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The Ohio Board of Pharmacy consumer and retailer notice issued May 14, 2026 (effective May 19, 2026) under OAC 4729:9-1-01.1 confirms only natural kratom in vegetation form (dried leaf or powdered) may be sold or possessed, and only when it is not marketed as a food, drug, or dietary supplement.

Ohio Effective May 19, 2026 Restricted
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The Ohio Board of Pharmacy consumer and retailer notice issued May 14, 2026 (effective May 19, 2026) under OAC 4729:9-1-01.1 confirms only natural kratom in vegetation form (dried leaf or powdered) may be sold or possessed, and only when it is not marketed as a food, drug, or dietary supplement. Kratom in capsule form, liquid or drink form, gum, tablets, edibles, and all extracts are Schedule I. 7-hydroxymitragynine, mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, dihydro-7-hydroxy mitragynine, and 7-acetoxymitragynine are also Schedule I. Hudson Valley Botanicals ships unbranded plain powder pouches to Ohio without dosage, serving size, brewing, or supplement-style language. Capsules and extracts are not available for Ohio orders.

Last verified 22 Aug 2026

This page is regulatory information, not legal advice. Laws change; verify current status with the Ohio 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.