Is kratom legal in New York?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is legal and regulated by a state kratom law in New York (N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 1399-mmm (S4552A/A2340A, signed 2025-12-22)). Minimum age: 21. 2 changes in 2026: Gen. Bus. Law § 398-g kratom warning-label requirement takes effect (per LAPPA); S8925A/A9156B would add Gen. Bus. Law § 392-l banning sale/delivery (incl. online platforms) of products with 7-OH above 2% of total alkaloids or 1 mg per serving; effective 90 days after becoming law. Passed Senate 2026-06-02 and Assembly 2026-06-05; not shown as delivered to or signed by the Governor as of 2026-10-07.
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 New York
Every row links to the statute, rule or bill it comes from.
| Status | Legal, regulated |
|---|---|
| Law | N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 1399-mmm (S4552A/A2340A, signed 2025-12-22) Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Law | N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 398-g (S8285/A5852A, signed 2025-12-22) Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Minimum age | 21 |
| 7-OH limit | No state limit found |
| Labelling | From 2026-12-19: 12-pt warning of no FDA approval and side effects; no 'all natural' claims |
New York 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
- Gen. Bus. Law § 398-g kratom warning-label requirement takes effect (per LAPPA). (effective Dec 19, 2026) — source
- S8925A/A9156B would add Gen. Bus. Law § 392-l banning sale/delivery (incl. online platforms) of products with 7-OH above 2% of total alkaloids or 1 mg per serving; effective 90 days after becoming law. Passed Senate 2026-06-02 and Assembly 2026-06-05; not shown as delivered to or signed by the Governor as of 2026-10-07. — source
Buying online in New York
Partner retailers, from their own no-ship lists. Retailers can be stricter than the law.
- Kratom Country (partner): ships to New York
- Super Speciosa (partner): ships to New York
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 New York?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is legal and regulated by a state kratom law in New York, under N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 1399-mmm (S4552A/A2340A, signed 2025-12-22).
How old do you have to be to buy kratom in New York?
21, per N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 1399-mmm (S4552A/A2340A, signed 2025-12-22).
Is 7-OH legal in New York?
We found no New York-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 New York?
Kratom Country and Super Speciosa list New York as a state they ship to. Retailers set their own no-ship lists, so check at checkout.
Sources
- N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 398-g (S8285/A5852A, signed 2025-12-22)
- Gen. Bus. Law § 398-g kratom warning-label requirement takes effect (per LAPPA). — legislativeanalysis.org
- S8925A/A9156B would add Gen. Bus. Law § 392-l banning sale/delivery (incl. online platforms) of products with 7-OH above 2% of total alkaloids or 1 mg per serving; effective 90 days after becoming law. Passed Senate 2026-06-02 and Assembly 2026-06-05; not shown as delivered to or signed by the Governor as of 2026-10-07. — nyassembly.gov