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Status verified March 20, 2026 – No legislative changes detected.
Is Kratom Legal in Georgia?
Current Status
Georgia House Bill 968, introduced in January 2026, proposes to classify mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I controlled substances, which would effectively ban kratom in the state. The bill is currently active in the legislative process.
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What Merchants Need to Know
- Age verification required (21+) for all sales
- Lab testing recommended for all products
- Labeling must comply with state standards
Recent Updates for Georgia
Georgia Kratom Legal Status Update
Georgia House Bill 968, introduced in January 2026, proposes to classify mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I controlled substances, which would effectively ban kratom in the state. The bill is currently active in the legislative process.
Georgia Kratom Legal Status Update
Georgia has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA), establishing regulations for the sale of kratom products, including age restrictions and labeling requirements.
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A new bill (LB 968) was introduced in Georgia in January 2026 that seeks to make all forms of kratom a Schedule I controlled substance, which would reverse existing regulations that took effect on January 1, 2025.
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