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

Wyoming kratom laws changed in 2026. Until then the state had no kratom statute at all: no age limit, no labeling rule, and no limit on 7-OH. Senate File 56, signed by Governor Mark Gordon on March 6, 2026, created Wyoming’s first kratom rules, and they took effect on July 1, 2026. This guide explains what is legal in Wyoming today, how the ban proposals failed, and where to find free, confidential help in Wyoming if kratom has become hard to stop.

What Wyoming Kratom Law Says Right Now

As of October 2026, kratom is legal in Wyoming for adults 21 and older under Wyoming Statutes 35-7-2201 to 35-7-2203, created by Senate File 56 (Senate Enrolled Act No. 44, 2026 Session Laws chapter 68). Kratom and its main alkaloid, mitragynine, are not controlled substances in Wyoming. The law regulates the people and businesses that make, distribute, and sell kratom products, and a violation is a misdemeanor. The Wyoming Department of Health is the lead agency, working with local law enforcement.

Is 7-OH legal in Wyoming? Only at the low level found in ordinary kratom products. The law bars any kratom product in which 7-hydroxymitragynine is more than 2% of the alkaloid content, and it bars synthesized and semi-synthesized alkaloids, meaning kratom alkaloids that have been chemically altered. Concentrated 7-OH tablets, shots, and gummies therefore cannot legally be sold in Wyoming. 7-OH is not listed as a Wyoming controlled substance.

Wyoming Kratom Ban Update: How Senate File 56 Became Law

Wyoming did not ban kratom in 2026, although the Legislature voted on a ban more than once. Senator Bill Landen of Casper introduced Senate File 56 on February 10, 2026 as an age-limit and labeling bill, and it finished the session in the same form.

Wyoming Kratom Laws 2026: What Senate File 56 Requires

Wyoming’s kratom law sets seven main rules for anyone selling kratom in the state. Each row below comes from the enrolled text of Senate File 56.

Can you buy kratom in Wyoming? Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy kratom from Wyoming retailers, and a compliant product carries a label showing how much mitragynine and 7-OH each serving contains. A retailer that has a written policy against under-21 sales, trains staff, and checks ID can avoid the fine for a first offense in any 24-month period.

Federal vs. Wyoming 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.

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The Health Picture Behind Wyoming’s Kratom Law

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.

Wyoming’s 2% cap and labeling rules reduce the risk from unpredictable, high-strength products, but a regulated product can still cause dependence. 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 Wyoming Help & Government Resources

Free, confidential help for kratom and 7-OH dependence is available across Wyoming. 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 Wyoming

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. Wyoming funds community treatment providers through the Behavioral Health Division, 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 Wyoming by city, including Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, Lander, Powell, Douglas, Torrington, Buffalo, Thermopolis, Pinedale, and Afton. Near a state line, treatment in Colorado, Utah, or Montana may be closer. You can also search the full U.S. locations directory, all treatment programs, and our recovery resources.

Wyoming Kratom Laws: Frequently Asked Questions

Is kratom legal in Wyoming in 2026?

Yes. Kratom is legal in Wyoming for adults 21 and older. Since July 1, 2026, Senate File 56 (Wyoming Statutes 35-7-2201 to 35-7-2203) has set the age limit, a 2% cap on 7-OH, a ban on synthetic and adulterated products, and labeling rules.

Is kratom banned in Wyoming?

No. Wyoming has no kratom ban. In the 2026 session, House Bill 185 and two attempts to turn Senate File 56 into a prohibition all failed, and the Legislature passed a regulation law instead.

Is 7-OH legal in Wyoming?

Only in small amounts. A kratom product sold in Wyoming may not have 7-hydroxymitragynine above 2% of its alkaloid content, and semi-synthesized alkaloids are prohibited, so concentrated 7-OH products cannot legally be sold. 7-OH is not listed as a Wyoming controlled substance, and a federal scheduling proposal was still pending in early October 2026.

Can you buy kratom in Wyoming?

Yes, if you are 21 or older. Stores in Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie and the rest of the state may sell labeled kratom products that meet the 2% 7-OH cap. We found no Wyoming city or county kratom ban.

What is the legal age to buy kratom in Wyoming?

21. Since July 1, 2026, selling kratom to anyone under 21 is a misdemeanor, and retailers must store kratom where people under 21 cannot reach it. Before that date Wyoming had no state age limit.

What are the penalties under Wyoming’s kratom law?

A violation is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. A retailer with a written age-check policy, trained staff and ID checks can avoid the fine for a first offense in a 24-month period. A third violation within two years can lead to a court order stopping kratom sales at that store for up to 180 days.

Is it illegal to possess kratom in Wyoming?

No. Senate File 56 regulates people and businesses that make, distribute and sell kratom. It creates no offense for possessing or using kratom, including for people under 21. Compounds that are federal Schedule I, such as MGM-15, are a separate matter.

Are MGM-15 and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl legal in Wyoming?

No. Mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15 and MGM-16 have been federal Schedule I substances since August 26, 2026, and Wyoming’s kratom law separately bars synthesized and semi-synthesized alkaloids in kratom products. Wyoming Statutes 35-7-1011(d) directs the state to follow federal scheduling; we could not confirm that a Wyoming rule has been published yet.

Did Wyoming try to ban kratom in 2026?

Yes. House Bill 185, a full prohibition, was not considered for introduction on February 13, 2026. A Senate committee amendment to ban kratom and tianeptine failed on February 19, and a House floor amendment to replace the regulations with a ban failed on March 2.

Will getting treatment for kratom get me in legal trouble?

No. Kratom is legal for adults in Wyoming, and asking for help is a health matter. 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.

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