Natural leaf kratom remains partially legal in Utah, but state laws enacted under SB 45 severely restrict product formats and retail sales. Utah does not have local city or county bans, as regulation is governed by a unified statewide statutory framework.
Statewide Legal Framework & Restrictions
- Pure Leaf Exemption: Traditional, raw plant matter (“pure leaf kratom” in unadulterated powder or encapsulated leaf form) remains legal for adults aged 21 and older.
- Extract & Combination Ban: The sale of kratom extracts, concentrated liquid shots, synthetic alkaloid additives, isolated 7-OH formulations, and combination products (such as kratom mixed with kava) is illegal to sell statewide.
- Retail Licensing Requirements: Pure leaf kratom products can no longer be sold in general convenience stores, grocery stores, or gas stations. Sales are restricted strictly to state-registered Retail Tobacco Specialty Businesses (RTSB).
- Manufacturing Transition Period: While non-pure leaf products and extracts can no longer be sold at retail in Utah, state-based processors are given until March 2027 to cease local manufacturing for out-of-state export.
City and County Actions in Utah
- No Municipal or County Bans: There are no individual city or county bans (such as in Salt Lake City, Provo, West Valley City, or Salt Lake County).
- Statewide Preemption: Utah operates under a comprehensive, statewide statutory framework under the Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF). Municipalities and county health departments defer directly to state licensing requirements and RTSB zoning parameters rather than enacting local sales prohibitions.
Plain leaf kratom is safe for this year.
Utah News Dispatch: A Complete Kratom Ban is Off the Table for This Year
HB0387 Kratom Modifications Failed to pass before March 6, 2026 deadline
SB0045 Clarifies the Department of Agriculture and Food’s authority to set registration fees and oversee manufacturing standards.
SB0048 (7-OH scheduling) Failed to pass before March 6, 2026 deadline
SB0101 (tax bill) passed Establishes a 5.3% sales tax on kratom and creates a $5,000 fine for selling unregistered products.
Cities and Counties
Kaysville