Is kratom legal in Rhode Island?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is legal and regulated by a state kratom law in Rhode Island (R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 21-28.12 (Rhode Island Kratom Act)). Minimum age: 21. 7-OH: ≤1% 7-OH of total alkaloids; ≤0.5 mg 7-OH per gram; ≤1 mg 7-OH and ≤150 mg mitragynine per serving; no synthetic alkaloids. One change in 2026: Rhode Island Kratom Act (2025 legislation) took effect: kratom moves from Schedule I (RIDOH designation, 2017) to a licensed, taxed (15% wholesale excise per LAPPA), 21+ retail market with delivery to consumers prohibited.
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 Rhode Island
Every row links to the statute, rule or bill it comes from.
| Status | Legal, regulated |
|---|---|
| Law | R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 21-28.12 (Rhode Island Kratom Act) Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Law | R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-28.12-3 (prohibited products) Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Law | R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-28.12-4 (age, sales restrictions) Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Law | R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-28.12-6 (licences) Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Law | R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-9-13.23 (delivery sales prohibited) Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Minimum age | 21 |
| 7-OH limit | ≤1% 7-OH of total alkaloids; ≤0.5 mg 7-OH per gram; ≤1 mg 7-OH and ≤150 mg mitragynine per serving; no synthetic alkaloids |
| Labelling | Warnings, net quantity, mitragynine/7-OH per serving and total, serving guidance, manufacturer address |
| Licensing | Department of Health licence for manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers; retail only at the licensed fixed location, delivery prohibited |
Rhode Island 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
- Rhode Island Kratom Act (2025 legislation) took effect: kratom moves from Schedule I (RIDOH designation, 2017) to a licensed, taxed (15% wholesale excise per LAPPA), 21+ retail market with delivery to consumers prohibited. (effective Apr 1, 2026) — source
Buying online in Rhode Island
Partner retailers, from their own no-ship lists. Retailers can be stricter than the law.
- Kratom Country (partner): doesn't ship to Rhode Island
- Super Speciosa (partner): doesn't ship to Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is legal and regulated by a state kratom law in Rhode Island, under R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 21-28.12 (Rhode Island Kratom Act).
How old do you have to be to buy kratom in Rhode Island?
21, per R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 21-28.12 (Rhode Island Kratom Act).
Is 7-OH legal in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island's rule: ≤1% 7-OH of total alkaloids; ≤0.5 mg 7-OH per gram; ≤1 mg 7-OH and ≤150 mg mitragynine per serving; no synthetic alkaloids.
Can you buy kratom online in Rhode Island?
None of the partner retailers we track ship to Rhode Island. Retailers set their own no-ship lists, so check at checkout.
Sources
- R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 21-28.12 (Rhode Island Kratom Act)
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-28.12-3 (prohibited products)
- Rhode Island Kratom Act (2025 legislation) took effect: kratom moves from Schedule I (RIDOH designation, 2017) to a licensed, taxed (15% wholesale excise per LAPPA), 21+ retail market with delivery to consumers prohibited. — webserver.rilegislature.gov
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-28.12-6 (licences)
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-9-13.23 (delivery sales prohibited)
- LAPPA, Kratom: Summary of State Laws (January 2026)