Is Kratom (Whole Leaf / Mitragynine) Legal in Colorado? (2026)

Instrument

CO KCPA - 2% 7-OH cap, synthetic/semi-synthetic ban, age 21, labeling, no vape/candy

Source

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-072

Retrieved

2026-07-07

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6-1-737. Kratom - deceptive trade practice - definitions. (1) Definitions: "adulterated" = addition of fentanyl or any other controlled substance, a synthesized or semi-synthesized alkaloid, or another prohibited substance; "kratom product" = a food or dietary supplement that consists of or contains any part of a kratom leaf, a kratom leaf extract, or any kratom alkaloid/constituent/metabolite and does not include any synthesized or semi-synthesized alkaloids; "semi-synthesized alkaloid" = an alkaloid ... exposed to chemicals or processes that would confer a structural change ... such as oxidation, reduction, and ring opening and closing ...; "synthesized alkaloid" = created by chemical synthesis or biosynthetic means ... (2) A person shall not: (a) knowingly prepare, distribute, advertise, sell, or offer to sell a kratom product: (I) that is adulterated; (II) to a person under twenty-one years of age; (III) that contains a level of 7-hydroxymitragynine in the alkaloid fraction that is greater than two percent of the alkaloid composition of the kratom product; (IV) that is a confection; mimics a candy product; or is ... appealing to children ...; or (V) that is combustible or intended for vaporization; (b) [labeling requirements incl. quantitative declarations of mitragynine and 7-OH per serving]; (c) display/store accessible to under-21; or (d) manufacture/package/label/distribute a kratom product that: (I) contains synthesized or semi-synthesized alkaloids; or (II) has a level of 7-hydroxymitragynine in the alkaloid fraction greater than two percent of the alkaloid composition. (3) [violation = deceptive trade practice]. Companion: 18-13-132 (furnishing to under-21).