Is Kratom Legal in California?
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Kratom is legal in California, but banned in San Diego. This makes its status restricted, not completely banned statewide.
Multiple sources clearly state that Kratom is legal in California except for San Diego, which has banned it. This shifts the statewide status from 'BANNED' to 'RESTRICTED' due to localized prohibition.
County & City Restrictions
| Location | Status | Details | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanside | ❌BANNED | City ban on kratom sales and possession | Jan 1, 2020 |
| San Diego | ❌BANNED | City ban on selling or possessing kratom | Jan 1, 2016 |
What Merchants Need to Know
- Cannot ship to: Oceanside, San Diego
- Lab testing recommended for all products
- Labeling must comply with state standards
Recent Updates for California
California Kratom Legal Status Update
Kratom is legal in California, but banned in San Diego. This makes its status restricted, not completely banned statewide.
Read more →California Kratom Legal Status Update
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a statewide consumer warning on October 24, 2025, declaring that foods, dietary supplements, and medical drugs containing kratom or 7-OH are dangerous and illegal to sell or manufacture for human consumption in California. The Alcoholic Beverage Control is enforcing this prohibition.
Read more →California Kratom Legal Status Update
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is enforcing a statewide prohibition against the sale and manufacture of 'illegal and dangerous kratom products,' specifically those containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). The consumption of these products is deemed illegal, and licensees must remove them from shelves or face disciplinary action.
Read more →California Kratom Legal Status Update
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) are actively enforcing the removal of kratom-containing food and dietary supplements from stores, declaring them adulterated under federal and state law and illegal to sell for consumption.
Read more →California Kratom Legal Status Update
While not banned statewide, Kratom is illegal in certain cities and counties, making the overall state status restricted rather than fully banned.
Read more →Selling Kratom in California?
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