Is Kratom Legal in New Jersey? Current Law & Status
Last updated: November 10, 2026 · Reviewed by the Kingdom Kratom team
Quick answer: Yes — kratom is legal in New Jersey. It is not a controlled substance, and there's no statewide ban. A bill (S301) would place 7-OH in Schedule I; as of our last review we could not confirm that it has become law.
Is kratom legal in New Jersey right now?
Yes. Kratom is legal to buy, possess, and use throughout New Jersey. S301 would add 7-OH to Schedule I of the state's Controlled Dangerous Substances Act, with criminal penalties for manufacturing or distributing it. It targets 7-OH, not natural leaf, and we could not confirm its enactment, so New Jersey is still treated as a legal, largely unregulated state. Verify the bill's status before you buy.
Federal law: where the DEA's 7-OH action stands
Natural kratom is not a federally controlled substance. In 2026 the DEA moved against concentrated and lab-made kratom compounds instead:
- August 26, 2026 — MGPI (mitragynine pseudoindoxyl), MGM-15, and MGM-16 were temporarily placed in Schedule I.
- October 14, 2026 — the DEA withdrew its July proposal and published a revised notice: 7-OH and MGPI become Schedule I only above a threshold — more than 1 mg per gram (solids) or 1 mg per mL (liquids), or a mitragynine-to-7-OH ratio below 100 to 1.
- As soon as November 13, 2026 — the temporary order can take effect, for two years with a possible one-year extension.
Natural leaf below those levels stays legal federally — and in New Jersey, state law has no kratom-specific rules, though a 7-OH bill is pending. See our kratom legality map and 7-OH explainer.
Where to buy lab-tested kratom in New Jersey
With no statewide quality rules, choose a vendor with third-party lab results and honest labeling. Explore our powder, capsules, and full shop. Compare other states in our state-by-state legality guides.
Frequently asked questions
Is kratom legal in New Jersey in 2026?
Yes, kratom is legal statewide, with no ban. A 7-OH scheduling bill (S301) was pending as of our last review.
Can kratom be shipped to New Jersey?
Yes, compliant natural leaf kratom can be shipped to adults, except in localities with their own bans.
This article is general information about New Jersey law as of November 10, 2026 and is not legal advice. Kratom laws change quickly and can vary by city or county — verify current rules before you buy. Kingdom Kratom makes no health or therapeutic claims about kratom.
