Kratom laws vary by state, so it’s important to know if it’s legal where you live. We’ve provided a list of states, counties, and cities where kratom is banned or restricted.
This list is current as of 3/21/24. Please visit kratom.org or speciosa.org for updates.
Kratom is banned in the following states:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Indiana
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Wisconsin
Kratom is banned in the following areas:
- San Diego, CA
- Parker, and Monument, CO
- Sarasota County, FL
- Jerseyville, Alton, Edwardsville, IL
- Ascension, Rapides, Grant Parishes, LA
- Union County, MS
Special restrictions
- Denver, CO – must include label stating “not for human consumption”
- Ohio – only kratom leaf powder is legal. Must include label stating “not for human consumption.”
Age restrictions
Kratom is legal for those over 18 in the following states:
- Illinois
- New Hampshire
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Texas
Kratom is legal for those over 21 in the following states:
- Oregon
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
Kratom legality in the United States
| State | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Banned | Entire state |
| Alaska | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Arizona | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Arkansas | Banned | Entire state |
| California | Partially restricted | Banned in San Diego |
| Colorado | Partially restricted | Banned in Parker & Monument, restricted in Denver |
| Connecticut | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Delaware | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Florida | Partially restricted | Banned in Sarasota County |
| Georgia | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Hawaii | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Idaho | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Illinois | Partially restricted | Banned in Jerseyville, Alton, and Edwardsville |
| Indiana | Banned | Entire state |
| Iowa | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Kansas | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Kentucky | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Louisiana | Partially restricted | Banned in Ascension, Rapides, and Grant Parishes |
| Maine | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Maryland | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Massachussetts | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Michigan | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Minnesota | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Mississippi | Partially restricted | Banned in Union County |
| Missouri | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Montana | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Nebraska | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Nevada | Allowed | No restrictions |
| New Hampshire | Allowed | No restrictions |
| New Jersey | Allowed | No restrictions |
| New Mexico | Allowed | No restrictions |
| New York | Allowed | No restrictions |
| North Carolina | Allowed | No restrictions |
| North Dakota | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Ohio | Partially restricted | Only kratom leaf powder is legal |
| Oklahoma | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Oregon | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Pennsylvania | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Rhode Island | Banned | Entire state |
| South Carolina | Allowed | No restrictions |
| South Dakota | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Tennessee | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Texas | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Utah | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Vermont | Banned | Entire state |
| Virginia | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Washington | Allowed | No restrictions |
| West Virginia | Allowed | No restrictions |
| Wisconsin | Banned | Entire state |