New York, County by County

New York kratom laws, county by county.

New York has no statewide kratom ban, so the rules are being written locally: county laws, county health orders, and city ordinances. This page lists every New York county and city measure we track, and whether we can ship there. It updates from our law tracker and our checkout settings.

Tracker last verified Sep 18, 2026.

Restrictions in force

Adopted and in force, or blocked at our checkout.

Ban Effective Sep 1

Albany County

Albany County is banning kratom outright.

  • Level: County
  • Covers: Age Restriction, Distribution, Retail Sale
  • Latest action: Aug 24, 2026
  • Effective: Sep 1, 2026
  • Verified: Aug 29, 2026
We do not ship here.
Full record News10 coverage of the announcement
Regulated, Not Banned

Dutchess County

Dutchess County landed on regulation rather than prohibition.

  • Level: County
  • Covers: 7-OH Only, Age Restriction, Labeling
  • Latest action: Aug 10, 2026
  • Verified: Aug 22, 2026
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Local restriction

Nassau County

  • Level: County
We do not ship here.
Local restriction

Oneida Castle

  • Level: City
We do not ship here.
Ban Approved

Oneida County

The Oneida County Board of Legislators voted unanimously on August 12, 2026 to approve the local law banning the sale and distribution of kratom county-wide, adopting the measure County Executive Anthony J.

  • Level: County
  • Covers: Age Restriction, Distribution, Retail Sale
  • Latest action: Aug 12, 2026
  • Verified: Aug 22, 2026
We do not ship here.
Full record (2 updates) Utica Observer-Dispatch coverage
Under 21 Sales Barred

Orange County

The Orange County Legislature voted unanimously in December 2025 to bar the sale of kratom to anyone under 21, and separately adopted a resolution urging New York State to prohibit sales entirely.

  • Level: County
  • Covers: Age Restriction
  • Latest action: Dec 18, 2025
  • Verified: Sep 18, 2026
Full record Mid-Hudson News coverage of the vote
Regulated, Not Banned

Suffolk County

Suffolk County chose regulation over prohibition.

  • Level: County
  • Covers: Age Restriction
  • Latest action: Jul 30, 2026
  • Verified: Aug 22, 2026
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Now Illegal

Washington County

Washington County, NY has prohibited the sale and distribution of kratom county-wide.

  • Level: County
  • Covers: Age Restriction, Distribution, Retail Sale
  • Verified: Aug 22, 2026
We do not ship here.
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Proposed, pending, or not yet in effect

Adopted but not yet in force, or still introduced, drafted, or awaiting a vote.

Town Hearing Oct 6

Clifton Park

The Clifton Park Town Board voted on September 1, 2026 to schedule an October 6 public hearing on a town measure that would bar the sale and distribution of kratom within the town.

  • Level: City
  • Covers: Distribution, Retail Sale
  • Latest action: Sep 1, 2026
  • Verified: Sep 18, 2026
We currently ship here (21+ verified).
Full record Citizen Portal coverage of the town board meeting
Ban Adopted, Not In Force

Rensselaer County

A local law introduced in Rensselaer County on August 20, 2026 by Legislator Bruce Patire would prohibit the sale and distribution of kratom county-wide, covering both natural leaf and synthetic products.

  • Level: County
  • Covers: Distribution, Retail Sale
  • Latest action: Sep 8, 2026
  • Verified: Sep 8, 2026
We currently ship here (21+ verified).
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Public Hearing Oct 14

Saratoga County

Saratoga County introduced its proposed countywide kratom ban on September 15, 2026 and set a public hearing for October 14, so nothing is adopted and the hearing precedes any final vote.

  • Level: County
  • Covers: Distribution, Retail Sale
  • Latest action: Sep 15, 2026
  • Verified: Sep 18, 2026
We currently ship here (21+ verified).
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Postponed, Hearing Unconfirmed

Ulster County

Ulster County legislators postponed consideration of a proposed 7-OH measure on September 3, 2026 without setting a new date, and the October 20 public hearing that was noticed should be treated as unconfirmed.

  • Level: County
  • Covers: 7-OH Only
  • Latest action: Sep 3, 2026
  • Verified: Sep 18, 2026
We currently ship here (21+ verified).
Full record Shawangunk Journal coverage of the postponement
Not Listed

If your county is not here.

A county that does not appear on this page has no county-level kratom measure in our tracker. State rules still apply: we ship New York orders only to customers verified as 21 and over. Local rules change quickly, so check with your county if you are unsure.

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New York FAQ

Common questions, answered straight.

Is kratom legal in New York State?

New York has no statewide kratom ban. Rules are being set county by county, through local laws and county health orders, so whether kratom can be sold or delivered depends on where you are. We ship New York orders only to customers verified as 21 and over.

Which New York counties ban kratom?

The "Restrictions in force" list on this page shows every New York county and city with a restriction in effect, plus every area our checkout blocks. Measures that have passed but have not taken effect are listed separately. It is read from our law tracker and our live shipping settings, so it updates as they do.

Do county bans cover natural leaf kratom or only 7-OH?

It varies. Some New York measures target concentrated or semi-synthetic 7-OH products and leave natural leaf alone, while others cover all kratom. Each entry on this page lists its scope, and the linked source has the exact text.

Can you ship to my New York county?

Each listing says whether we ship there. For an exact answer by ZIP code, use the checker on our shipping restrictions page.

All law updates

This page is regulatory information, not legal advice. Laws change; verify current status with your county or the New York State legislature 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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