Is kratom legal in Maryland?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is legal and regulated by a state kratom law in Maryland (Md. Code, Health–Gen. § 21-2E-02). Minimum age: 21. 7-OH: 7-OH ≤ 2% of alkaloid composition; no synthetic alkaloids. One change in 2026: 2026 Ch. 355 (SB 820): Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission may cite retailers and seize 'unauthorized consumable products' (per news: incl. noncompliant kratom); substantive kratom rules unchanged.
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 Maryland
Every row links to the statute, rule or bill it comes from.
| Status | Legal, regulated |
|---|---|
| Law | Md. Code, Health–Gen. § 21-2E-02 Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Minimum age | 21 |
| 7-OH limit | 7-OH ≤ 2% of alkaloid composition; no synthetic alkaloids |
| Labelling | amount of mitragynine and 7-OH on package or label |
Maryland 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
- 2026 Ch. 355 (SB 820): Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission may cite retailers and seize 'unauthorized consumable products' (per news: incl. noncompliant kratom); substantive kratom rules unchanged. — source
Buying online in Maryland
Partner retailers, from their own no-ship lists. Retailers can be stricter than the law.
- Kratom Country (partner): ships to Maryland
- Super Speciosa (partner): ships to Maryland
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 Maryland?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is legal and regulated by a state kratom law in Maryland, under Md. Code, Health–Gen. § 21-2E-02.
How old do you have to be to buy kratom in Maryland?
21, per Md. Code, Health–Gen. § 21-2E-02.
Is 7-OH legal in Maryland?
Maryland's rule: 7-OH ≤ 2% of alkaloid composition; no synthetic alkaloids.
Can you buy kratom online in Maryland?
Kratom Country and Super Speciosa list Maryland as a state they ship to. Retailers set their own no-ship lists, so check at checkout.
Sources
- Md. Code, Health–Gen. § 21-2E-02
- LAPPA, Kratom: Summary of State Laws (January 2026)
- 2026 Ch. 355 (SB 820): Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission may cite retailers and seize 'unauthorized consumable products' (per news: incl. noncompliant kratom); substantive kratom rules unchanged. — mgaleg.maryland.gov