Quick Guide to Kratom Legality

Is Kratom Legal near you in 2023?

That’s an important question! The short answer? Most likely. Kratom is legal throughout much of the US, with no federal laws currently pending to mark the Kratom or its active alkaloids as controlled or banned substances.Because kratom is not federally regulated, it is up to each state to develop and enforce legislation. Because of this, things like age requirements for using kratom are constantly changing. There are some states that are also divided within, making kratom legal in a state but not all cities, counties, or municipalities within that state. Confusing, right?! That’s why we’ve put together this kratom legality map to help you out. Be sure you understand your state and local laws regarding kratom before you make a purchase.

Tap your state to find the best spots to buy kratom near you!

State	State Status	Age	Local Restrictions	Legislation pending	Passed KCPA
ALABAMA	Illegal	N/A	N/A	None	No
ALASKA	legal	Any	None	None	No
ARIZONA	legal	18+	None	None	Yes
ARKANSAS	Illegal	N/A	N/A	None	No
CALIFORNIA	legal	Any	Banned in the Cities of San Diego and Oceanside	None	No
COLORADO	Legal	21+	Banned in the towns of Monument and Parker	None	Yes
CONNECTICUT	legal	Any	None	KCPA	No
DELAWARE	legal	Any	None	None	No
FLORIDA	legal	Any	Banned in Sarasota County	None	No
GEORGIA	legal	18+	None	None	Yes
HAWAII	legal	Any	None	Ban Risk	No
IDAHO	legal	Any	None	None	No
ILLINOIS	Legal	18+	Banned in Jerseyville, Alton, Glen Carbon, and Edwardsville	None	No
INDIANA	Illegal	N/A	N/A	Decriminalization	No
IOWA	legal	Any	None	None	No
KANSAS	legal	Any	None	None	No
KENTUCKY	legal	Any	None	None	No
LOUISIANA	legal	Any	None	Ban Risk	No
MAINE	legal	Any	None	None	No
MARYLAND	legal	21+	None	None	No
MASSACHUSETTS	legal	Any	None	None	No
MICHIGAN	legal	Any	None	Ban Risk	No
MINNESOTA	legal	Any	None	None	No
MISSISSIPPI	legal	Any	Banned in Union County and Columbus	Ban Risk	No
MISSOURI	legal	21+	None	None	No
MONTANA	legal	18+	None	Ban Risk	No
NEBRASKA	legal	Any	None	None	No
NEVADA	legal	18+	None	None	Yes
NEW HAMPSHIRE	legal	18+	Banned in Franklin City	None	No
NEW JERSEY	legal	Any	None	Ban Risk	No
NEW MEXICO	legal	Any	None	None	No
NEW YORK	legal	18+	None	None	No
NEW HAMPSHIRE	legal	18+	None	None	Yes
NORTH CAROLINA	legal	18+	None	KPCA	No
NORTH DAKOTA	legal	Any	None	None	No
OHIO	legal	Any	None	None	No
OKLAHOMA	legal	18+	None	None	Yes
OREGON	Legal	21+	None	None	Yes
PENNSYLVANIA	legal	18+	None	None	No
RHODE ISLAND	Illegal	N/A	N/A	Ban Lift	No
SOUTH CAROLINA	legal	Any	N/A	None	No
SOUTH DAKOTA	legal	21+	None	None	No
TENNESSEE	legal	21+	None	Ban Risk	No
TEXAS	legal	Any	None	None	No
UTAH	legal	21+	None	None	Yes
VERMONT	Illegal	N/A	N/A	Ban Lift	No
VIRGINIA	legal	Any	None	None	No
WASHINGTON	legal	21+	N/A	None	No
WEST VIRGINIA	legal	Any	None	None	No
WISCONSIN	Illegal	N/A	N/A	None	No
WYOMING	legal	Any	None	None	No

Buying Kratom Online

If you live in a state where kratom is legal you have two options-- you can either buy kratom online or locally! Buying kratom online is a popular option because you can save money with discounts and coupon codes, and the kratom is more reliable. If you love lots of options, shopping for kratom online is perfect for you! Vendors who sell online tend to have a large variety of strains to try vs. a local retailer who may have only a few. If your address falls within a banned city or county, kratom cannot be shipped to you.

Keeping Kratom Safe

Founded in 2014, the American Kratom Association’s vision has always been to protect the rights and safety of kratom users across the nation. Since kratom is not being regulated at a federal level, each state is left to decide how they want to handle this herb. The American Kratom Association, also known as the AKA, is the non-profit advocate group for kratom users throughout the United States.

Thanks to the AKA, not all legislative efforts that affect kratom users and kratom vendors are prohibitive. They are working to get all states on board with the Kratom Consumer Protection Act. This act will help regulate the kratom industry – keeping consumers safe and providing kratom manufacturers a set of safety standards to follow. The AKA actively monitors federal, state, city, and municipal legislation in the battle for kratom legality. Check this out If you’re interested in getting involved with your local legislators regarding kratom.

Finding the Best Kratom Strains Online

NuWave Botanicals is an AKA certified vendor bringing you only the highest quality kratom powders, purest kratom capsules, strongest liquid kratom, best kratom shots, the largest variety of bulk kratom to buy online and more.

Their worry-free guarantee means you can rest assured that the Kratom leaves in every one of their products are lab-tested for purity and strength before being packaged in a facility that complies with the AKA’s current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) program. If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase from them, they also offer a no-hassle, 30-day customer satisfaction guarantee! You can have your kratom delivered to your door in as little as one day, and shipping is always FREE on orders of $100 or more. Also note, their customer service is top-notch.

The NuWave Difference

NuWave Kratom is based in Texas. As believers in the good it can do, they strive to make kratom education and products more accessible to those who could benefit from its wellness properties. They ethically source all their kratom from Indonesia, where they empower local farmers, their families, and communities to thrive. That’s the NuWave difference.