Is kratom legal in California?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom has an unclear legal status in California (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 110555 (as applied by CDPH)). 2 changes in 2026: CDPH letter to licensees: kratom and 7-OH consumable products not permitted under HSC 110555 (enforcement sweep began 2026-01); Governor reports 7,888 prohibited kratom and 7-OH products removed from shelves.
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 California
Every row links to the statute, rule or bill it comes from.
| Status | Unclear |
|---|---|
| Law | Cal. Health & Safety Code § 110555 (as applied by CDPH) Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Minimum age | No state age limit found |
| 7-OH limit | No state limit found |
| Local rule | San Diego (city): mitragynine and 7-OH prohibited as novel psychoactive drugs since 2016 (SDMC §§ 52.3302–52.3303) |
California and its neighbours
Kratom's legal status in every state; select one to compare.
- Legal, no state law (7)
- Legal, regulated (21)
- 7-OH restricted (4)
- Banned (7)
- Being confirmed (12)
What changed in 2026
Buying online in California
Partner retailers, from their own no-ship lists. Retailers can be stricter than the law.
- Kratom Country (partner): ships to California
- Super Speciosa (partner): ships to California
Partner retailers: we have a business relationship with these retailers, and they're listed only where they say they ship.
Common questions
Is kratom legal in California?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom has an unclear legal status in California, under Cal. Health & Safety Code § 110555 (as applied by CDPH).
Is 7-OH legal in California?
We found no California-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 California?
Kratom Country and Super Speciosa list California as a state they ship to. Retailers set their own no-ship lists, so check at checkout.