Is Kratom Legal in Ohio?
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Effective December 12, 2025, the Ohio Board of Pharmacy issued an emergency rule (OAC 4729:9-1-01.1) making all forms of kratom-related products, including synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), illegal to sell, possess, or distribute in the state. However, products composed solely of mitragynine (natural kratom in its vegetation form) are not subject to this emergency ban. The Board plans to propose a permanent rule.
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy, an official state entity, issued an emergency rule with an effective date in December 2025 that restricts certain kratom products. While not a full ban on all kratom, it significantly limits the legality of specific forms, changing the status from legal to restricted.
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Ohio Kratom Legal Status Update
Effective December 12, 2025, the Ohio Board of Pharmacy issued an emergency rule (OAC 4729:9-1-01.1) making all forms of kratom-related products, including synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), illegal to sell, possess, or distribute in the state. However, products composed solely of mitragynine (natural kratom in its vegetation form) are not subject to this emergency ban. The Board plans to propose a permanent rule.
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Effective December 12, 2025, Ohio Administrative Code 4729:9-1-01.1 makes 'kratom-related products' (synthetic compounds and derivatives like 7-hydroxymitragynine) illegal to sell, possess, or distribute. Governor Mike DeWine signed an executive order to this effect. Natural kratom (mitragynine) is subject to ongoing rulemaking for potential scheduling, indicating a partial ban and ongoing regulation.
Read more →Ohio Kratom Legal Status Update
Effective December 12, 2025, the Ohio Board of Pharmacy enacted an emergency rule making all forms of kratom-related products illegal to sell, possess, or distribute, with the explicit exception of products composed solely of mitragynine (natural kratom in vegetation form). Governor DeWine has also requested the Board to pursue regular rulemaking for scheduling natural kratom.
Read more →Ohio Kratom Legal Status Update
Kratom is legal in Ohio, but the state enacted the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA) in May 2023, placing regulations on its sale and distribution.
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