Is Kratom Legal in North Dakota? State Law and Shipping Guide

North Dakota's current controlled-substance schedules do not list kratom or mitragynine. A 2025 proposal to place mitragynine in Schedule I failed in the House, while a separate enacted measure directed a legislative study of kratom uses and possible regulation.

Last legal review: July 22, 2026. State and local rules can change; confirm the official sources below before ordering.

North Dakota rules at a glance

• Statewide status: Kratom is not currently listed as a controlled substance under North Dakota's statewide schedules.
• 2025 action: House Bill 1566 created a legislative-management study, not a retail licensing system.
• Statewide kratom age rule: No kratom-specific statewide minimum age was identified in the cited sources as of the review date.
• Kratom Paradise policy: Products are for adults 21 and older.

What happened to House Bill 1101?

House Bill 1101 proposed adding mitragynine to Schedule I. The bill failed in the North Dakota House and did not become law.

What did House Bill 1566 do?

House Bill 1566 was signed in 2025. Its final text directed Legislative Management to study kratom's uses and possible regulation during the 2025–26 interim. It did not create statewide kratom product registration, testing, retail licensing, or an age threshold.

Can Kratom Paradise ship to North Dakota?

Kratom Paradise accepts eligible North Dakota orders. Product eligibility and the current shipping estimate appear during checkout after the destination is entered.

Official sources

• North Dakota Century Code, Chapter 19-03.1
• North Dakota Century Code, Chapter 19-03.1 PDF
• House Bill 1101 official record
• House Bill 1566 overview
• Enrolled House Bill 1566
• North Dakota 2025 session-law drugs index

General information only; consult a qualified lawyer for advice about a specific situation. City or county rules may add restrictions.