Legal status of 7-OH.

Federal status

As of mid-2026, neither kratom nor its alkaloids (mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine) are scheduled under the federal Controlled Substances Act. The DEA proposed Schedule I placement in 2016 and withdrew the proposal after public comment. The FDA has issued import alerts, warning letters, and seizure orders against specific manufacturers, but kratom remains broadly legal under federal law and is regulated as a dietary supplement in some contexts.

The Federal Analogue Act may apply to synthetic mitragynine analogs (MGM-15, MGM-16) sold for human consumption — federal prosecutors have charged sellers of similar synthetic opioid analogs under this statute.

State-by-state

State law is the patchwork that matters most for consumers. Below is a high-level summary as of our last review. We do not maintain legislator-by-legislator updates — check your state's health-department site or a current legal resource before purchasing.

States with kratom bans or significant restrictions (as of mid-2026)

• Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin — kratom/mitragynine is scheduled or otherwise banned. Possession or sale may be a criminal offense.
• Various municipalities (e.g. San Diego, Sarasota County FL, several Mississippi counties) — local ordinances ban sale even where the state permits it.

States with Kratom Consumer Protection Act-style regulation

• Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, Oklahoma, Utah, West Virginia, others — kratom is legal but regulated: age limits (18+ or 21+), labeling requirements, alkaloid-content caps, restrictions on synthetic alkaloids and on 7-OH-elevated products. Several KCPA laws explicitly cap 7-OH at small percentages of total alkaloid content, effectively banning concentrated 7-OH products in those states.

States with no specific regulation

• The majority of states have no specific kratom or 7-OH law as of mid-2026. Sale is governed by general dietary-supplement and consumer-protection statutes.

Recent / pending

Multiple state legislatures considered KCPA-style bills in 2025-2026. Federal action on 7-OH specifically — distinct from kratom-leaf preparations — has been discussed but no scheduling action has been announced.

This page is not legal advice

State law changes faster than we can publish. The list above reflects our best understanding at the time of the last edit. Before buying, selling, or possessing kratom or 7-OH products, verify the current law in your jurisdiction. If you're facing charges, consult a licensed attorney.