Is Kratom (leaf and extracts) legal in Connecticut?

The regulation text as posted (tracking number PR2025-018) does not state its effective date.

Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), including its leaves, stem and any extracts

The controlled substances listed in this regulation are included by whatever official, common, usual, chemical, or trade name designation in schedule I

Regulation concerning Controlled Substance Drug Schedule Updates, RCSA § 21a-243-7 (Schedule I) Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Connecticut eRegulations System Read from an archived copy.

Our note: Placed under Public Act 25-101, section 4, which required the Commissioner to schedule these substances.

Checked 2026-10-11 · quote verified against the instrument 2026-10-11

An import alert, revised over time; the capture read is the version published August 17, 2026.

detention without physical examination of dietary supplements and bulk dietary ingredients that are or contain mitragyna speciosa or kratom

FDA Import Alert 54-15, detention without physical examination of dietary supplements containing kratom Food and Drug Administration Read from an archived copy.

Our note: An import measure aimed at supplements, not a ban on possession or sale. Kratom and mitragynine are not listed in the federal schedules; DEA withdrew its 2016 notice to schedule them.

Checked 2026-10-11 · quote verified against the instrument 2026-10-11