Kratom Laws in Wisconsin

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

Short answer: Illegal. Mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, the active compounds in kratom, are Schedule I controlled substances in Wisconsin. Wis. Stat. §§ 961.14(7)(mk), (mL), 961.41(3g)(b), 939.61(2)

Kratom	Illegal. Mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, the active compounds in kratom, are Schedule I controlled substances in Wisconsin. Possessing them falls under the general drug-possession provision, a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500, up to 30 days in jail, or both. Statutes published Oct. 1, 2026 (updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247). Penalty for a misdemeanor with no stated penalty: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/939.61 Source: Wis. Stat. §§ 961.14(7)(mk), (mL), 961.41(3g)(b), 939.61(2)

Kratom

Illegal. Mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, the active compounds in kratom, are Schedule I controlled substances in Wisconsin. Possessing them falls under the general drug-possession provision, a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500, up to 30 days in jail, or both.

Statutes published Oct. 1, 2026 (updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247). Penalty for a misdemeanor with no stated penalty: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/939.61

Source: Wis. Stat. §§ 961.14(7)(mk), (mL), 961.41(3g)(b), 939.61(2)

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