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Status verified March 20, 2026 – No legislative changes detected.
Is Kratom Legal in New Jersey?
Current Status
New legislation detected (needs manual classification): A4222 - Creates "New Jersey Kratom Protection Act."
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What Merchants Need to Know
- Lab testing recommended for all products
- Labeling must comply with state standards
Recent Updates for New Jersey
New Jersey Kratom Legal Status Update
New legislation detected (needs manual classification): A4222 - Creates "New Jersey Kratom Protection Act."
New Jersey Kratom Legal Status Update
Assembly Bill 5129 (A5129), also known as 'CJ's Law,' which would criminalize the manufacture, possession, and sale of kratom products by classifying them as controlled dangerous substances, passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee on December 15, 2025.
Read more →New Jersey Kratom Legal Status Update
The New Jersey Kratom Consumer Protection Act (P.L.2023, c.141) has been enacted, establishing regulations that include an 18+ age restriction for purchase, labeling requirements, and specifications for active ingredient levels in kratom products.
Read more →New Jersey Kratom Legal Status Update
Kratom is currently legal in New Jersey with no statewide ban in effect. While legislative efforts have been introduced, such as Senate Bill 1384 to create a Kratom Consumer Protection Act and Assembly Bill 5129 ('CJ's Law') to criminalize it, neither has been enacted into law.
Read more →New Jersey Kratom Legal Status Update
New Jersey currently has multiple bills pending in the Assembly committee that propose establishing a Kratom Consumer Protection Act with age restrictions and adulteration prohibitions, or an outright ban.
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