States Where Kratom Is Legal (2026)
Kratom's legal status in the US is straightforward in most states but carries serious consequences in the ones that have banned it. The DEA decided not to schedule kratom federally, but 12 states took matters into their own hands. Here's the full picture.
17 legal
21 restricted
12 banned
Kratom Legal Status Map (2026)
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All 50 States: Kratom Legal Status
| State | Status | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Banned | Kratom is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in Alabama under Alabama Code Title 20, Chapter 2, Section 20-2-23. Possession, sale, or dis... |
| Alaska | Legal | Kratom is legal in Alaska, with no specific state laws banning or regulating it. There are no restrictions on possession or sale under Alaska state la... |
| Arizona | Legal | Kratom is legal in Arizona, with no state laws banning or restricting its possession or sale. The Arizona Revised Statutes do not list kratom as a con... |
| Arkansas | Banned | Kratom is illegal in Arkansas. as it is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under Arkansas Code Title 5, Chapter 64, Subchapter 1. Possess... |
| California | Legal | Kratom is legal in California, with no statewide ban or regulation. However, some local jurisdictions, such as San Diego, have enacted restrictions on... |
| Colorado | Legal | Kratom is legal in Colorado, with no state laws banning or regulating it. It is not listed as a controlled substance under Colorado Revised Statutes. |
| Connecticut | Banned | As of March 2026, kratom is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in Connecticut, making possession, sale, and distribution illegal. |
| Delaware | Restricted | Kratom is legal in Delaware. but regulated under the Delaware Code Title 16, Chapter 47. The sale of kratom to minors under 18 is prohibited, and prod... |
| Florida | Legal | Kratom is legal in Florida, with no state laws banning or regulating it. It is not listed as a controlled substance under Florida Statutes. Some local... |
| Georgia | Legal | Kratom is legal in Georgia, with no state laws banning or regulating it. It is not classified as a controlled substance under Georgia Code Title 16, C... |
| Hawaii | Restricted | Kratom is legal in Hawaii. There are no state statutes or regulations banning or restricting kratom possession or sale. No age restrictions or penalti... |
| Idaho | Banned | Kratom is illegal in Idaho. Under Idaho Code § 37-2701A, kratom is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, making possession, sale, and distr... |
| Illinois | Restricted | Kratom is legal in Illinois. with restrictions. The state prohibits sale to minors under 18 years old per 720 ILCS 570/102.5. Some municipalities may ... |
| Indiana | Banned | Kratom is illegal in Indiana and classified as a synthetic drug. Possession or sale of kratom is a felony offense. |
| Iowa | Restricted | Kratom is legal in Iowa. There are no state statutes banning or regulating kratom. Possession and sale are permitted without restrictions or age limit... |
| Kansas | Restricted | Kratom is legal in Kansas. There are no state laws banning or restricting kratom possession or sale. No age restrictions or penalties specifically app... |
| Kentucky | Restricted | Kratom is legal in Kentucky. There are no state statutes banning or regulating kratom. Possession and sale are permitted without restrictions or age l... |
| Louisiana | Banned | As of August 2025, kratom is illegal in Louisiana and classified as a Schedule I substance. |
| Maine | Restricted | Kratom is legal in Maine. There are no state laws banning or regulating kratom possession or sale. No age restrictions or penalties specifically apply... |
| Maryland | Restricted | Kratom is legal in Maryland. There are no state laws banning or regulating kratom possession or sale. No age restrictions or penalties specifically ap... |
| Massachusetts | Restricted | Kratom is legal in Massachusetts, with no specific state law banning or regulating it. There are no statutes explicitly controlling kratom under the M... |
| Michigan | Restricted | Kratom is legal in Michigan and is not listed as a controlled substance under the Michigan Public Health Code. There are no state laws restricting pos... |
| Minnesota | Restricted | Kratom is legal in Minnesota and is not classified as a controlled substance under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 152. There are no state-level restrictio... |
| Mississippi | Banned | Kratom is illegal in Mississippi. It is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under Mississippi Code § 41-29-313, making possession and sale... |
| Missouri | Restricted | Kratom is legal in Missouri and is not listed as a controlled substance under Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 195. There are no state laws restricti... |
| Montana | Restricted | Kratom is legal in Montana. for adults 18 and older but is banned for sale to minors under Montana Code Annotated § 45-5-625. The law prohibits sale o... |
| Nebraska | Restricted | Kratom is legal in Nebraska and is not listed as a controlled substance under Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 28. There are no state laws restrictin... |
| Nevada | Restricted | Kratom is legal in Nevada and is not classified as a controlled substance under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 453. There are no state laws restricti... |
| New Hampshire | Restricted | Kratom is legal in New Hampshire and is not listed as a controlled substance under New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated Chapter 318-B. There are n... |
| New Jersey | Restricted | Kratom is legal in New Jersey and is not classified as a controlled substance under New Jersey Statutes Title 24. There are no state laws restricting ... |
| New Mexico | Restricted | Kratom is legal in New Mexico, with no specific state laws banning or restricting its possession or sale. There are no age restrictions or regulations... |
| New York | Legal | Kratom is legal in New York. The NYC Department of Health prohibits the sale and possession of kratom within city limits under local health codes. Sta... |
| North Carolina | Restricted | Kratom is legal in North Carolina, with no state laws banning or regulating its possession or sale. There are no age restrictions or specific regulati... |
| North Dakota | Legal | Kratom is legal in North Dakota, with no state laws banning or restricting possession or sale. The legislature required a study on kratom in 2025, whi... |
| Ohio | Banned | As of December 2025, most kratom products are illegal in Ohio after being classified as Schedule I controlled substances by the Board of Pharmacy. |
| Oklahoma | Legal | Kratom is legal in Oklahoma, with no state laws banning or restricting possession or sale. The law was amended in 2024 to add new definitions and amen... |
| Oregon | Legal | Kratom is legal in Oregon, with no state laws banning or restricting possession or sale. There are no age restrictions or specific regulations governi... |
| Pennsylvania | Legal | Kratom is legal in Pennsylvania, with no state laws banning or restricting possession or sale. No significant legislative changes. |
| Rhode Island | Banned | Kratom is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in Rhode Island, making its possession, sale, and distribution illegal. |
| South Carolina | Legal | Kratom is legal in South Carolina, with no state laws banning or restricting possession or sale. No significant legislative changes. |
| South Dakota | Banned | Kratom is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under South Dakota Codified Laws § 34-20B-2. Possession, sale, and distribution of kratom ar... |
| Tennessee | Legal | Kratom is legal in Tennessee and is not listed as a controlled substance under Tennessee Code Title 39. There are no state laws banning possession or ... |
| Texas | Legal | Kratom is legal in Texas and is not classified as a controlled substance under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 481. There are no state restrictio... |
| Utah | Restricted | Kratom is legal in Utah. but regulated under Utah Code Title 58, Chapter 37, which requires labeling and prohibits adulteration. The state also restri... |
| Vermont | Banned | Kratom's primary alkaloids are classified as Schedule I substances in Vermont, making it illegal to possess, sell, or use any kratom product. |
| Virginia | Legal | Kratom is legal in Virginia and is not classified as a controlled substance under Virginia Code § 18.2-247. There are no state laws restricting posses... |
| Washington | Legal | Kratom is legal in Washington. State and is not listed as a controlled substance under Washington Administrative Code Chapter 246-887. There are no st... |
| West Virginia | Restricted | Kratom is legal in West Virginia. but regulated under WV Code § 16-5H-1 et seq., which requires labeling and prohibits sale to minors under 18. The st... |
| Wisconsin | Banned | Kratom is illegal in Wisconsin and classified as a Schedule I controlled substance. Possession or sale can result in felony charges. |
| Wyoming | Legal | Kratom is legal in Wyoming and is not listed as a controlled substance under Wyoming Statutes Title 35. There are no state laws restricting possession... |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many states have legalized kratom?
As of 2026, kratom is legal in 17 states, restricted in 21, and banned in 12. Kratom is not federally scheduled, so legality depends entirely on state law.
Which states have banned kratom?
Kratom is banned in: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin. In these states, kratom's active alkaloids (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) are classified as controlled substances.
What is the Kratom Consumer Protection Act?
The KCPA is model legislation that regulates kratom rather than banning it. States that pass the KCPA require vendors to test products, label them accurately, and verify buyer age. Several states have passed versions of the KCPA, including Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Utah.
Is kratom legal in my state?
Use the table below to check your state. Click on any state name for detailed information including local restrictions, penalties, and recent law changes.