7-OH Legal Status by State (2026 Guide)

Last updated: August 4, 2026.

This is a living reference page. Laws around 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine) are changing quickly at both the federal and state level. We update this page as rules change, but you should always confirm the current status with official state sources before you buy or travel.

This guide separates federal status from state status so you can quickly answer "is 7-OH legal in my state?" It is a legal-status reference only and does not make any health or medical claims.

Federal status: what the DEA filed

On July 1, 2026, the DEA filed Notices of Intent (scheduled to publish in the Federal Register on July 6, 2026, under dockets DEA-1570 and DEA-1644) to temporarily place the following into Schedule I:

• Concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)
• Mitragynine pseudoindoxyl
• MGM-15
• MGM-16

Key points to understand about this filing:

• It is a temporary scheduling action, not (yet) a permanent law.
• The earliest effective date is approximately August 5, 2026. Until an action takes effect, 7-OH is not federally scheduled.
• Natural kratom leaf is excluded from this filing. The action targets concentrated 7-OH and the listed analogues, not the raw leaf.

Because this is an active regulatory process, dates and scope can shift. Check the Federal Register and DEA notices for the most current information.

State status: where is 7-OH restricted?

State law is where most consumers get tripped up. Some states have taken action specifically on 7-OH; others ban all kratom (which necessarily includes 7-OH). The table below is a starting point, not legal advice. State rules change frequently, so treat every row as "verify with the current state statute."

States with specific 7-OH actions

States that ban all kratom (which includes 7-OH)

Where kratom is fully banned, 7-OH is banned along with it. The following states are commonly listed as full-ban states. This list changes, so verify each one:

If your state is not listed above, that does not automatically mean 7-OH is unrestricted there. Cities and counties can also have their own rules, and state law can change between updates to this page. When in doubt, check your state statute or contact your state's regulatory agency directly.

How do I check if 7-OH is legal in my state right now?

Use this quick process:

1. Check the federal status first (see above) to know whether a national scheduling action has taken effect.
2. Find your state in the tables above, then confirm against the current state statute or your state's board of pharmacy / attorney general site.
3. Check for any local (city or county) ordinances.
4. Re-check before you buy, since rules and effective dates move.

Does Favor'd Alkz ship to every state?

No. Favor'd Alkz products are for adults 21 and older, where legal. Since ending concentrated 7-OH sales on September 24, 2026, we ship a full-spectrum, naturally derived kratom catalog to 27 states; checkout blocks orders to restricted locations automatically. If your area becomes restricted, ordering will be unavailable there.

You can review our third-party testing on our lab results page, and browse current products in our collections. Retailers and B2B buyers can find wholesale information at 7ohblack.com.

MGM-15 and pseudoindoxyl are named too — they are not a “legal 7-OH alternative”

Some products in this category are currently marketed as legal alternatives to 7-OH on the strength of containing MGM-15. That framing is inconsistent with the published record. The second Notice of Intent, DEA-1644 (FR Doc. 2026-13581), names mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15 and MGM-16 for temporary Schedule I placement on the same timeline as concentrated 7-OH under DEA-1570.

We state this plainly because we previously sold pseudoindoxyl and MGM-15 products ourselves, and our own customers are owed the same disclosure: those two classes are named in DEA-1644 and sit under the same August 5 earliest-effective-date timeline as our 7-OH catalog. Per-lot certificates for what we shipped are archived on our lab results page.

Which product class is not named in either notice?

Mitragynine. Neither DEA-1570 nor DEA-1644 names mitragynine or kratom leaf. Our Watermelon MIT Tablets are a pressed mitragynine tablet: the PharmLabs San Diego certificate (ISO/IEC 17025 Acc. 85368, sample SD260729-018) reports 128.66 mg of mitragynine per serving, with 7-OH and MGM-15 reported as Not Detected. On the face of that certificate, the product does not fall within either scheduled class. The rest of that line is on the mitragynine tablets collection page.

To be precise about what we are and are not saying: we are describing what the Federal Register notices contain and what the certificate of analysis reports. We are not telling you any product is legal, and we are not predicting that anything will stay that way. State law applies independently of the federal record, and the federal record can change. Adults 21+ only.

Frequently asked questions

Is 7-OH federally legal in 2026?

As of August 4, 2026, 7-OH is not federally scheduled. The DEA has filed Notices of Intent (dockets DEA-1570 and DEA-1644) to temporarily place concentrated 7-OH and three analogues into Schedule I, with an earliest effective date of August 5, 2026, which has now passed with no order published. Until such an action takes effect, there is no federal ban.

Which states have banned 7-OH?

States with full kratom bans that include 7-OH commonly listed include Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Vermont, Wisconsin, Louisiana, Connecticut, and (effective July 1, 2026) Tennessee and Kansas. Florida, Colorado, Ohio, and Mississippi have taken 7-OH-specific actions. This list changes, so verify each state's current statute.

Does the DEA action ban natural kratom leaf too?

No. The DEA's filing excludes natural kratom leaf. The action targets concentrated 7-OH and the listed analogues (mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, and MGM-16).

My state is not on the list. Can I buy 7-OH?

Not being listed here does not guarantee 7-OH is legal in your area. State law can change and local ordinances may apply. Confirm with your state statute or regulatory agency, and note that our checkout blocks orders to restricted locations.

How often is this page updated?

We update this page as federal and state rules change. Check the "Last updated" date at the top, and always confirm the current status with official state sources before purchasing.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For adults 21 and older, where legal.

This page is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws change frequently; verify current rules with official state and federal sources.