Is kratom legal in Virginia?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is legal and regulated by a state kratom law in Virginia (Va. Code § 59.1-200(A)(77) — label). Minimum age: 21. 7-OH: 7-OH no more than one percent of total alkaloids and no more than one milligram per serving; no synthesized/semi-synthetic alkaloids. One change in 2026: 2026 General Assembly amendment (reported as H.B. 360, signed May 2026) expands § 59.1-200(A)(77): new warning text, behind-counter/locked storage, ban on synthetic/semi-synthetic alkaloids, 7-OH cap (1% of alkaloids / 1 mg per serving), bans on vape/injectable, child-appealing products and high residual solvents.
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 Virginia
Every row links to the statute, rule or bill it comes from.
| Status | Legal, regulated |
|---|---|
| Law | Va. Code § 59.1-200(A)(77) — label Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Law | Va. Code § 59.1-200(A)(77) — 7-OH Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Law | Va. Code § 59.1-200(A)(77) — storage Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Minimum age | 21 |
| 7-OH limit | 7-OH no more than one percent of total alkaloids and no more than one milligram per serving; no synthesized/semi-synthetic alkaloids |
| Labelling | All ingredients plus mandated warning: 'WARNING: Kratom may cause dependence and opioid-like withdrawal…' |
Virginia 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
- 2026 General Assembly amendment (reported as H.B. 360, signed May 2026) expands § 59.1-200(A)(77): new warning text, behind-counter/locked storage, ban on synthetic/semi-synthetic alkaloids, 7-OH cap (1% of alkaloids / 1 mg per serving), bans on vape/injectable, child-appealing products and high residual solvents. (effective Jul 1, 2026) — source
Buying online in Virginia
Partner retailers, from their own no-ship lists. Retailers can be stricter than the law.
- Kratom Country (partner): ships to Virginia
- Super Speciosa (partner): ships to Virginia
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 Virginia?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is legal and regulated by a state kratom law in Virginia, under Va. Code § 59.1-200(A)(77) — label.
How old do you have to be to buy kratom in Virginia?
21, per Va. Code § 59.1-200(A)(77) — label.
Is 7-OH legal in Virginia?
Virginia's rule: 7-OH no more than one percent of total alkaloids and no more than one milligram per serving; no synthesized/semi-synthetic alkaloids.
Can you buy kratom online in Virginia?
Kratom Country and Super Speciosa list Virginia as a state they ship to. Retailers set their own no-ship lists, so check at checkout.
Sources
- 2026 General Assembly amendment (reported as H.B. 360, signed May 2026) expands § 59.1-200(A)(77): new warning text, behind-counter/locked storage, ban on synthetic/semi-synthetic alkaloids, 7-OH cap (1% of alkaloids / 1 mg per serving), bans on vape/injectable, child-appealing products and high residual solvents. — law.lis.virginia.gov
- LAPPA, Kratom: Summary of State Laws (January 2026)