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Is Kratom Legal in California?
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) have declared foods, dietary supplements, and medical drugs containing kratom or 7-OH illegal to sell or manufacture statewide, moving from a generally legal status with local bans to a state-level restriction on specific product forms.
While kratom was generally legal statewide with local bans, the California Department of Public Health issued a statewide consumer warning on October 24, 2025, declaring that foods, dietary supplements, and medical drugs containing kratom or 7-OH are dangerous and illegal to sell or manufacture. The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is enforcing this prohibition.
County & City Restrictions
| Location | Status | Details | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanside | ❌BANNED | City ban on kratom sales and possession | Jan 1, 2020 |
| San Diego | ❌BANNED | City ban on selling or possessing kratom | Jan 1, 2016 |
What Merchants Need to Know
- Cannot ship to: Oceanside, San Diego
- Lab testing recommended for all products
- Labeling must comply with state standards
Recent Updates for California
California Kratom Legal Status Update
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) have declared foods, dietary supplements, and medical drugs containing kratom or 7-OH illegal to sell or manufacture statewide, moving from a generally legal status with local bans to a state-level restriction on specific product forms.
Read more →California Kratom Legal Status Update
While some cities/counties in California may have local bans, there is no statewide ban on kratom. The state status is effectively legal with local restrictions.
Read more →California Kratom Legal Status Update
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) declared the commercial sale and manufacture of kratom as food, dietary supplement, or drug illegal statewide, with enforcement beginning in October 2025 and January 2026. Multiple cities in Orange County and Los Angeles County have also banned kratom products in recent months.
Read more →California Kratom Legal Status Update
Kratom is legal in California, but banned in San Diego. This makes its status restricted, not completely banned statewide.
Read more →California Kratom Legal Status Update
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a statewide consumer warning on October 24, 2025, declaring that foods, dietary supplements, and medical drugs containing kratom or 7-OH are dangerous and illegal to sell or manufacture for human consumption in California. The Alcoholic Beverage Control is enforcing this prohibition.
Read more →Selling Kratom in California?
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