Is kratom legal in South Carolina?

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 South Carolina for adults 21 and older. The South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act, effective July 2025, restricts sales to people under 21, bars adulterated and fully synthetic products, and sets labeling requirements.

KCPA adopted: Yes
Age restriction: 21+

Citations

Statutes

S.C. Code §§ 44-53-2010 to 44-53-2040 — Kratom Consumer Protection Act (Act 35 of 2025)state

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

GeorgiaRegulated
North CarolinaLegal