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State & Local Policy Tracker

U.S. Kratom Ban Map

Explore statewide kratom laws and a searchable directory of 263 listed city, county, town, and tribal bans across 18 states.

State and local-ban data updated August 12, 2026
12Full-ban states
4Near-ban states
17Regulated states
1Age-only state
16Unregulated states
263Listed local bans

How to Use the Kratom Ban Tracker

Select a state to see its classification, policy year, summary, and local-ban count. Local action may prohibit manufacturing, sale, or distribution inside a city, county, town, or tribal jurisdiction even where state law otherwise permits kratom.

Use the filters to isolate policy categories and the searchable directory below to locate specific local jurisdictions.

Statewide Legal Status

The map opens centered on the continental U.S. Drag in any direction to explore; Alaska and Hawaii remain below. Use the zoom buttons for a closer view.
Full ban
Near ban
Regulated
Age only
Unregulated

263 Listed Local Kratom Bans

The directory includes municipalities, counties, unincorporated county areas, and tribal jurisdictions in 18 states.

Local measures vary in scope. Some prohibit all manufacturing, sale, or distribution; others target retail sales or particular forms. Verify the operative local rule before relying on this tracker.

18States with local bans
79Mississippi entries
70Illinois entries

Search the Local-Ban Directory

Search by city, town, county, reservation, or state. Selecting a result highlights the corresponding state above.

Data audit note: The August 12, 2026 worksheet lists 263 jurisdictions across 18 states, and this page reflects those listed entries.

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