Is kratom legal in South Carolina?
RegulatedQuick answer
Kratom in South Carolina: Regulated
- Age rule
- 21+
- KCPA status
- Adopted
- Local caveats
- No local caveat listed in this entry
- Citations
- 3 linked sources
Last checked · 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.
Citations
What changed
- — First published after checking LAPPA, AKA, and linked state sources. LAPPA — Kratom: Summary of State Laws (January 2026; published February 5, 2026)