Aptly nicknamed the “Pine State,” nearly 90 percent of the state of Maine is made up of forests! Maine is a summer tourist destination for millions of people looking to escape to a cool summer retreat. If you’re planning a visit and wonder if Kratom is legal in Maine in 2023, the answer is yes!

• What is Kratom?
• Laws and legislation of Kratom in Maine
• Where can I buy Kratom in Maine?
• Kratom Advocacy in Maine

What is Kratom?

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is an evergreen tree native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia and part of the coffee plant family. The farmers in Southeast Asia have become experts in growing and harvesting Kratom, and to this day, the highest quality Kratom available in the world comes from this region. Harvested Kratom has helped farmworkers manage long and arduous work days for centuries.

Kratom leaves contain two alkaloids: Mitragynine and 7-α-hydroxymitragynine—these act on the opioid receptors in the brain. Depending on the strain and vein of Kratom and the dosage, Kratom can have stimulant effects, calming effects, or relief from discomfort. Traditionally, people chewed Kratom leaves or brewed them to make tea. Today, Kratom can be taken conveniently in powder, capsules, and extracts.

Laws and legislation of Kratom in Maine

Kratom is legal to possess, consume, purchase and distribute in Maine. Currently, Kratom is also without any classification in Maine.

There were attempts to ban Kratom in Maine in a bill introduced in 2017. That bill would have prohibited Mitragynine, Kratom’s most prevalent alkaloid. The Maine Senate amended the bill, and Mitragynine was left out. There were several substances that this bill intended to target and place on the Schedule W controlled substance list. (That list included opium, morphine, heroin, methadone, amphetamine, and other drugs.) The discussion to add Mitragynine to the list greatly concerned Kratom enthusiasts, and supporters were alerted and urged to help fund a lobbying effort against Kratom’s inclusion. The American Kratom Association and the Botanical Education Alliance were key organizations actively involved in this effort. As a result, the bill was defeated.

This advocacy led to a bill introduced in 2019 for the Kratom Consumer Protection Act. However, that bill died in committee. As a result of these failed bills, Kratom is entirely legal in Maine but is also still unregulated.

Where can I buy Kratom in Maine?

The good news here is that you can buy it locally or online. Just be sure to purchase your Kratom from a trusted vendor. Numerous stores are selling Kratom in Maine. Before buying, check out Google reviews, and see what customers say. The important thing is to research the source of your Kratom.

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Kratom advocacy in Maine

The American Kratom Association (AKA) is a non-profit advocacy group established in 2014, committed to preserving and protecting the freedom of Kratom or Mitragyna Speciosa. Also, it advocates for regulation to ensure Kratom quality and also for research on the benefits of Kratom. The AKA continues to work tirelessly to have Kratom legal in every state. You can help in that effort by joining the AKA as a “protector” of Kratom. You’ll receive notification of any laws changes and advocacy needed. Join the email list here.

Working in concert with the AKA, the Botanical Education Alliance also dedicates itself to educating consumers, lawmakers, law enforcement, and the media about safe and therapeutic natural supplements, including Kratom. Its mission is to increase understanding to influence public policy and protect natural supplements.

The Kratom Consumer Protection Act is under consideration in more than 20 states, including Maine. As of 2023, the KPCA has passed in the following states: Utah, Georgia, Arizona, Oregon, Nevada, Colorado, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

To see if Kratom is currently legal in your state, please check out this interactive Kratom legality map.