Is kratom legal in Massachusetts?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is banned in Massachusetts (105 CMR 726.004 (emergency order under M.G.L. c. 94C, § 2A)). One change in 2026: Temporary Schedule I placement of kratom by DPH Commissioner order (signed 2026-08-13 per secondary reports); lasts up to one year unless ended earlier.
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 Massachusetts
Every row links to the statute, rule or bill it comes from.
| Status | Banned |
|---|---|
| Law | 105 CMR 726.004 (emergency order under M.G.L. c. 94C, § 2A) Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Law | 105 CMR 726.003 definition Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Minimum age | No state age limit found |
| 7-OH limit | No state limit found |
Massachusetts 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
- Temporary Schedule I placement of kratom by DPH Commissioner order (signed 2026-08-13 per secondary reports); lasts up to one year unless ended earlier. (effective Aug 28, 2026) — source
Common questions
Is kratom legal in Massachusetts?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is banned in Massachusetts, under 105 CMR 726.004 (emergency order under M.G.L. c. 94C, § 2A).
Is 7-OH legal in Massachusetts?
We found no Massachusetts-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 Massachusetts?
No. Kratom is banned in Massachusetts, and the retailers we track don't ship there.