Is Kratom Legal in Minnesota?
Minnesota's HF 3453 was signed into law, establishing the legal age to purchase and possess kratom at 21 years old and implementing penalties for violations, effective August 1, 2026.
Minnesota's status was 'PENDING'. House File 3453 (HF 3453) was signed into law by Governor Tim Walz on May 5, 2026. This legislation establishes the legal age to possess kratom, or substances containing mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine, as 21 years of age or older. It makes selling kratom to anyone under 21 a gross misdemeanor and unlawful possession by someone under 21 a misdemeanor. The new provisions are set to take effect on August 1, 2026. This represents a clear change from a 'PENDING' status to a 'RESTRICTED' status due to the age restriction and associated penalties.
Update History
May 31, 2026Minnesota Kratom Legal Status Update
Minnesota — HF 3453: Minnesota's status was 'PENDING'. House File 3453 (HF 3453) was signed into law by Governor Tim Walz on May 5, 2026. This legislation establishes the legal age to possess kratom, or substances containing mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine, as 21 years of age or older. It makes selling kratom to anyone under 21 a gross misdemeanor and unlawful possession by someone under 21 a misdemeanor. The new provisions are set to take effect on August 1, 2026. This represents a clear change from a 'PENDING' status to a 'RESTRICTED' status due to the age restriction and associated penalties.. Status: RESTRICTED.
Minnesota's status was 'PENDING'. House File 3453 (HF 3453) was signed into law by Governor Tim Walz on May 5, 2026. This legislation establishes the legal age to possess kratom, or substances containing mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine, as 21 years of age or older. It makes selling kratom to anyone under 21 a gross misdemeanor and unlawful possession by someone under 21 a misdemeanor. The new provisions are set to take effect on August 1, 2026. This represents a clear change from a 'PENDING' status to a 'RESTRICTED' status due to the age restriction and associated penalties.
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Mar 11, 2026Minnesota Kratom Legal Status Update
Minnesota — SF3704: The Minnesota Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA) became law in May 2023, establishing kratom as restricted for individuals 18 and older. Senate File 3704 (SF3704), introduced on February 19, 2026, proposes to amend Minnesota Statutes 152.027, subdivision 7, to raise the legal age for selling or possessing kratom or substances containing mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine from under 18 to under 21 years of age, effective August 1, 2026. This would make the existing restrictions stricter. Last action: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety on February 19, 2026.. Status: PENDING.
The Minnesota Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA) became law in May 2023, establishing kratom as restricted for individuals 18 and older. Senate File 3704 (SF3704), introduced on February 19, 2026, proposes to amend Minnesota Statutes 152.027, subdivision 7, to raise the legal age for selling or possessing kratom or substances containing mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine from under 18 to under 21 years of age, effective August 1, 2026. This would make the existing restrictions stricter. Last action: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety on February 19, 2026.
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