Kratom Legality by State

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

Whether kratom is legal, banned, or restricted, and any age restrictions on purchase. KCPA = Kratom Consumer Protection Act.

50 States2 data columnsLast updated: April 2026

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Legal Status	Banned	Age Restriction
No	Yes	N/A
Yes	No	None
Yes (KCPA)	No	18+
No	Yes	N/A
Yes	No	None
Yes (KCPA)	No	21+
Yes	No	None
Yes	No	None
Yes (KCPA)	No	21+
Yes (KCPA)	No	18+
Yes	No	None
No	Yes	N/A
Yes	No	18+
No	Yes	N/A
Yes	No	None
Yes	No	None
Yes	No	None
Yes	No	None
Yes	No	None
Yes	No	None
Yes	No	None
Yes	No	None
Yes	No	None
Restricted	Local bans	N/A
Yes (KCPA)	No	18+
Yes	No	None
Yes	No	None
Yes (KCPA)	No	18+
Yes (18+)	No	18+
Yes	No	None
Yes	No	None
Yes (21+)	No	21+
Yes	No	None
Yes	No	None
Yes (KCPA)	No	18+
Yes (KCPA)	No	18+
Yes (KCPA)	No	21+
Yes	No	None
No	Yes	N/A
Yes	No	None
Yes	No	None
Yes (21+)	No	21+
Yes (KCPA)	No	18+
Yes (KCPA)	No	18+
No	Yes	N/A
Yes (21+)	No	21+
Yes	No	None
Yes (KCPA)	No	21+
No	Yes	N/A
Yes	No	None
Yes	No	None

DEA listed kratom as a Drug of Concern but has not scheduled it federally. The FDA continues to warn against use. Local bans exist in cities like San Diego, Sarasota, and Denver even where state law permits sale.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.