Kratom Laws in Kentucky

How Kentucky law treats kratom, from the state code and official state agencies.

Short answer: Kratom is legal but regulated in Kentucky until July 1, 2027. Kratom processors and retailers may not sell kratom extracts or products to anyone under 21, or sell products that are adulterated, contain synthetic alkaloids, or have 7-hydroxymitragynine above 2% of the alkaloid content; KRS 217.2202, 217.2207 (versions effective until and from July 1, 2027); 902 KAR 55:015, Section 1(2)(c); 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 161, secs. 114-115

Kratom	Kratom is legal but regulated in Kentucky until July 1, 2027. Kratom processors and retailers may not sell kratom extracts or products to anyone under 21, or sell products that are adulterated, contain synthetic alkaloids, or have 7-hydroxymitragynine above 2% of the alkaloid content; violations carry civil penalties of up to $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for later offenses. Separately, 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) concentrated above 400 parts per million is a Schedule I controlled substance (this does not apply to mitragynine). Under a 2026 law, starting July 1, 2027, kratom processors and retailers may not sell or make available any kratom, kratom extract or kratom product, with civil penalties raised to up to $5,000 for a first offense. Version effective July 1, 2027: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=58310 ; current penalties: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54828 ; 7-OH scheduling: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/902/055/015/ . Labeling rules (KRS 217.2203) were repealed in 2026. Source: KRS 217.2202, 217.2207 (versions effective until and from July 1, 2027); 902 KAR 55:015, Section 1(2)(c); 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 161, secs. 114-115

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Kratom is legal but regulated in Kentucky until July 1, 2027. Kratom processors and retailers may not sell kratom extracts or products to anyone under 21, or sell products that are adulterated, contain synthetic alkaloids, or have 7-hydroxymitragynine above 2% of the alkaloid content; violations carry civil penalties of up to $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for later offenses. Separately, 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) concentrated above 400 parts per million is a Schedule I controlled substance (this does not apply to mitragynine). Under a 2026 law, starting July 1, 2027, kratom processors and retailers may not sell or make available any kratom, kratom extract or kratom product, with civil penalties raised to up to $5,000 for a first offense.

Version effective July 1, 2027: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=58310 ; current penalties: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54828 ; 7-OH scheduling: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/902/055/015/ . Labeling rules (KRS 217.2203) were repealed in 2026.

Source: KRS 217.2202, 217.2207 (versions effective until and from July 1, 2027); 902 KAR 55:015, Section 1(2)(c); 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 161, secs. 114-115

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