Is kratom legal in Ohio?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is legal, but 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) is scheduled or restricted in Ohio (Ohio Admin. Code 4729:9-1-01.1 (Mitragynine-related compounds), as summarised by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy notice revised 2026-10-05). 7-OH: 7-OH and other mitragynine-related compounds are Schedule I; natural vegetative kratom with trace 7-OH is exempt. 2 changes in 2026: Board of Pharmacy emergency rule replaced by a permanent rule 4729:9-1-01.1 (emergency rule had been effective 2025-12-12). Extracts and tinctures are treated as not legal; Board guidance lists blended kratom products (kratom mixed with water, kava, caffeine etc.) as not legal from 2026-08-04, citing Franklin County Common Pleas Court Case No. 26-CV-004790.
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 Ohio
Every row links to the statute, rule or bill it comes from.
| Status | Legal; 7-OH restricted |
|---|---|
| Law | Ohio Admin. Code 4729:9-1-01.1 (Mitragynine-related compounds), as summarised by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy notice revised 2026-10-05 Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Law | Ohio Admin. Code 4729:9-1-01.1 — scheduled compounds Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Minimum age | No state age limit found |
| 7-OH limit | 7-OH and other mitragynine-related compounds are Schedule I; natural vegetative kratom with trace 7-OH is exempt |
Ohio 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
- Board of Pharmacy emergency rule replaced by a permanent rule 4729:9-1-01.1 (emergency rule had been effective 2025-12-12). Extracts and tinctures are treated as not legal. (effective May 19, 2026) — source
- Board guidance lists blended kratom products (kratom mixed with water, kava, caffeine etc.) as not legal from 2026-08-04, citing Franklin County Common Pleas Court Case No. 26-CV-004790. (effective Aug 4, 2026) — source
Buying online in Ohio
Partner retailers, from their own no-ship lists. Retailers can be stricter than the law.
- Kratom Country (partner): ships to Ohio
- Super Speciosa (partner): ships to Ohio
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 Ohio?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is legal, but 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) is scheduled or restricted in Ohio, under Ohio Admin. Code 4729:9-1-01.1 (Mitragynine-related compounds), as summarised by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy notice revised 2026-10-05.
Is 7-OH legal in Ohio?
Ohio's rule: 7-OH and other mitragynine-related compounds are Schedule I; natural vegetative kratom with trace 7-OH is exempt.
Can you buy kratom online in Ohio?
Kratom Country and Super Speciosa list Ohio as a state they ship to. Retailers set their own no-ship lists, so check at checkout.