Is kratom legal in Alabama?
BannedVerified Oct 7, 2026 on the state's own site
The short answer
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is banned in Alabama (Ala. Code § 20-2-23).
21+ only. Kratom is not approved by the FDA for any medical use, and nothing here is medical advice. This is a summary of the law, not legal advice; local rules can be stricter.
Kratom law in Alabama
Every row links to the statute, rule or bill it comes from.
| Status | Banned |
|---|---|
| Law | Ala. Code § 20-2-23 Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Minimum age | No state age limit found |
| 7-OH limit | No state limit found |
Common questions
Is kratom legal in Alabama?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is banned in Alabama, under Ala. Code § 20-2-23.
Is 7-OH legal in Alabama?
We found no Alabama-specific 7-OH limit. Federally, the DEA has proposed temporarily scheduling 7-OH above 0.050% of dry weight or 1.00 mg per item; no final order had been published when we checked.
Can you buy kratom online in Alabama?
No. Kratom is banned in Alabama, and the retailers we track don't ship there.