Is Kratom Legal in Vermont? — A 2026 Guide to VT Law

Vermont kratom law for 2026: currently prohibited statewide. Review restrictions, pending legislation, and official sources.

Last reviewed July 24, 2026

Sources & update policy

Kratom is illegal in Vermont. The state classified mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I controlled substances in 2016, making kratom possession, sale, and distribution illegal statewide. Vermont is one of nine US states with a complete kratom prohibition as of July 24, 2026.

Statewide status: Banned
Minimum age: 21+
KCPA status: none
Local restrictions: None identified — verify locally

Vermont's kratom prohibition

Vermont is one of nine US states with kratom completely prohibited. The 2016 Vermont classification of mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I substances has remained in effect since enactment.

Vermont is one of two New England states with a complete kratom ban (Rhode Island is the other). Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, New York permits kratom at the state level, while Vermont and Connecticut prohibit it.

Re-legalization prospects

Tennessee's 2018 re-legalization established the precedent for a state to reverse a kratom prohibition. Vermont advocacy continues but no specific re-legalization bill has advanced. See our Tennessee guide for the template.

Practical guidance for Vermont residents

Kratom is illegal in Vermont. Reputable vendors don't ship to Vermont. Crossing state lines from neighboring states with kratom does not legalize possession in Vermont.

For broader context

See our national kratom legality map and traveling with kratom guide.

Kratom Consumer Protection Act in Vermont

Vermont has no Kratom Consumer Protection Act because kratom is prohibited as a Schedule I controlled substance. Re-legalization advocacy efforts continue but have not produced legislative success. Rhode Island reversed its prohibition in 2026, showing that state policy can change, while Tennessee moved in the opposite direction and restored a ban in July 2026.

For the full KCPA framework, see our Kratom Consumer Protection Act explainer.

Frequently Asked Questions about kratom in Vermont

Is kratom legal in Vermont in 2026?

No. Kratom is illegal in Vermont. Mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine are Schedule I controlled substances under Vermont state law since 2016. Possession, sale, and distribution are all prohibited statewide.

When did Vermont ban kratom?

Vermont classified kratom alkaloids as Schedule I controlled substances in 2016. The action was driven by safety concerns and the absence of federal classification, similar to the pattern of other state prohibition efforts during that period.

Can I order kratom shipped to Vermont?

Reputable kratom vendors do not ship to Vermont because of the state-level prohibition. Attempting to receive kratom in Vermont creates legal exposure. The 4 Leaf Herbals shop does not ship to Vermont.

What about neighboring New England states?

Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, and New York permit kratom at the state level under differing rules. Vermont and Connecticut prohibit kratom statewide as of July 24, 2026.

Will Vermont re-legalize kratom?

Tennessee's 2018 re-legalization establishes a precedent. Vermont advocacy continues. No specific re-legalization bill has advanced in Vermont as of 2026.

Are 4 Leaf Herbals products available in Vermont?

No. We do not ship 4 Leaf Herbals products to Vermont because of the state-level kratom prohibition.