Louisiana kratom guide
Is Kratom Legal in Louisiana? State Law and Shipping Guide
Statewide restriction
- State
- Louisiana (LA)
- Statewide status
- Statewide restriction
- State minimum age
- Not applicable
- Kratom Paradise minimum age
- 21+
- Consumer safeguards
- Kratom possession and distribution prohibited statewide
- Kratom Paradise shipping
- Unavailable
Louisiana prohibits ordinary consumer possession, sale, and distribution of kratom statewide.
Kratom Paradise shipping: Kratom Paradise does not accept kratom orders for delivery to Louisiana.
Louisiana rules at a glance
- Statewide status: Statewide restriction
- Key rule: Kratom possession and distribution prohibited statewide
- Minimum age: Not applicable
Common questions
Is kratom legal in Louisiana?
No. Louisiana prohibits kratom possession, production, manufacture, distribution, and dispensing under R.S. 40:966.1.
When did Louisiana's kratom ban take effect?
Act 41 took effect August 1, 2025.
Are mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine controlled in Louisiana?
Yes. Both are listed as Schedule I miscellaneous substances under Louisiana R.S. 40:964.
Does Kratom Paradise ship to Louisiana?
No. Louisiana is excluded under the current Kratom Paradise shipping policy.
Official sources
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Louisiana R.S. 40:966.1
The current kratom definition, prohibited conduct, and quantity-based penalties. -
Louisiana R.S. 40:964
The current Schedule I entries for 7-hydroxymitragynine and mitragynine. -
Louisiana R.S. 40:989.2
The prohibited-plant statute listing Mitragyna speciosa. -
Louisiana Act 41 of 2025
The enrolled text of Senate Bill 154 that created the current statewide prohibition. -
Louisiana Legislature: SB154 history
Official actions, votes, amendments, and enactment status for Act 41. -
Louisiana Legislature: 2026 HB778 history
Official confirmation that the 2026 narrowing proposal was involuntarily deferred and did not become law.
Legal status can change. This statewide summary uses Louisiana R.S. 40:966.1, accessed July 21, 2026. Kratom laws can change, and city or county rules may add restrictions. Check the official sources before ordering.