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Is Kratom Legal? State-by-State
Kratom is legal under federal law and in most US states, but 6 states ban it outright and many others have age limits, consumer-protection laws, or local ordinances. We report the law — this is not legal advice.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-01
27
Legal
18
Restricted
6
Banned
States where kratom is banned
All 50 states + D.C.
| State | Status | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Banned | No — kratom is illegal in Alabama. |
| Alaska | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in Alaska. |
| Arizona | Restricted | Yes — legal, and consumer-protected under a KCPA. |
| Arkansas | Banned | No — kratom is illegal in Arkansas. |
| California | Restricted | Mostly yes — legal statewide, but banned in San Diego. |
| Colorado | Restricted | Yes — legal statewide with a 21+ rule and some local limits. |
| Connecticut | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in Connecticut. |
| Delaware | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in Delaware. |
| Florida | Restricted | Mostly yes — legal statewide (21+), banned in Sarasota County. |
| Georgia | Restricted | Yes — legal, consumer-protected under a KCPA (18+). |
| Hawaii | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in Hawaii. |
| Idaho | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in Idaho. |
| Illinois | Restricted | Yes — legal statewide for adults, with local bans. |
| Indiana | Banned | No — kratom is illegal in Indiana. |
| Iowa | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in Iowa. |
| Kansas | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in Kansas. |
| Kentucky | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in Kentucky. |
| Louisiana | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in Louisiana. |
| Maine | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in Maine. |
| Maryland | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in Maryland. |
| Massachusetts | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in Massachusetts. |
| Michigan | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in Michigan. |
| Minnesota | Restricted | Yes — legal for adults, with a state age restriction. |
| Mississippi | Restricted | Mostly yes — legal statewide, but many counties/cities ban it. |
| Missouri | Restricted | Yes — legal, consumer-protected under a KCPA. |
| Montana | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in Montana. |
| Nebraska | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in Nebraska. |
| Nevada | Restricted | Yes — legal, consumer-protected under a KCPA (18+). |
| New Hampshire | Restricted | Yes — legal for adults 18+, with some local limits. |
| New Jersey | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in New Jersey. |
| New Mexico | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in New Mexico. |
| New York | Restricted | Yes — legal for adults, with an age restriction. |
| North Carolina | Restricted | Yes — legal for adults 18+. |
| North Dakota | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in North Dakota. |
| Ohio | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in Ohio. |
| Oklahoma | Restricted | Yes — legal, consumer-protected under a KCPA. |
| Oregon | Restricted | Yes — legal, consumer-protected under a KCPA (21+). |
| Pennsylvania | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in Pennsylvania. |
| Rhode Island | Banned | No — kratom is illegal in Rhode Island. |
| South Carolina | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in South Carolina. |
| South Dakota | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in South Dakota. |
| Tennessee | Restricted | Yes — natural-leaf kratom is legal for adults 21+. |
| Texas | Restricted | Yes — legal, consumer-protected under a KCPA. |
| Utah | Restricted | Yes — legal, consumer-protected under a KCPA (21+). |
| Vermont | Banned | No — kratom is illegal in Vermont. |
| Virginia | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in Virginia. |
| Washington | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in Washington. |
| West Virginia | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in West Virginia. |
| Wisconsin | Banned | No — kratom is illegal in Wisconsin. |
| Wyoming | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in Wyoming. |
| District of Columbia | Legal | Yes — kratom is legal in Washington, D.C. |
Research & harm-reduction context only. Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is not approved by the FDA for any use, and no statement here is medical advice. Kratom is not for anyone under 21 and is banned in some US states and localities — check your local law before buying. Regular or heavy use can lead to dependence and withdrawal. Only buy product that is third-party lab tested. This page reports what research and community sources document; it is not a recommendation to use kratom.