Is Kratom Legal in District of Columbia?
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The sale of kratom is banned in Washington, D.C., with its psychoactive components considered controlled substances.
Multiple sources confirm a ban on sale and classification as a controlled substance, moving from 'RESTRICTED' to a more explicit 'BANNED' status for sales.
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District of Columbia Kratom Legal Status Update
The sale of kratom is banned in Washington, D.C., with its psychoactive components considered controlled substances.
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While 7-hydroxymitragynine, a kratom component, is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance by D.C. regulations, kratom itself is not universally banned by statute, indicating a restricted rather than fully banned status for the entire substance.
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Kratom's psychoactive components (7-hydroxymitragynine) are controlled substances in the District of Columbia, effective March 2016.
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Contrary to its previous 'BANNED' status, kratom is not classified as a controlled substance in the District of Columbia and is currently legal to buy, sell, and possess. There are no specific local regulations governing it, although there have been calls for a nationwide ban by the FDA.
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Kratom was temporarily restricted in 2016 but reversed in 2018. As of 2025, it is legal to possess and purchase, but exists within a regulatory framework focused on product oversight and consumer safety, making it a regulated jurisdiction.
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