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Is Kratom Legal in South Carolina?
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South Carolina enacted Senate Bill 221, known as the 'South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act,' signed into law on May 12, 2025, and effective July 2025. This act moves kratom from a 'LEGAL' to a 'RESTRICTED' status by making it unlawful to sell to individuals under 21 years of age, or to sell adulterated products, and by establishing safety and labeling standards.
Official legislative website confirms the enactment of Senate Bill 221, adding the 'South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act' to state law. This introduces significant statewide regulations, changing the legal status from 'LEGAL' to 'RESTRICTED'.
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- Labeling must comply with state standards
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South Carolina Kratom Legal Status Update
South Carolina enacted Senate Bill 221, known as the 'South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act,' signed into law on May 12, 2025, and effective July 2025. This act moves kratom from a 'LEGAL' to a 'RESTRICTED' status by making it unlawful to sell to individuals under 21 years of age, or to sell adulterated products, and by establishing safety and labeling standards.
Read more →South Carolina Kratom Legal Status Update
South Carolina does not have a statewide ban or comprehensive regulation for kratom. Kratom is not listed as a controlled substance in the South Carolina Code of Laws.
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South Carolina enacted a Kratom Consumer Protection Act in May 2025, changing its status from 'LEGAL' to 'RESTRICTED'. The new law prohibits the sale of kratom to individuals under 21 years old and mandates clear labeling for all kratom products.
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Kratom is currently legal in South Carolina. While some sources imply a Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA), a recent source indicates the state is still considering such legislation, meaning it is not yet fully restricted.
Read more →South Carolina Kratom Legal Status Update
Virginia became the ninth state to enact the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA) in March 2023, and South Carolina is listed among states that have already legislated Kratom, indicating a shift from 'PENDING' to 'RESTRICTED' due to regulation.
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