Is kratom legal in Virginia?

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 Virginia for adults 21 and older. Under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act, it is unlawful to sell kratom to anyone under 21 or to sell kratom products that are not properly labeled.

KCPA adopted: No
Age restriction: 21+

Citations

Statutes

Va. Code § 59.1-200 — prohibited practices (kratom sales and labeling)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

District of ColumbiaRestricted
KentuckyRegulated
MarylandRegulated
North CarolinaLegal
TennesseeRegulated
West VirginiaRegulated