Kratom remains legal statewide in Missouri, but there are active municipal bans, local regulatory ordinances, county seller registries, and pending state legislation to track.
Statewide Legal & Regulatory Status
- Legal Status: Plain leaf kratom and natural extracts are legal under Missouri state law, as no statewide ban or Schedule I designation currently exists.
- State Legislation: Bills such as SB 927, HB 2652, HB 2894, and HB 2850 have been introduced in the state legislature to either enact the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA) or set new state-level standards on sales, packaging, and age restrictions.
Municipal and County Bans & Restrictions
- Kansas City: Enacted Ordinance 251028, amending Chapter 50 (Sections 50-206 and 50-207) of the Code of Ordinances to prohibit the sale of unapproved psychoactive substances and dangerous chemical derivatives within city limits.
- Blue Springs: City Council passed measures targeting unregulated synthetic extracts (specifically isolated 7-OH) while establishing strict 21+ age requirements and sales controls.
- Perryville: Introduced local ordinances (amendments to Title 10, Chapter 10.39) to restrict local access, implement sales controls, and evaluate outright municipal bans.
- Hazelwood: Evaluated local business licensing and sales restrictions regarding point-of-sale retail distribution.
- Dexter: Considered municipal-level ordinances restricting local smoke shop sales and retail displays.
- St. Charles County: Enacted a Kratom Seller Registry (passed October 2019), requiring all retailers selling kratom within St. Charles County to formally register with the county.
SB 927 Regulates the sale of kratom in the state
HB 2652 & HB 2894 Creates new provisions relating to the sale of kratom products
HB 2850 KCPA