Lee County, MSBan In Effect

Lee County, which surrounds Tupelo, began enforcing its ordinance banning the possession, sale and distribution of kratom on September 18, 2026, after a circuit judge dismissed a retailer's appeal.

Ban In EffectEnforced since September 18, 2026

Level: County
State: Mississippi
Citation: Lee County Board of Supervisors ordinance on the possession, sale and distribution of kratom
Action date: 18 Sep 2026
Effective date: 18 Sep 2026
Reaches: Distribution, Possession, Retail Sale

A circuit judge dismissed a retailer's appeal as abandoned because required briefs were not filed, and the Lee County Board of Supervisors revived its ordinance covering the possession, sale and distribution of kratom. Enforcement began September 18, 2026 after about 48 hours' notice to retailers. Violations are a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $1,000 and up to six months in jail, and the county attorney expects cities in the county that had waited on the ruling to adopt similar measures.

Lee County surrounds Tupelo, whose own ban has been enforced since September 12, 2026. Hudson Valley Botanicals does not ship to Lee County addresses.

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Last verified 5 Oct 2026

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