Ohio Kratom Legal Status Update

Effective December 12, 2025, Ohio Administrative Code 4729:9-1-01.1 makes 'kratom-related products' (synthetic compounds and derivatives like 7-hydroxymitragynine) illegal to sell, possess, or distribute. Governor Mike DeWine signed an executive order to this effect. Natural kratom (mitragynine) is subject to ongoing rulemaking for potential scheduling, indicating a partial ban and ongoing regulation.