Is Kratom legal in Massachusetts?

No.

Kratom is illegal in Massachusetts. Updated October 2026.

Tourists

Tourists are not exempt. Kratom is illegal in Massachusetts; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.

Year changed

2025

Massachusetts banned kratom and synthetic kratom in 2025.

The recorded ruling

No — Kratom is illegal in Massachusetts. This page is a structured ruling drawn only from recorded facts — status, limits, age, penalties, and dated sources — not legal advice.

Massachusetts banned kratom and synthetic kratom in 2025.

Tourists are not exempt. Kratom is illegal in Massachusetts; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.

The last recorded status change year is 2025.

Laws move. The last verified date on this ruling is 2026-10-19. Always read the linked source and local statute before acting.

Law timeline

  1. 2025

    Last recorded change to this legal status.

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Frequently asked

Is Kratom legal in Massachusetts?+

No — Kratom is illegal in Massachusetts.

Is Kratom illegal everywhere in Massachusetts?+

The recorded status for Massachusetts as a whole is illegal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.

Can tourists use Kratom in Massachusetts?+

Tourists are not exempt. Kratom is illegal in Massachusetts; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.

When was this Massachusetts Kratom ruling last verified?+

Last verified 2026-10-19, with a recorded law date of 2025.

Can you fly with Kratom into Massachusetts?+

No. Kratom is illegal in Massachusetts; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.

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