Is kratom legal in Louisiana?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is banned in Louisiana (La. R.S. 40:966.1 (Acts 2025, No. 41)). One change in 2026: HB 778 (2026; would have re-legalised natural kratom and targeted synthetic kratom) was involuntarily deferred — no change.
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 Louisiana
Every row links to the statute, rule or bill it comes from.
| Status | Banned |
|---|---|
| Law | La. R.S. 40:966.1 (Acts 2025, No. 41) Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Law | La. R.S. 40:966.1(A) definition Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Minimum age | No state age limit found |
| 7-OH limit | No state limit found |
What changed in 2026
- HB 778 (2026; would have re-legalised natural kratom and targeted synthetic kratom) was involuntarily deferred — no change. — source
Common questions
Is kratom legal in Louisiana?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is banned in Louisiana, under La. R.S. 40:966.1 (Acts 2025, No. 41).
Is 7-OH legal in Louisiana?
We found no Louisiana-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 Louisiana?
No. Kratom is banned in Louisiana, and the retailers we track don't ship there.