratom is legal and is not classified as a controlled substance on a federal level in the United States. However, it is important to note that individual states may have their own regulations and restrictions on kratom. Use our handy kratom legality map and kratom legality resource page to help you understand the current kratom regulations and laws in your area.
WHERE IS KRATOM BANNED IN THE UNITED STATES?
Kratom is currently banned in several states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin.
Additionally, certain cities and counties within other states may have imposed their own bans on kratom. Kratom is currently banned in Sarasota County, FL, Union County, MS, San Diego, CA, Jerseyville, IL, Oceanside, CA, and Ontario, OR.
It’s important to research and understand the specific laws and regulations in your state and local area.
WHAT IS GMP-CERTIFICATION?
GMP stands for Good Manufacturing Practices. GMP-certification ensures that a product is manufactured with consistent quality and safety standards. It involves rigorous testing, quality control measures, and adherence to specific guidelines to ensure the integrity of the product. The majority of the kratom in the United States is imported from Indonesia. Because of the lack of quality standards in Indonesia, it is crucial that kratom undergoes GMP procedures to ensure safety and purity of the kratom products. Super Speciosa’s manufacturing facility is proud to be one of the first vendors to be certified by American Kratom Association’s GMP Standards Program. Read more about our quality control procedures here.
WHERE CAN I GET THE LATEST KRATOM NEWS?
To stay updated with the latest kratom news, check out the news section on our website. We make sure to be one of the first sources for breaking news surrounding kratom and its legalities.
You can also visit reputable sources such as kratom advocacy organizations, industry publications, and websites dedicated to providing accurate and timely information about kratom.
HOW CAN I HELP WITH KRATOM LEGALITY IN MY STATE?
There are several ways you can help support kratom legality in your state. You can join and actively participate in kratom advocacy organizations, stay informed about legislative developments, reach out to your elected representatives to express your support for kratom, and educate others about the benefits and safety of kratom.
The leading organization in kratom advocacy is the American Kratom Association. Visit ProtectKratom.org to learn more on how you can help advocate for safe and regulated kratom.
WHERE CAN I BUY KRATOM?
You can buy kratom anywhere that it is legal. Unsure if it’s legal in your state or area? Use our handy kratom legality map!
You can buy kratom online or from smoke shops, health food stores, and convenience stores.
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WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF LAB-TESTED KRATOM?
Lab-tested kratom ensures that the product is free from contaminants, adulterants, and harmful substances. It provides assurance of its quality, purity, and potency, enhancing the overall safety and effectiveness of the kratom product.
Learn more about our lab testing procedures.
HOW DOES SUPER SPECIOSA SUPPORT KRATOM LEGALITY AND ACCESS?
Super Speciosa is committed to supporting kratom legality and access. We advocate for responsible use, provide educational resources, and work closely with industry organizations to protect the rights of kratom consumers. Additionally, Super Speciosa ensures their products are of the highest quality, adhering to rigorous standards and offering lab-tested kratom for consumer safety and satisfaction.
We work closely with the American Kratom Association to help with the legality process. Our goal is to set the quality standards in the kratom industry so other vendors can follow suit with their manufacturing processes.
IS KRATOM LEGAL IN MY STATE?
To determine the specific legality of kratom in your state and to understand any regulations or restrictions, it is important to research and consult the most up-to-date information from credible sources, such as state legislative websites, kratom advocacy organizations, or legal professionals familiar with your state’s laws. Always ensure compliance with local laws and regulations when purchasing, possessing, and using kratom.
You are also welcome to use this page as your go-to resource on kratom legality. We update this page as well as the kratom legality map on a regular basis to make sure you have the most accurate information regarding kratom legality in your state.
LATEST KRATOM NEWS
Staying informed about the ever-changing landscape of kratom legality in your state is crucial for both kratom consumers and enthusiasts. In our 'Latest Kratom News' section, you will find the most recent updates and insights surrounding kratom regulation, legislation, and legal challenges. From policy changes to legal debates, we gather all the essential information to keep you updated on what’s happening in the world of kratom. Whether you’re looking for specific details about kratom legality in your state or broader national trends, our news section is your definitive resource. Stay engaged and knowledgeable with the latest in kratom legality.
