Is Salvia Legal? State-by-State Laws (2026)

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Salvia is illegal in 27 states as of 2026. It's legal in 1 state and restricted in 22. The legal landscape is shifting, so always verify current law before acting.

1 Legal

22 Restricted

27 Illegal

Last verified: April 2026 · About our research

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Salvia Laws by State (2026 Map)

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Salvia Legality Map

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All 50 States

State	Status	Summary
Alabama	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in Alabama. No significant legislative changes since the initial ba...	Details →
Alaska	RESTRICTED	Salvia divinorum is not a controlled substance in Alaska and is legal to possess, sell, and use. No significant legislat...	Details →
Arizona	RESTRICTED	Salvia divinorum is not a controlled substance in Arizona and is legal to possess, sell, and use. No significant legisla...	Details →
Arkansas	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in Arkansas. No recent changes to the law.	Details →
California	RESTRICTED	Salvia divinorum is restricted in California. Sale to minors is prohibited, but adult possession may be permitted.	Details →
Colorado	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is illegal in Colorado. Possession or use is a Class 2 misdemeanor, while distribution, manufacturing, ...	Details →
Connecticut	ILLEGAL	Connecticut law classifies Salvia divinorum and its active compound Salvinorin A as controlled substances, making their ...	Details →
Delaware	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is illegal in Delaware. In 2012, Delaware added salvinorin A (the active compound in salvia) to its lis...	Details →
Florida	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in Florida. Florida enforces its ban on Salvia, and it is treated a...	Details →
Georgia	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in Georgia. Georgia enforces its ban on Salvia.	Details →
Hawaii	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in Hawaii. Hawaii enforces its ban on Salvia.	Details →
Idaho	RESTRICTED	Salvia divinorum is not a controlled substance in Idaho and is legal to possess, sell, and use. No significant legislati...	Details →
Illinois	ILLEGAL	Illinois classifies Salvia divinorum as a Schedule I controlled substance, making possession, manufacture, or delivery a...	Details →
Indiana	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in Indiana. Indiana enforces its ban on Salvia.	Details →
Iowa	RESTRICTED	Salvia divinorum is not a controlled substance in Iowa and is legal to possess, sell, and use. Iowa enforces its ban on ...	Details →
Kansas	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in Kansas. Kansas enforces its ban on Salvia.	Details →
Kentucky	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in Kentucky. Kentucky enforces its ban on Salvia.	Details →
Louisiana	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in Louisiana. Louisiana enforces its ban on Salvia.	Details →
Maine	RESTRICTED	Salvia divinorum is restricted in Maine. Sale to minors is prohibited, but adult possession may be permitted.	Details →
Maryland	RESTRICTED	Salvia divinorum is restricted in Maryland. Sale to minors is prohibited, but adult possession may be permitted.	Details →
Massachusetts	RESTRICTED	Salvia divinorum is not a controlled substance in Massachusetts and is legal to possess, sell, and use. No significant l...	Details →
Michigan	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is a Schedule 1 controlled substance in Michigan under MCL 333.7212(1)(v). Possession, sale, and use ar...	Details →
Minnesota	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in Minnesota. Minnesota enforces its ban on Salvia.	Details →
Mississippi	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in Mississippi. Mississippi enforces its ban on Salvia.	Details →
Missouri	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in Missouri. Missouri enforces its ban on Salvia.	Details →
Montana	RESTRICTED	Salvia divinorum is not a controlled substance in Montana and is legal to possess, sell, and use. No significant legisla...	Details →
Nebraska	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in Nebraska. Nebraska enforces its ban on Salvia.	Details →
Nevada	RESTRICTED	Salvia divinorum is not a controlled substance in Nevada and is legal to possess, sell, and use. No significant legislat...	Details →
New Hampshire	RESTRICTED	Salvia divinorum is not a controlled substance in New Hampshire and is legal to possess, sell, and use. No significant l...	Details →
New Jersey	RESTRICTED	Salvia divinorum is not a controlled substance in New Jersey and is legal to possess, sell, and use. No significant legi...	Details →
New Mexico	RESTRICTED	Salvia divinorum is not a controlled substance in New Mexico and is legal to possess, sell, and use. No significant legi...	Details →
New York	RESTRICTED	Salvia divinorum is legal with restrictions in New York. It is not a controlled substance under state law, but its sale ...	Details →
North Carolina	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in North Carolina. North Carolina enforces its ban on Salvia.	Details →
North Dakota	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in North Dakota. North Dakota enforces its ban on Salvia.	Details →
Ohio	LEGAL	Salvia divinorum is not classified as a controlled substance in Ohio and remains legal to possess and sell. However, ope...	Details →
Oklahoma	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in Oklahoma. Oklahoma enforces its ban on Salvia.	Details →
Oregon	RESTRICTED	Salvia divinorum is not a controlled substance in Oregon and is legal to possess, sell, and use. No significant legislat...	Details →
Pennsylvania	RESTRICTED	Salvia divinorum is legal in Pennsylvania. There are no state laws prohibiting the possession, sale, or use of salvia. I...	Details →
Rhode Island	RESTRICTED	Salvia divinorum is not a controlled substance in Rhode Island and is legal to possess, sell, and use. No significant le...	Details →
South Carolina	RESTRICTED	Salvia divinorum is not a controlled substance in South Carolina and is legal to possess, sell, and use. No significant ...	Details →
South Dakota	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in South Dakota. South Dakota enforces its ban on Salvia.	Details →
Tennessee	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in Tennessee. Tennessee enforces its ban on Salvia.	Details →
Texas	ILLEGAL	Texas classifies Salvia divinorum as a Penalty Group 3 controlled substance, making its possession a felony offense.	Details →
Utah	RESTRICTED	Salvia divinorum is legal in Utah. It is not listed as a controlled substance under the Utah Controlled Substances Act (...	Details →
Vermont	RESTRICTED	Salvia divinorum is not a controlled substance in Vermont and is legal to possess, sell, and use. No significant legisla...	Details →
Virginia	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in Virginia. Virginia enforces its ban on Salvia.	Details →
Washington	RESTRICTED	Salvia divinorum is not a controlled substance in Washington and is legal to possess, sell, and use. No significant legi...	Details →
West Virginia	RESTRICTED	Salvia divinorum is not a controlled substance in West Virginia and is legal to possess, sell, and use. No significant l...	Details →
Wisconsin	ILLEGAL	Salvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in Wisconsin. Wisconsin enforces its ban on Salvia.	Details →
Wyoming	ILLEGAL	Wyoming classifies Salvia divinorum as a Schedule I controlled substance, making possession, sale, and distribution ille...	Details →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salvia legal in the United States?

Salvia is illegal in 27 states as of 2026. It's legal in 1 state and restricted in 22. The legal landscape is shifting, so always verify current law before acting.

How many states allow salvia?

As of 2026, salvia is legal in 1 state, restricted with conditions in 22 states, and illegal in 27 states. Use the map and table on this page to check your specific state.

What happens if you get caught with salvia 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 salvia?

Crossing state lines changes which laws apply. If salvia 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.