Is kratom legal in New York?

Regulated

Last checked June 5, 2026 · Sources checked: LAPPA state-law summary, AKA state tracker, and linked state sources

Kratom is legal to buy and possess in New York for adults 21 and older. State law restricts sales to people under 21, and a package-labeling law for manufacturers is scheduled to take effect on December 19, 2026.

KCPA adopted: No
Age restriction: 21+

Citations

Statutes

N.Y. Public Health Law § 1399-mmm — kratom sales age restrictionstate
N.Y. General Business Law § 398-g — kratom package labelingstate

Sources

LAPPA — Kratom: Summary of State Laws (January 2026; published February 5, 2026)state
American Kratom Association — AKA In Your Statestate

What changed

June 5, 2026 — First published after checking LAPPA, AKA, and linked state sources. LAPPA — Kratom: Summary of State Laws (January 2026; published February 5, 2026)

Neighboring states

ConnecticutLegal
MassachusettsLegal
New JerseyLegal
PennsylvaniaLegal
VermontBanned