This is the standing reference: the state-by-state picture of 7-OH legality as of September 2026, compiled from the actions of the last fourteen months and updated when the map moves. Every state post in our blog links back here, because this is the read that determines whether any other of them matters to you. Standing caveats: general information, not legal advice; the law changes; you are responsible for the final position on your own situation.
The map as of September 2026
Restricted — 7-OH specifically
| State | Action | When | Post |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7-OH products restricted | June 2026 | detail |
| Virginia | 7-OH products restricted | July 2026 | detail |
| Tennessee | 7-OH products restricted | July 2026 | detail |
| Kansas | 7-OH products restricted | July 2026 | detail |
| North Dakota | 7-OH products restricted | July 2026 | detail |
Restricted — kratom broadly (reaches 7-OH)
| State | Action | When | Post |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | Kratom ban (category-wide) | August 2025 | detail |
| Massachusetts | Emergency order, all kratom | August 2026 | detail |
Not restricted as of September 2026 (examples)
States with no specific 7-OH restriction and no state kratom ban in effect that we track include, among others: Texas, California, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania — each with its own post: Texas, California, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania. Not on the restricted list is not a guarantee — the list has grown six times in fourteen months, and the federal threshold rule would change every state at once if it lands.
The historical kratom bans (context, not current status)
Before the 2025–2026 wave, seven states enacted kratom bans that were later repealed or modified: Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin. The historical cycle matters for two reasons: it shows state legislatures treat kratom-adjacent products as live regulatory questions, and it shows the status can change in both directions. Do not rely on a state s old history — check its current position, which is what this map tracks.
How to check your state (the five-minute method)
- Check this map first. If your state appears in the restricted tables, stop there — the product is restricted, and the answer is no regardless of vendor.
- If it is not listed, assume permitted-with-reserves. Permitted means no state restriction we track as of the map date — not a legal opinion, and not permanent.
- Check the federal overlay. 7-OH is not federally scheduled as of September 2026, related alkaloids were scheduled August 26, 2026, and the 7-OH threshold rule is pending. The federal status guide and DEA update are the standing references.
- Check local rules if you are in a metro area. Municipal activity on consumption products has appeared nationally; a quick check of your city s position is worth five minutes.
- Re-check before big purchases. The map updates when actions land; the FAQ center carries the standing shipping questions.
How our shipping policy applies the map
Our policy is the map made operational: we ship to permitted addresses only, with 21+ verification at checkout and adult signature at delivery, discreet packaging, a $120 minimum order, flat $25 shipping under $500, and free shipping over $500. Restricted-state addresses are declined at checkout — the shipping guide lists the current exclusions, and the age verification post covers the 21+ gate. The full shipping policy is the authoritative document.
The bottom line
Seven states now restrict 7-OH or the kratom category it comes from; the rest of the country remains unrestricted as of September 2026 — while a pending federal rule can change every state at once. The habit that keeps a buyer correct: check this map, check the federal overlay, verify the batch COA on what you receive, and keep the responsible-use rules (spacing, breaks, no mixing) in force at every step. The shop serves permitted addresses only.