Is Kratom Legal in New Jersey?
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Kratom is currently legal statewide in New Jersey with no specific 7-OH ban and remains largely unregulated, despite recent legislative efforts in early 2026 to either ban it ('CJ's Law') or establish a Kratom Consumer Protection Act.
Despite proposed legislation to ban or regulate, current reports state kratom is 'Legal statewide with no specific 7-OH ban' and 'Remains Unregulated', changing from the database's 'RESTRICTED' status.
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New Jersey Kratom Legal Status Update
Kratom is currently legal statewide in New Jersey with no specific 7-OH ban and remains largely unregulated, despite recent legislative efforts in early 2026 to either ban it ('CJ's Law') or establish a Kratom Consumer Protection Act.
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The New Jersey Kratom Consumer Protection Act is on the books, establishing regulations including age restrictions (typically 18 or older) for purchase, labeling requirements, and specifying active ingredient levels.
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Kratom is currently legal in New Jersey. The status has changed from 'PENDING' as there is no strong evidence of active, pending legislation that would alter its legal status from being unregulated.
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There are active bills in the New Jersey Assembly (A.4071 and A.2642 from 2022-2023) that would either establish a Kratom Consumer Protection Act (regulating it) or make kratom a crime (banning it). These bills are 'pending in Assembly committee', indicating a 'PENDING' status for the state, rather than a clear 'LEGAL' status.
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Kratom is currently legal in New Jersey, changing from its previous 'PENDING' status.
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