Kratom Encyclopedia

Is kratom legal in Arkansas?

BannedVerified Oct 7, 2026 on the state's own site
The short answer

As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is banned in Arkansas (Ark. Admin. Code 007.07.2 (ADH List of Controlled Substances, Schedule I)).

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 Arkansas

Every row links to the statute, rule or bill it comes from.

StatusBanned
LawArk. Admin. Code 007.07.2 (ADH List of Controlled Substances, Schedule I)
Checked Oct 7, 2026
Minimum ageNo state age limit found
7-OH limitNo state limit found

Common questions

Is kratom legal in Arkansas?

As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is banned in Arkansas, under Ark. Admin. Code 007.07.2 (ADH List of Controlled Substances, Schedule I).

Is 7-OH legal in Arkansas?

We found no Arkansas-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 Arkansas?

No. Kratom is banned in Arkansas, and the retailers we track don't ship there.