Legal update, reviewed November 13, 2026. Laws change often; verify your current local law before ordering.

Quick Answer: The Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA) is a model state law, first enacted in Utah in 2019, that regulates kratom instead of banning it. Typical KCPA rules set a minimum purchase age, prohibit adulterated or synthetic products, cap 7-OH levels, and require labels that state alkaloid content. There is no federal KCPA; each state writes its own version.

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What is the Kratom Consumer Protection Act?

The KCPA is not one statute. It is a template that state legislatures adapt, built around one idea: keep natural kratom leaf legal for adults while setting product rules. Utah passed the first version in 2019 (S.B. 58). Other states followed under the same name or with similar rules under a different title, such as Nebraska’s Kratom Consumer Protection Act (effective July 1, 2025) and Florida’s Kratom Consumer Protection Act (section 500.92, Florida Statutes).

The scale is now significant. As of January 2026, the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association (LAPPA) counted 30 states plus D.C. that regulate kratom or its components in some way, 22 states with age restrictions, 19 states with labeling requirements, and 14 states that limit 7-OH concentration (LAPPA, Kratom: Summary of State Laws).

What does a typical KCPA require?

Most KCPA-style laws share the same building blocks. The exact numbers differ by state, so the table below shows the common provisions, not any one state’s text.

Provision	What it usually covers	What it means on a product
Minimum age	No sales under 18 or 21 (newer laws trend to 21)	Age check at checkout; Bedrock sells 21+ only
No adulteration	No mixing kratom with non-kratom substances or controlled substances	Ingredient list should read as kratom leaf (plus flavor/base for drinks)
No synthetics	Bans synthetic mitragynine, synthetic 7-OH and other synthesized alkaloids	“Natural leaf” sourcing on the label
7-OH limit	Caps 7-OH as a share of the alkaloid fraction (Utah: under 0.4%)	COA should report 7-OH alongside mitragynine
Labeling	Alkaloid content, net weight, manufacturer, directions, warnings	MIT mg or % stated on the package
Registration / testing	Product registration or lab testing in some states (Utah requires ISO/IEC 17025 labs)	A batch COA you can match to the lot number

Utah’s Department of Agriculture and Food publishes its full product registration checklist, including lot-matched lab testing and the 7-OH limit (Utah DAF). For a line-by-line walkthrough of what a lab report shows, see how to read a kratom COA.

How is a KCPA state different from a ban state?

A KCPA state regulates sales; a ban state makes kratom alkaloids controlled substances. LAPPA lists six states where mitragynine and 7-OH are controlled, so kratom products are banned: Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Vermont and Wisconsin. Other states use different tools again, such as Maryland’s exact-mg labeling rules or North Dakota’s licensing law, which paused sales until the Attorney General adopts rules.

State approach	Examples	Can adults buy natural leaf kratom?
KCPA or KCPA-style regulation	Utah, Nebraska, Florida, Delaware (21+ under HB 332, 2026)	Yes, under the state’s rules
Controlled substance (ban)	Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Vermont, Wisconsin	No
Licensing / pending rules	North Dakota (sales paused until rules adopted)	Not until rules are in place
Local bans inside legal states	Idaho Falls, ID; Rensselaer, Albany and Oneida counties, NY	Depends on city or county

Bedrock does not ship kratom to AL, AR, CA, CT, IN, KS, LA, MA, ND, TN, VT or WI, and also does not ship to MD, OH or UT by choice. Our shipping kratom to your state post explains how retailers apply those rules.

Is there a federal Kratom Consumer Protection Act?

No. Federal KCPA bills have been proposed in past sessions, but none has become law. Federal action in 2026 has instead centered on concentrated 7-OH. On October 14, 2026, the DEA published a notice of intent (Federal Register 2026-20943) to temporarily place 7-OH and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl in Schedule I when they exceed 1 mg per gram (solid) or 1 mg per mL (liquid), or when the mitragynine-to-7-OH ratio is below 100. The notice says the order will be published “on or after November 13, 2026,” and applies from its publication date. It notes that 7-OH appears in natural kratom leaf only in trace amounts. We track the status in Kratom Law Changes 2026.

Which states have passed a KCPA most recently?

Recent examples include Nebraska (effective July 1, 2025) and Delaware, whose HB 332 began applying in September 2026 with a 21+ purchase age and directs state agencies to study kratom testing and retail licensing and report back by January (Delaware Public Media). The American Kratom Association, the advocacy group behind the model bill, keeps a running count of KCPA states; counts from vendor sites and advocacy groups differ because some laws regulate kratom without using the KCPA name.

What does the KCPA mean when you compare products?

KCPA rules push the whole category toward labels you can check. Whatever state you are in, the same comparison points apply:

• Stated alkaloid content. Shots list mg per bottle, such as Kratom Gorilla Howler 150mg ($15.99). For leaf powders, look for MIT % on the COA; our MIT percentage explainer shows how to read it.
• Natural leaf vs. concentrated 7-OH. Bedrock carries leaf-based kratom only, no 7-OH products, such as Third Eye Green Maeng Da powder ($10.99) and Monarch Green Maeng Da capsules ($4.99).
• Batch COA. A lot number on the package that matches a lab report.
• Age gate. A 21+ check before purchase, which most newer state laws require.

Many vendors, such as Super Speciosa, publish state legality maps; compare their date stamps, because state rules change several times a year. For more brand detail, see the Third Eye brand page or our where to buy kratom online checklist.

Frequently asked questions

Does the KCPA make kratom legal everywhere?

No. It applies only in states that pass it. Kratom remains banned in states that list its alkaloids as controlled substances, and some cities and counties ban it locally.

What age does the KCPA set?

It depends on the state. Utah’s original law set 18; most newer laws, including Delaware’s 2026 law, set 21. Bedrock sells to adults 21 and older only.

Does the KCPA allow 7-OH products?

Most KCPA-style laws cap 7-OH at a small share of total alkaloids (Utah: under 0.4%), which rules out concentrated 7-OH products. The pending DEA order would also control 7-OH above its threshold at the federal level.

Is the Kratom Consumer Protection Act a federal law?

No. As of November 13, 2026, there is no federal KCPA. Kratom rules are set by states, with federal action centered on synthetic and concentrated alkaloids.

Where can I check my own state?

Use the Bedrock kratom legality by state tracker and confirm with your state legislature or attorney general’s site.

Sources: LAPPA, Kratom: Summary of State Laws (Jan 2026); Utah S.B. 58 (2019); Utah Dept. of Agriculture and Food; Federal Register 2026-20943; Delaware Public Media.

Published by Bedrock Botanicals. This article is general information, not legal advice. Must be 21 or older to purchase. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Verify your current local law before ordering.