Arkansas kratom guide
Is Kratom Legal in Arkansas? State Law and Reform History
- State
- Arkansas (AR)
- Statewide status
- Statewide restriction
- State minimum age
- Not applicable
- Kratom Paradise minimum age
- 21+
- Consumer safeguards
- Kratom alkaloids listed in Schedule I
- Kratom Paradise shipping
- Unavailable
Arkansas continues to list kratom's two named alkaloids in Schedule I.
Kratom Paradise shipping: Kratom Paradise does not accept kratom orders for delivery to Arkansas.
Arkansas rules at a glance
- Statewide status: Statewide restriction
- Key rule: Kratom alkaloids listed in Schedule I
- Minimum age: Not applicable
Common questions
Is kratom legal in Arkansas?
Arkansas lists mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine in Schedule I, creating a statewide kratom restriction.
When did Arkansas restrict kratom?
The current state schedule marks the two kratom alkaloids with a November 2015 addition; later legislative findings describe the rule as effective February 1, 2016.
Did Arkansas legalize kratom in 2025?
No. SB534 passed the Senate but died in the House at sine die adjournment on May 5, 2025.
Does Kratom Paradise ship to Arkansas?
No. Arkansas is excluded under the current Kratom Paradise shipping policy.
Official sources
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Arkansas Department of Health: List of Controlled Substances
The official Schedule I list includes mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine. -
Arkansas Legislature: SB534 bill history
Official status and vote history for the 2025 reform proposal. -
Arkansas Legislature: SB534 full text
The proposed KCPA and descheduling language that did not become law.
Legal status can change. This statewide summary uses Arkansas Department of Health controlled-substances list, accessed July 21, 2026. Kratom laws can change, and city or county rules may add restrictions. Check the official sources before ordering.