Is Kratom Legal?
This is our “Is Kratom Legal” resource page. Kratom continues to be target of the DEA, as they continue to press to make kratom either illegal or pass new ordinances. Kratom legislation is in a constant state of flux. Moreover, Even when a state is not banned, restrictions may still exist in surrounding cities and/or counties.
So bookmark this page to keep up on the ever-changing “state of kratom.” Simply click on the state to get the status, along with additional links for documents and/or additional posts, related to that state. Additionally, don’t forget to check out the time-sensitive posts at the bottom of page, as they offer the latest news, as it relates to kratom legislation.
Click a link below to find out if kratom is legal by state.
There is pending legislature on Kratom in Alabama in addition Talladega County has a unique kratom ordinance . Alabama House Bill 175 View Bill Bill Alabama.
Kratom is Illegal/banned in all of Arkansas. The law was passed in February of 2016 which classifies Kratom as a Schedule 1 controlled substance.
Alabama House Bill 175 View Bill Bill Alabama.
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Kratom is currently legal at this time in Alaska with no outstanding ordinances!
Kratom is currently legal is Arizona at this time. The amended legislature can be seen here.
Unfortunately kratom is illegal in Alabama. The Alabama state senate passed a bill called “SB226” on 5/10/2016 which classifies Kratom as a schedule 1 controlled substance. Click here to vote “NO” on the bill SB26!
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Kratom is currently legal in Florida at this time although there are specific county ordinances referencing kratom (Mitragyna speciosa).
- Sarasota County
- Broward County – Download Letter Here
- http://www.pbcgov.com/newsroom/0415/04-21-15-bccbriefs.htm
- failed legislation Broward County
- failed legislation S1182
- failed legislation H0073
Plehttp://H0073 failed bill herease send a letter to Broward County Representatives and make your voice heard.
10/4/2018 – Georgia Lawmakers Consider Using Age Restrictions on Kratom
Georgia At this time kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is legal in this state, but is pursuing changing state law. GA: H783 passed the House 163-2. It is not over yet but lets all say thank you for Georgia removing kratom from HB783 and let them know that they have made the right decision. http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20152016/HB/783 removed from line 268 and 269 View Bill
Kratom is currently legal in Illinois at this time. The amended legislature creating the Kratom Control Act can be found here. This act allows Kratom to be sold legally to anyone over the age of 18.
At this time kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is illegal in this state. The accompanying legislature can be viewed here..
Kratom in Iowa is currently legal at this time. HSB640 and HF2355 are currently aiming to make the plant illegal. Now is the time to contact local and state governments to get these bills stopped before they mistakenly make kratom illegal in the state of Iowa. Please sign this petition on change.org and send this letter with your information to help us keep kratom legal in this state
10/2/2018 – Ohio ban may affect Kentucky kratom users
Kratom is currently legal at this time. Bill did not pass and session has ended
- Kentucky Senate Bill 136 View Here
Kratom is currently legal in Louisiana but HB19 aims to change that. Please contact your local and state governments in order to stop this bill before it mistakenly becomes a law. A petition at change.org can be signed here to further voice our opinions.
- Louisiana House HB 174 View Here
- Amendment HB 174 View Here
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Kratom is currently legal in Michigan at this time yet there is pending legislature trying to change that. Please sign this petition to keep kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) legal in the state of Michigan. Please also sign the following letter to prevent Michigan from making Kratom illegal: VOTE NO ON HB 5707
At this time kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is legal in this state, but is pursuing changing state law. https://legiscan.com/NH/bill/SB540/2016 NH amendment +
Kratom is currently legal in New Jersey at this time.
- New Jersey Assembly Bill A4431 View Here
At this time kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is legal in this state, but is pursing changing state law. 4 New York Bills
Kratom is currently legal at this time.
10/2/2018 – Ohio Moves to Ban Kratom and CBD
Kratom is currently legal in Oklahoma thanks to work of various individuals and organizations voicing their opinions to their state and local government. The bill can be seen here.
At this time kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is illegal in this state. Accompanying legislature can be viewed here.
In Vermont the alkaloid 7HM has been made illegal at this time. The Vermont Statutes Online states that the Vermont Health board has the power to “adopt such regulations which in its judgment may be necessary or proper to supplement the provisions of this chapter to effectuate the purposes and intent thereof or to clarify its provisions so as to provide the procedure or details to secure effective and proper enforcement of its provisions. These rules, regulations, and determination, when adopted, shall, until modified or rescinded, have the force and effect of law.” Based on section 8 of Vermont Board of Medical Practice of the December 5, 2012 Board Meeting Gifford Medical Center, Randoplh, VT kratom is currently added to the Regulated Drug Rule in Vermont. Title 18 V.S.A. § 4205. Acts prohibited states that “It shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture, possess, have under his or her control, sell, prescribe, administer, dispense, or compound any regulated drug, except as authorized in this chapter.” This allows us to conclude that kratom/7-HM is illegal in Vermont at this time.