Is Kratom Legal in Nevada in 2026? Kratom and 7-OH Laws

Nevada kratom laws have barely changed since 2019, when the Legislature passed Assembly Bill 303 and set a minimum age of 18. A 2023 bill to add product registration was vetoed, and the veto stood in 2025. The real movement is now at the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy, which is working on a rule that would make kratom’s main alkaloids Schedule I controlled substances. This Nevada kratom ban update explains what is legal today, how far the proposal has gone, and where to find free, confidential help in Nevada if kratom has become hard to stop.

What Nevada Kratom Law Says Right Now

As of October 2026, kratom is legal in Nevada under Nevada Revised Statutes 597.998, added by Assembly Bill 303 in 2019 and often called the state’s Kratom Consumer Protection Act. The statute makes it unlawful to knowingly sell a kratom product to a child under 18, to sell a product adulterated to the point that it is injurious, or to sell a product without a label that sets out the ingredients and directions for safe and effective use. Each violation carries a civil penalty of up to $1,000. The law creates no offense for possessing kratom.

Is 7-OH legal in Nevada? Yes, at the state level. The statute’s definition of a kratom product covers leaf containing mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine and also “a synthetic material” containing either alkaloid, so 7-OH tablets, shots, and gummies fall under the same age and labeling rules as leaf. Nevada sets no limit on 7-OH strength. The Food and Drug Administration, however, says kratom and 7-OH products are not lawfully marketed as drugs, dietary supplements, or food additives anywhere in the country.

Nevada Kratom Ban Update: The Board of Pharmacy Proposal

The Nevada State Board of Pharmacy held a workshop in Reno on April 16, 2026 on amending Nevada Administrative Code chapter 453 to add mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl to Schedule I. The idea came from the Nevada Substance Use Response Working Group, a statewide advisory body. After hearing from speakers on both sides, the Board voted unanimously to approve the proposed regulation as presented by its staff and asked staff to capture other known kratom derivatives as well.

The Legislature has not acted. Assembly Bill 322 of 2023 would have required kratom products to be registered with the Division of Public and Behavioral Health before sale. Governor Joe Lombardo vetoed it on June 16, 2023, writing that there was “simply not enough evidence to support standing up a kratom regulatory structure that cannot ensure user safety.” The vetoed bill was returned to the Assembly in February 2025 and received no further consideration, so the veto stands. We found no other kratom bill enacted in the 2025 session, and Nevada’s next regular session begins in February 2027.

Nevada Kratom Laws 2026: What the Statute Covers

Nevada Revised Statutes 597.998 is a short law with three prohibitions and one civil penalty. The table shows what it requires, what it leaves out, and what the Board of Pharmacy proposal would change.

Can you buy kratom in Nevada? Yes. Adults 18 and older can buy labeled kratom and 7-OH products in stores and online. Because Nevada requires no lab testing, a label is the only quality check the law demands, and strength can vary widely from one product to the next.

Federal vs. Nevada Kratom Law

Kratom is not scheduled under the federal Controlled Substances Act. The Drug Enforcement Administration proposed Schedule I in August 2016 and withdrew the plan that October. Federal attention has since moved to concentrated 7-OH. The Food and Drug Administration recommended scheduling 7-OH products in July 2025, and the Drug Enforcement Administration published a notice of intent on July 6, 2026 to place 7-OH above a set threshold in Schedule I. No final order had been published by early October 2026.

Federal law applies in Nevada whatever the state schedules say, so mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, and MGM-16 are already illegal to make, sell, or possess here. We did not find a Nevada regulation listing them at the time of this review.

Buying Kratom in Nevada and Crossing State Lines

The Health Picture Behind Nevada’s Kratom Debate

Kratom’s main alkaloids, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, act on the brain’s opioid receptors. People commonly report stimulant-like effects at lower amounts and opioid-like or sedating effects at higher ones. Regular use can lead to physical dependence and withdrawal, which the National Institute on Drug Abuse describes as usually mild to moderate. Concentrated 7-OH is a different matter: the Food and Drug Administration says it can be more potent than morphine. About 1.7 million Americans aged 12 and older used kratom in 2021, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.

Nevada’s light rules matter here, because nothing in state law limits how strong a 7-OH product can be. A change in the law would carry its own risk. People who stop suddenly can go into withdrawal, with restlessness, muscle aches, sweating, irritability, runny nose, stomach cramps, and poor sleep, often starting within 6 to 12 hours of the last use. Dependence is a health condition, not a moral failing, and tapering or stopping with medical support is safer than stopping abruptly and alone. Read more in our guide to opioid rehab and treatment, the closest clinical match for kratom dependence.

Free Nevada Help & Government Resources

Free, confidential help for kratom and 7-OH dependence is available across Nevada. The lines below cost nothing to call, and asking about treatment is a health matter, not a legal one.

Finding Treatment for Kratom Dependence in Nevada

No medication is approved specifically for kratom dependence. Because kratom acts on opioid receptors, clinicians often draw on the approaches used for opioid use disorder, and published case reports describe buprenorphine being used for people dependent on kratom. The right level of care depends on how long and how much you have used, and whether other substances or mental health conditions are involved. Common paths include:

For higher-intensity needs, residential rehab provides a structured, substance-free setting, while sober living homes support the move back to daily life. Nevada Medicaid covers outpatient and intensive outpatient care, medication treatment, residential treatment, and medically supervised withdrawal management for substance use disorder, so cost need not be a barrier: see rehabs that take Medicaid, free rehab options, and state-funded programs.

Browse drug and alcohol rehab centers in Nevada by city, including Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Pahrump, Elko, Fallon, Mesquite, and Winnemucca. Neighborhood pages cover Downtown Las Vegas, Paradise and Spring Valley in Las Vegas, and Sun Valley in Reno. Near a state line, treatment in California, Arizona, or Utah may be closer. You can also search the full U.S. locations directory, all treatment programs, and our recovery resources.

Nevada Kratom Laws: Frequently Asked Questions

Is kratom legal in Nevada in 2026?

Yes. As of October 2026, kratom is legal in Nevada for adults 18 and older under Nevada Revised Statutes 597.998. Products must be labeled and must not be adulterated in a way that makes them injurious. A Board of Pharmacy proposal to make kratom alkaloids Schedule I is pending but has not been adopted.

Is 7-OH legal in Nevada?

Yes, under state law. Nevada’s statute treats products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine, including synthetic material, as kratom products: they can be sold to adults 18 and older if labeled. There is no state limit on 7-OH strength.

Is 7-OH banned in Nevada?

No, not as of October 2026. The Nevada State Board of Pharmacy voted at an April 16, 2026 workshop to move ahead with a regulation placing 7-OH and mitragynine in Schedule I, but the rule has not been adopted. A federal proposal to schedule 7-OH above a set threshold is also pending.

Is kratom banned in Nevada, or will it be?

Kratom is not banned in Nevada. Whether and when it will be is unsettled. The Board of Pharmacy proposal would make mitragynine, the main alkaloid in kratom leaf, a Schedule I substance, but it still needs a public hearing, adoption, and Legislative Commission approval. No date has been set.

What is the legal age to buy kratom in Nevada?

18. Nevada Revised Statutes 597.998 bars knowingly selling a kratom product to a child under 18. Most states that regulate kratom, including neighboring Oregon and Utah, set the age at 21.

Can you buy kratom in Nevada, including Las Vegas?

Yes. Kratom is sold to adults 18 and older in Las Vegas, Reno, and across Nevada. We found no city or county ban. Sellers must label the ingredients and directions for use.

Was kratom legal in Nevada in 2025?

Yes. The same 2019 statute applied throughout 2025. The only kratom measure before the 2025 Legislature was the vetoed Assembly Bill 322 from 2023, which was returned to the Assembly in February 2025 and received no further consideration.

Are MGM-15 and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl legal in Nevada?

No. The Drug Enforcement Administration placed mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, and MGM-16 in federal Schedule I by temporary order on August 26, 2026, and federal law applies in Nevada. Nevada law directs the Board of Pharmacy to treat federally scheduled substances the same way after 60 days unless an objection is filed.

Can I travel with kratom from Nevada?

Check first. California treats kratom and 7-OH products as illegal to sell, Utah allows only natural leaf for adults 21 and older, Oregon sets the age at 21, Arizona caps 7-OH at 2% of alkaloids, and Idaho Falls bans kratom. Ten states ban kratom outright.

Will getting treatment for kratom get me in legal trouble?

No. Calling a helpline or entering treatment does not create a criminal record, and federal rule 42 CFR Part 2 protects substance use disorder treatment records. Nevada’s Good Samaritan law (Nevada Revised Statutes 453C.150) also protects people who seek medical help for an overdose in good faith from arrest and prosecution for drug possession.

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