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Kratom Laws in Nevada

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

Short answer: Kratom is legal in Nevada but regulated. A person may not knowingly sell a kratom product to anyone under 18, may not sell a kratom product adulterated with a substance that makes it injurious to consumers, and may not sell it without a label listing ingredients and directions for safe… NRS 597.998 (added 2019)

KratomKratom is legal in Nevada but regulated. A person may not knowingly sell a kratom product to anyone under 18, may not sell a kratom product adulterated with a substance that makes it injurious to consumers, and may not sell it without a label listing ingredients and directions for safe use. A 'kratom product' covers products with Mitragyna speciosa leaf containing mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine, or synthetic material containing those alkaloids. Violations carry a civil penalty of up to $1,000 each; the section sets no criminal penalty. A retailer who relied in good faith on the manufacturer's or distributor's representations has a defense to the adulteration rule.
Kratom and mitragynine did not appear in the portions of NAC 453 Schedule I read.

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FAQ

Is kratom legal in Nevada?
Kratom is legal in Nevada but regulated. A person may not knowingly sell a kratom product to anyone under 18, may not sell a kratom product adulterated with a substance that makes it injurious to consumers, and may not sell it without a label listing ingredients and directions for safe use. A 'kratom product' covers products with Mitragyna speciosa leaf containing mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine, or synthetic material containing those alkaloids. Violations carry a civil penalty of up to $1,000 each; the section sets no criminal penalty. A retailer who relied in good faith on the manufacturer's or distributor's representations has a defense to the adulteration rule.

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.