Is Kratom Legal? Laws in All 50 States (2026)

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Kratom has a complicated legal status across the U.S. It's legal in 17 states, restricted in 21, and banned in 12 as of 2026. The rules change at every state line.

17 Legal

21 Restricted

12 Illegal

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Is Kratom Legal in All 50 States? (2026 Map)

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All 50 States

State	Status	Summary
Alabama	ILLEGAL	Kratom is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in Alabama under Alabama Code Title 20, Chapter 2, Section 20-...	Details →
Alaska	LEGAL	Kratom is legal in Alaska, with no specific state laws banning or regulating it. There are no restrictions on possession...	Details →
Arizona	LEGAL	Kratom is legal in Arizona, with no state laws banning or restricting its possession or sale. The Arizona Revised Statut...	Details →
Arkansas	ILLEGAL	Kratom is illegal in Arkansas. as it is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under Arkansas Code Title 5, Cha...	Details →
California	LEGAL	Kratom is legal in California, with no statewide ban or regulation. However, some local jurisdictions, such as San Diego...	Details →
Colorado	LEGAL	Kratom is legal in Colorado, with no state laws banning or regulating it. It is not listed as a controlled substance und...	Details →
Connecticut	ILLEGAL	As of March 2026, kratom is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in Connecticut, making possession, sale, and...	Details →
Delaware	RESTRICTED	Kratom is legal in Delaware. but regulated under the Delaware Code Title 16, Chapter 47. The sale of kratom to minors un...	Details →
Florida	LEGAL	Kratom is legal in Florida, with no state laws banning or regulating it. It is not listed as a controlled substance unde...	Details →
Georgia	LEGAL	Kratom is legal in Georgia, with no state laws banning or regulating it. It is not classified as a controlled substance ...	Details →
Hawaii	RESTRICTED	Kratom is legal in Hawaii. There are no state statutes or regulations banning or restricting kratom possession or sale. ...	Details →
Idaho	ILLEGAL	Kratom is illegal in Idaho. Under Idaho Code § 37-2701A, kratom is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, maki...	Details →
Illinois	RESTRICTED	Kratom is legal in Illinois. with restrictions. The state prohibits sale to minors under 18 years old per 720 ILCS 570/1...	Details →
Indiana	ILLEGAL	Kratom is illegal in Indiana and classified as a synthetic drug. Possession or sale of kratom is a felony offense.	Details →
Iowa	RESTRICTED	Kratom is legal in Iowa. There are no state statutes banning or regulating kratom. Possession and sale are permitted wit...	Details →
Kansas	RESTRICTED	Kratom is legal in Kansas. There are no state laws banning or restricting kratom possession or sale. No age restrictions...	Details →
Kentucky	RESTRICTED	Kratom is legal in Kentucky. There are no state statutes banning or regulating kratom. Possession and sale are permitted...	Details →
Louisiana	ILLEGAL	As of August 2025, kratom is illegal in Louisiana and classified as a Schedule I substance.	Details →
Maine	RESTRICTED	Kratom is legal in Maine. There are no state laws banning or regulating kratom possession or sale. No age restrictions o...	Details →
Maryland	RESTRICTED	Kratom is legal in Maryland. There are no state laws banning or regulating kratom possession or sale. No age restriction...	Details →
Massachusetts	RESTRICTED	Kratom is legal in Massachusetts, with no specific state law banning or regulating it. There are no statutes explicitly ...	Details →
Michigan	RESTRICTED	Kratom is legal in Michigan and is not listed as a controlled substance under the Michigan Public Health Code. There are...	Details →
Minnesota	RESTRICTED	Kratom is legal in Minnesota and is not classified as a controlled substance under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 152. There...	Details →
Mississippi	ILLEGAL	Kratom is illegal in Mississippi. It is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under Mississippi Code § 41-29-3...	Details →
Missouri	RESTRICTED	Kratom is legal in Missouri and is not listed as a controlled substance under Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 195. The...	Details →
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...	Details →
Nebraska	RESTRICTED	Kratom is legal in Nebraska and is not listed as a controlled substance under Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 28. Ther...	Details →
Nevada	RESTRICTED	Kratom is legal in Nevada and is not classified as a controlled substance under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 453. The...	Details →
New Hampshire	RESTRICTED	Kratom is legal in New Hampshire and is not listed as a controlled substance under New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annota...	Details →
New Jersey	RESTRICTED	Kratom is legal in New Jersey and is not classified as a controlled substance under New Jersey Statutes Title 24. There ...	Details →
New Mexico	RESTRICTED	Kratom is legal in New Mexico, with no specific state laws banning or restricting its possession or sale. There are no a...	Details →
New York	LEGAL	Kratom is legal in New York. The NYC Department of Health prohibits the sale and possession of kratom within city limits...	Details →
North Carolina	RESTRICTED	Kratom is legal in North Carolina, with no state laws banning or regulating its possession or sale. There are no age res...	Details →
North Dakota	LEGAL	Kratom is legal in North Dakota, with no state laws banning or restricting possession or sale. The legislature required ...	Details →
Ohio	ILLEGAL	As of December 2025, most kratom products are illegal in Ohio after being classified as Schedule I controlled substances...	Details →
Oklahoma	LEGAL	Kratom is legal in Oklahoma, with no state laws banning or restricting possession or sale. The law was amended in 2024 t...	Details →
Oregon	LEGAL	Kratom is legal in Oregon, with no state laws banning or restricting possession or sale. There are no age restrictions o...	Details →
Pennsylvania	LEGAL	Kratom is legal in Pennsylvania, with no state laws banning or restricting possession or sale. No significant legislativ...	Details →
Rhode Island	ILLEGAL	Kratom is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in Rhode Island, making its possession, sale, and distribution...	Details →
South Carolina	LEGAL	Kratom is legal in South Carolina, with no state laws banning or restricting possession or sale. No significant legislat...	Details →
South Dakota	ILLEGAL	Kratom is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under South Dakota Codified Laws § 34-20B-2. Possession, sale,...	Details →
Tennessee	LEGAL	Kratom is legal in Tennessee and is not listed as a controlled substance under Tennessee Code Title 39. There are no sta...	Details →
Texas	LEGAL	Kratom is legal in Texas and is not classified as a controlled substance under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 481....	Details →
Utah	RESTRICTED	Kratom is legal in Utah. but regulated under Utah Code Title 58, Chapter 37, which requires labeling and prohibits adult...	Details →
Vermont	ILLEGAL	Kratom's primary alkaloids are classified as Schedule I substances in Vermont, making it illegal to possess, sell, or us...	Details →
Virginia	LEGAL	Kratom is legal in Virginia and is not classified as a controlled substance under Virginia Code § 18.2-247. There are no...	Details →
Washington	LEGAL	Kratom is legal in Washington. State and is not listed as a controlled substance under Washington Administrative Code Ch...	Details →
West Virginia	RESTRICTED	Kratom is legal in West Virginia. but regulated under WV Code § 16-5H-1 et seq., which requires labeling and prohibits s...	Details →
Wisconsin	ILLEGAL	Kratom is illegal in Wisconsin and classified as a Schedule I controlled substance. Possession or sale can result in fel...	Details →
Wyoming	LEGAL	Kratom is legal in Wyoming and is not listed as a controlled substance under Wyoming Statutes Title 35. There are no sta...	Details →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kratom legal in the United States?

Kratom has a complicated legal status across the U.S. It's legal in 17 states, restricted in 21, and banned in 12 as of 2026. The rules change at every state line.

How many states allow kratom?

As of 2026, kratom is legal in 17 states, restricted with conditions in 21 states, and illegal in 12 states. Use the map and table on this page to check your specific state.

What happens if you get caught with kratom in a state where it's illegal?

Penalties range from civil fines to felony charges depending on the state. Some states treat first offenses as misdemeanors with small fines, while others classify possession as a felony carrying prison time. Check the specific state page for exact penalties, charge levels, and enforcement likelihood.

Can you travel across state lines with kratom?

Crossing state lines changes which laws apply. If kratom is legal in your home state but illegal in the state you're entering, you can face criminal charges the moment you cross the border. This applies to driving, flying, and shipping.