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Is Kratom Legal in North Carolina?
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North Carolina enacted House Bill 747 in 2016, making it unlawful to sell or distribute kratom to individuals under 18 years of age and for minors to purchase or possess kratom products. This constitutes a restriction on kratom's legality.
The provided database lists North Carolina's status as 'LEGAL'. However, House Bill 747, passed on June 24, 2016, introduced an age restriction (under 18) for the sale, distribution, and possession of kratom. This legislative action officially changed the status to 'RESTRICTED', as it is no longer fully legal for all individuals.
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North Carolina Kratom Legal Status Update
North Carolina enacted House Bill 747 in 2016, making it unlawful to sell or distribute kratom to individuals under 18 years of age and for minors to purchase or possess kratom products. This constitutes a restriction on kratom's legality.
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Kratom is legal in North Carolina with no statewide ban and no specific 7-OH restrictions.
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Kratom is legal in North Carolina for individuals aged 18 and older. This age restriction makes its status 'RESTRICTED' rather than purely 'LEGAL'.
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As of legislative analysis in 2023 and 2025, kratom is currently unregulated and legal in North Carolina. House Bill 468 (2025) proposes to regulate its sale and distribution, but it has not yet become law.
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Kratom is now legal for possession and use for individuals aged 18 and older, indicating an enacted age restriction.
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