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Is kratom legalin Rhode Island?

KCPA regulated

Yes. Rhode Island is the first state to reverse a kratom ban. A licensed framework took effect April 1, 2026: sales at 21 and up, state licenses at every tier of the trade, and a 15 percent wholesale tax. Ordering online and shipping to Rhode Island addresses is permitted.

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The rules

What the Rhode Island rules actually say.

Rhode Island is the first state to reverse a kratom ban. A licensed framework took effect April 1, 2026: sales at 21 and up, state licenses at every tier of the trade, and a 15 percent wholesale tax. Ordering online and shipping to Rhode Island addresses is permitted.

KCPA regulated on our map: the state has passed a Kratom Consumer Protection Act. Sales are legal but vendors must meet labeling, age, and product-quality requirements. Adulterated or synthetic-spiked products are prohibited.

What to watch

License renewals run $2,000 for manufacturers, importers, and distributors and $1,000 for retailers through December 31, 2027.

Full legal detail

Kratom is legal in Rhode Island under the RI Kratom Act (S0792/HB 5565-A, RI Gen. Laws ch. 21-28.12), signed July 2, 2025, effective April 1, 2026. RI is the first U.S. state to reverse a kratom ban (ban had been in place since 2017). The RIDOH Center for Food Protection is now issuing Distributor, Importer, Manufacturer, and Retailer licenses. Initial license renewals run $2,000 (manufacturer/importer/distributor) and $1,000 (retailer) through Dec 31, 2027. RI Division of Taxation Advisory 2026-10 confirms a 15% wholesale tax. Retail sales restricted to 21+; testing, labeling, and packaging standards apply; online ordering and shipment to RI addresses permitted.

Local exceptions. None. Statewide regulated framework administered by RIDOH.

Status
KCPA regulated
Minimum age
21+
Licensing
Distributor, importer, manufacturer, and retailer licenses via RIDOH
Tax
15% wholesale tax
Online orders
Ordering and shipment to RI addresses permitted
Online orders
Yes. Shipping details
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Dates

Recent and upcoming dates.

Every dated change we track for Rhode Island, newest first.

  1. The RI Kratom Act took effect, ending a ban that had stood since 2017. RIDOH's Center for Food Protection began issuing licenses.

  2. S0792 and HB 5565-A were signed.

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Nationwide · Schedule I, Synthetics Only

Three compounds the DEA describes as lab-made, mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15 and MGM-16, are federally Schedule I as of August 26, 2026.

Can I order kratom onlinein Rhode Island?

Yes, for customers 21 and over under the Rhode Island Kratom Act, which took effect April 1, 2026 and permits online ordering and shipment to Rhode Island addresses. Checkout verifies every address against our current restriction list automatically.

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Rhode Island questions

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Is kratom legal in Rhode Island?

Yes. Kratom is legal in Rhode Island and regulated under a Kratom Consumer Protection Act that sets age, labeling, and product-quality requirements. Status category: KCPA Regulated, meaning legal under a Kratom Consumer Protection Act.

Can I order kratom online in Rhode Island?

Yes, for customers 21 and over under the Rhode Island Kratom Act, which took effect April 1, 2026 and permits online ordering and shipment to Rhode Island addresses. Checkout verifies every address against our current restriction list automatically.

Are there local kratom bans in Rhode Island?

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

Is anything changing in Rhode Island?

License renewals run $2,000 for manufacturers, importers, and distributors and $1,000 for retailers through December 31, 2027.

How current is this page?

The Rhode Island status on this page was last reviewed May 12, 2026. It is generated from the same continuously reviewed dataset that powers our interactive 50-state legality map, and it changes when the data changes.

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Connecticut

Prohibited

Kratom is a Schedule 1 controlled substance in Connecticut, leaf and extract alike, along with 7-OH.

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Delaware

KCPA regulated

Delaware now regulates kratom under its Kratom Consumer Protection Act, HS 1 for HB 332.

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Massachusetts

Prohibited

Massachusetts banned kratom by emergency order.

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SALE OF KRATOM TO PERSONS UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW

Notice required by New York State law. Other states set their own minimum age.

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