Regulatory Reference · Arkansas

Is kratom legal in Arkansas?

Prohibited

No. Kratom is classified as a controlled substance in Arkansas. In our five-category system that is "Prohibited": classified as a controlled substance.

Status last reviewed May 4, 2025. This page reads from the same dataset as our 50-state legality map and updates when it does.

The Detail

What the current Arkansas rules actually say.

Kratom has been banned in Arkansas since February 2016 as a Schedule I controlled substance. SB 534, the Arkansas Kratom Consumer Protection Act sponsored by Sen. Greg Leding, passed the Senate 24-5 on April 7, 2025 but received a 'Do Not Pass' recommendation from the House Public Health Committee and died at sine die on May 5, 2025. No replacement bill has advanced in the 2026 session. Possession and distribution continue to carry criminal penalties.

Local exceptions: None — statewide ban.
Ordering

Does Hudson Valley Botanicals ship to Arkansas?

No. Kratom has been a Schedule I controlled substance in Arkansas since 2016, and we do not ship to Arkansas addresses.

Every order is checked against our live shipping-restriction list at checkout, which we update as state and local rules change. Every pouch we ship is lab tested by an independent ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, with the certificate of analysis published in our public archive and searchable by the batch number on the pouch.

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Arkansas FAQ

Common questions, answered straight.

Is kratom legal in Arkansas?

No. Kratom is classified as a controlled substance in Arkansas. Status category: Prohibited, meaning classified as a controlled substance.

Can I order kratom online in Arkansas?

No. Kratom has been a Schedule I controlled substance in Arkansas since 2016, and we do not ship to Arkansas addresses. Checkout verifies every address against our current restriction list automatically.

Are there local kratom bans in Arkansas?

No local bans are known in Arkansas at our last review. Local ordinances can appear quickly, so check your city or county if in doubt.

How current is this page?

The Arkansas status on this page was last reviewed May 4, 2025. It is generated from the same continuously reviewed dataset that powers our interactive 50-state legality map, and it changes when the data changes.

This page is regulatory information, not legal advice. Laws change; verify current status with the Arkansas legislature or your local authority before purchasing. Customers are responsible for knowing the rules where they live. Kratom products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.

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