Is kratom legal in South Carolina?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is legal and regulated by a state kratom law in South Carolina (S.C. Code § 44-53-2020). Minimum age: 21. 7-OH: No numeric 7-OH cap in the enacted Act; fully synthetic alkaloids 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 South Carolina
Every row links to the statute, rule or bill it comes from.
| Status | Legal, regulated |
|---|---|
| Law | S.C. Code § 44-53-2020 Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Law | S.C. Code § 44-53-2030 (labels) Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Law | S.C. Code § 44-53-2040 (penalties; history) Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Minimum age | 21 |
| 7-OH limit | No numeric 7-OH cap in the enacted Act; fully synthetic alkaloids prohibited |
| Labelling | Ingredients, mitragynine and 7-OH amounts, serving size, servings, vendor address, precautions, not-a-drug and under-twenty-one statements |
South Carolina 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)
Buying online in South Carolina
Partner retailers, from their own no-ship lists. Retailers can be stricter than the law.
- Kratom Country (partner): ships to South Carolina
- Super Speciosa (partner): ships to South Carolina
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 South Carolina?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is legal and regulated by a state kratom law in South Carolina, under S.C. Code § 44-53-2020.
How old do you have to be to buy kratom in South Carolina?
21, per S.C. Code § 44-53-2020.
Is 7-OH legal in South Carolina?
South Carolina's rule: No numeric 7-OH cap in the enacted Act; fully synthetic alkaloids prohibited.
Can you buy kratom online in South Carolina?
Kratom Country and Super Speciosa list South Carolina as a state they ship to. Retailers set their own no-ship lists, so check at checkout.