Kratom Legality by State (2026 Map)
Is Kratom Legal in My State?
Kratom is legal in most US states, but laws vary — and a handful of states or cities have specific restrictions that change every year. Here's the quick reference, fully updated for 2026, with citations.
The short version
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is federally legal in the United States. It is not a controlled substance at the federal level. The DEA briefly tried to schedule it in 2016 and backed down after public pushback. The FDA has issued advisories but no ban. The actual restrictions happen at the state, city, and county level — and that's where the map gets complicated.
Below is a status legend, then the state-by-state breakdown.
Federal status
Legal at the federal level
Kratom is not scheduled by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and is not classified as a controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. The DEA's 2016 attempt to emergency-schedule mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine was withdrawn following public comment and congressional pushback. The FDA has issued advisories and import alerts but no federal ban.
The federal vacuum has pushed regulation down to states. That's why the map below matters — your shipping zip code determines whether kratom can legally arrive at your door, not your federal status.
States with full kratom bans
These states classify kratom (or its primary alkaloids mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) as controlled substances. We do not ship kratom products to these addresses — our checkout blocks them automatically.
States with Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA)
The KCPA is model legislation pushed by the American Kratom Association that keeps kratom legal while adding consumer protections: minimum age (usually 21+), labeling, alkaloid concentration limits, and bans on adulterated or synthetic 7-OH products.
City & county-level bans
Even in states where kratom is legal, specific cities and counties have passed local bans. Our checkout blocks shipping to these addresses automatically.
- Denver, Colorado — bans the sale and distribution of kratom within city limits.
- Monument, Parker, and Greenwood Village, Colorado — additional Colorado municipalities with kratom restrictions.
- Sarasota County, Florida — long-standing county-level ban.
- Jerseyville, Alton, and Edwardsville, Illinois — three Illinois cities with ordinances banning sale or possession.
- Certain counties in Mississippi — multiple counties have full kratom bans.
- Ontario, Oregon — local kratom ordinance restricting sale.
Extract & 7-OH-specific rules
Extracts and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products face a separate layer of state-level restrictions on top of any raw-leaf rules. Some states allow kratom leaf but ban concentrated extracts or synthetic/high-concentration 7-OH formulations.
- California — as of 2026, banned the sale and manufacture of all kratom and 7-OH products statewide.
- Mississippi — bans synthetic kratom extracts and high-concentration 7-OH products statewide.
- Connecticut, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan — classify kratom and its derivatives (including 7-OH) as controlled substances.
What we sell, and why it matters
We deliberately pulled every kratom extract SKU. Our Ah'Koola kratom lineup is now 100% natural, full-spectrum kratom leaf — crushed leaf, brew kits, and Instant Kratom Tea Concentrate. Everything we ship is compliant natural leaf, ISO-accredited third-party lab tested, and nothing we sell is isolated 7-OH or synthetic. View the lab reports →
Recent changes — what's moved in 2025–2026
Kratom legislation moves fast. Here's what's changed recently that might affect your state.
Tennessee — kratom ban pending governor's signature
The Tennessee legislature passed a statewide kratom prohibition bill.
California — full kratom & 7-OH ban statewide
California banned the sale and manufacture of kratom and 7-OH products throughout the state.
Rhode Island — statewide kratom ban LIFTED
Rhode Island had banned kratom for years. The state lifted the ban effective April 1, 2026.
Multiple states adopted KCPA protections
Texas, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Maine, Maryland, and others passed or strengthened Kratom Consumer Protection Acts.
Where Noble Tea ships
We ship to every US state where kratom is legal at the state level. Our checkout blocks shipping to banned states (Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Vermont, Wisconsin, Washington D.C., California) and known city/county bans automatically.
Free shipping on orders $75+. Every kratom batch we ship is third-party lab-tested at an ISO-accredited lab — potency, 7-OH dry weight (ppm), residual solvents, heavy metals, microbes.
Frequently asked
Is kratom legal at the federal level?
Yes. Kratom is not scheduled by the DEA and is not a federally controlled substance.
How do I know if kratom is legal in my exact city?
Check the legality grid above for your state, then scan the City & County Bans section for your specific city. The American Kratom Association maintains a live legality tracker.
What's the difference between a state ban and a KCPA state?
A state ban makes kratom and/or its alkaloids illegal. A KCPA state keeps kratom legal but adds consumer protections: minimum age (usually 21+), labeling requirements, alkaloid concentration caps, and bans on adulteration or synthetic 7-OH isolates.
What is 7-OH and why are some states regulating it separately from kratom?
7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) is one of the active alkaloids naturally present in kratom leaf at trace levels. Some manufacturers concentrate or synthesize 7-OH into high-dose products. Several states have responded by passing laws that allow natural kratom but restrict isolated or synthetic 7-OH products. Noble Tea does not sell isolated or synthetic 7-OH products. Our Ah'Koola kratom lineup is 100% natural, full-spectrum kratom leaf — crushed leaf, brew kits, and Instant Kratom Tea Concentrate.
Will my order ship if I'm in a banned state?
No. Our checkout blocks shipping to addresses in banned states automatically.
Is your kratom lab-tested?
Yes. Every kratom batch we ship — natural leaf and Instant Kratom Tea Concentrate — is third-party tested at an ISO-accredited analytical lab. View the current lab reports →