Is kratom legal in District of Columbia?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is legal, but 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) is scheduled or restricted in District of Columbia (D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22-B § 1201).
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 District of Columbia
Every row links to the statute, rule or bill it comes from.
| Status | Legal; 7-OH restricted |
|---|---|
| Law | D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22-B § 1201 Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Minimum age | No state age limit found |
| 7-OH limit | No state limit found |
District of Columbia 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)
Buying online in District of Columbia
Partner retailers, from their own no-ship lists. Retailers can be stricter than the law.
- Kratom Country (partner): ships to District of Columbia
- Super Speciosa (partner): ships to District of Columbia
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 District of Columbia?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is legal, but 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) is scheduled or restricted in District of Columbia, under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22-B § 1201.
Is 7-OH legal in District of Columbia?
We found no District of Columbia-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 District of Columbia?
Kratom Country and Super Speciosa list District of Columbia as a state they ship to. Retailers set their own no-ship lists, so check at checkout.