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Kratom Laws in Massachusetts

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

Short answer: Kratom and its alkaloids (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) are not listed in any of Massachusetts's controlled substance classes (A through E), so possessing kratom is not a controlled substance crime under chapter 94C. G.L. c. 94C, §31

KratomKratom and its alkaloids (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) are not listed in any of Massachusetts's controlled substance classes (A through E), so possessing kratom is not a controlled substance crime under chapter 94C.
Reviewed G.L. c. 94C, §31 (Classes A-E) on 2026-10-28; no listing found.

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FAQ

Is kratom legal in Massachusetts?
Kratom and its alkaloids (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) are not listed in any of Massachusetts's controlled substance classes (A through E), so possessing kratom is not a controlled substance crime under chapter 94C.

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