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Is Kratom Banned in West Virginia? No, Restricted (2026)

No ban: Restricted

As of November 12, 2026, there is no Kratom ban in West Virginia; Kratom is legal to sell at retail with restrictions (Kratom act: permits, approved products, sales age 21, labeling and an 11% tax (W. Va. Code 19-12F)), and no pending ban or effective date is on file. Federally: Earliest Nov 13, 2026. DEA may act on or after this date. An order takes effect on publication with no grace period.

Verified November 12, 2026. Full determination, citations and verbatim law: Is Kratom legal in West Virginia?

When does the West Virginia Kratom ban take effect?

No Kratom ban is pending in West Virginia as of November 13, 2026.

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Compound Analytics. “Is Kratom Banned in West Virginia? No, Restricted (2026).” Compound Laws, https://compoundlaws.com/bans/kratom/west-virginia/. Accessed November 13, 2026.

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