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. 2022 Mar 2;13:801855. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2022.801855

TABLE 1.

Legality of kratom in United States.

State Legality
Alabama Illegal in all areas for use, possession, and purchase
Arkansas
Indiana
Vermont
Wisconsin
Rhode Island
Illinois Legal for use, with exception of Jerseyville, Alton, and Edwardsville, to people over the age of 18
New Hampshire Legal to use for individuals over the age of 18, except for Franklin City
California Legal for use but banned in the city of San Diego
Florida Legal for use but banned in Sarasota County
Mississippi Banned in 33 counties and towns but remains legal in the rest of the State
Colorado Legal in Colorado, with exceptions in Parker and Monument towns. Denver is illegal for human consumption
Tennessee Legal to sell as long as it’s labeled and in its natural botanical form (Pure). Legal to use for individuals over the age of 21
Arizona Kratom Consumer Protection Act passed and enacted, kratom products need to follow GMP manufacturing guidelines and labeling standards set by the state legislature
Georgia
Nevada
Utah
Remaining states Legal to consume, purchase and sell. In many cases, you must be an adult over 18