Is kratom legal in Nebraska?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is legal and regulated by a state kratom law in Nebraska (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-3803). Minimum age: 21. 7-OH: Registration COA must certify 7-OH less than two percent of the alkaloid composition. One change in 2026: LB 901 (approved by the Governor 2026-04-07) adds a 10% retail excise tax on kratom products from 2027-01-01 and amends the adulteration/testing section (§ 71-3809). LB 431 (Schedule I for mitragynine/7-OH) was indefinitely postponed 2026-04-17.
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 Nebraska
Every row links to the statute, rule or bill it comes from.
| Status | Legal, regulated |
|---|---|
| Law | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-3803 Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Law | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-3806 (labels) Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Law | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-3807 (registration; COA) Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Law | LB 901 (2026), § 10 — kratom excise tax Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Minimum age | 21 |
| 7-OH limit | Registration COA must certify 7-OH less than two percent of the alkaloid composition |
| Labelling | Under-twenty-one/pregnancy/breastfeeding warning, consult practitioner, habit-forming, FDA disclaimer, processor, directions per serving, servings per day, servings per container, mitragynine per serving |
| Licensing | Product registration with the Department of Revenue (processor registers each product) |
Nebraska 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
- LB 901 (approved by the Governor 2026-04-07) adds a 10% retail excise tax on kratom products from 2027-01-01 and amends the adulteration/testing section (§ 71-3809). LB 431 (Schedule I for mitragynine/7-OH) was indefinitely postponed 2026-04-17. (effective Jan 1, 2027) — source
Buying online in Nebraska
Partner retailers, from their own no-ship lists. Retailers can be stricter than the law.
- Kratom Country (partner): ships to Nebraska
- Super Speciosa (partner): ships to Nebraska
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 Nebraska?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is legal and regulated by a state kratom law in Nebraska, under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-3803.
How old do you have to be to buy kratom in Nebraska?
21, per Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-3803.
Is 7-OH legal in Nebraska?
Nebraska's rule: Registration COA must certify 7-OH less than two percent of the alkaloid composition.
Can you buy kratom online in Nebraska?
Kratom Country and Super Speciosa list Nebraska as a state they ship to. Retailers set their own no-ship lists, so check at checkout.
Sources
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-3803
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-3806 (labels)
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-3807 (registration; COA)
- LB 901 (approved by the Governor 2026-04-07) adds a 10% retail excise tax on kratom products from 2027-01-01 and amends the adulteration/testing section (§ 71-3809). LB 431 (Schedule I for mitragynine/7-OH) was indefinitely postponed 2026-04-17. — nebraskalegislature.gov
- LAPPA, Kratom: Summary of State Laws (January 2026)