Is MGM-15 (dihydro-7-hydroxymitragynine) Legal in Ohio? (2026)

Illegal

As of November 12, 2026, MGM-15 (dihydro-7-hydroxymitragynine) is illegal to sell (federally scheduled; state law on file reads illegal) in Ohio. Federal Schedule I (DEA temporary order, drug code 9673), effective 2026-08-26 to 2028-08-26. Controlling source: Ohio Adm. Code 4729:9-1-01.1 Mitragynine-related compounds (Schedule I, permanent rule eff. 2026-05-19).

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Is MGM-15 Legal? Every state and federal law

Ohio MGM-15 ban status: ban in force

Watchnotice of intent by the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), applies to every seller
Federal
Federal Schedule I (DEA temporary order, drug code 9673), effective 2026-08-26 to 2028-08-26 (effective 2026-08-26). State-law reading underneath: Illegal.
Rule type
permanent
Tier
Schedule I
Schedule
schedule 1
Effective
2025-12-12

What the record says

Ohio Adm. Code 4729:9-1-01.1 classifies mitragynine-related compounds as schedule I controlled substances and lists dihydro-7-hydroxy mitragynine (MGM-15) by name among the included compounds, together with synthetic substances, derivatives, prodrugs, isomers, esters, ethers and salts with similar chemical structure. The rule first took effect as an emergency rule on 2025-12-12 and was adopted as a permanent rule effective 2026-05-19. The only carve-outs are FDA-approved drugs, GRAS or food-additive uses, OTC monograph drugs and natural kratom leaf in vegetation form, none of which describes MGM-15. Independently, Ohio Rev. Code 3719.43 automatically effects in the Ohio schedules any addition made by the U.S. Attorney General to the federal schedules, so the 2026-08-26 federal temporary placement of MGM-15 in Schedule I is also carried into Ohio law. Ohio has no kratom consumer protection act; whole-leaf kratom is excepted from the rule. Checked: named listing (found), federal incorporation (found, automatic), 7-OH listing with derivative language (found), KCPA synthetic ban (none), whole-plant ban (none, leaf excepted), analog act (not needed). Federal overlay: MGM-15 is federally Schedule I under the DEA temporary order (drug code 9673).

Controlling language, verbatim

The following are classified as schedule I controlled substances: Mitragynine-related compounds, whether synthetic or naturally occurring substances contained in the plant, or in the resinous extractives of mitragyna speciosa (also known as kratom) and/or synthetic substances, derivatives, prodrugs, isomers, esters, ethers, salts and salts of isomers, esters and ethers with similar chemical structure. Mitragynine-related compounds include, but are not limited to, the following: 7-hydroxymitragynine; mitragynine pseudoindoxyl; dihydro-7-hydroxy mitragynine; and 7-acetoxymitragynine.

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. Ohio Adm. Code 4729:9-1-01.1 Mitragynine-related compounds (Schedule I, permanent rule eff. 2026-05-19) (Ohio Legislative Service Commission (codes.ohio.gov), 2026-10-28) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Ohio Rev. Code 3719.43 Effect of U.S. attorney general addition of substance to federal schedule (Ohio Legislative Service Commission (codes.ohio.gov), 2026-10-28) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Classification of Mitragynine-Related Compounds as Schedule I Controlled Substances (emergency rule packet, Dec. 2025) (State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy, 2026-10-28)OFFICIAL

Where MGM-15 (dihydro-7-hydroxymitragynine) stands across the country

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Among Ohio’s 5 neighbors, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia are illegal, the same posture as Ohio.

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Federal posture

Federally scheduled or prohibited. Federal Schedule I (DEA temporary order, drug code 9673), effective 2026-08-26 to 2028-08-26 Federal detail

Verbatim law on file for Ohio

3 instruments on file for this compound’s framework in Ohio; 3 of 3 citations above are official sources. Each text carries its source and a fingerprint that changes when the law does.

Ohio Adm. Code 4729:9-1-01.1 · Mitragynine-related compoundsOFFICIAL
Instrument
Mitragynine-related compounds
Source
https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-4729:9-1-01.1
Retrieved
2026-11-08
Fingerprint
58506d44a643d698
The following are classified as schedule I controlled substances:
Mitragynine-related compounds, whether synthetic or naturally occurring substances contained in the plant, or in the resinous extractives of mitragyna speciosa (also known as kratom) and/or synthetic substances, derivatives, prodrugs, isomers, esters, ethers, salts and salts of isomers, esters and ethers with similar chemical structure.
Mitragynine-related compounds include, but are not limited to, the following: 7-hydroxymitragynine; mitragynine pseudoindoxyl; dihydro-7-hydroxy mitragynine; and 7-acetoxymitragynine. Mitragynine-related compounds do not include any of the following:
(A) Any dangerous drug that is the subject of an application approved by the United States food and drug administration under subsections 505(c) or (j) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(c) or (j)) (December 12, 2025) for marketing as a dangerous drug;
(B) Any compound used in food consistent with either:
(1) A food additive regulation published in the United States Code of Federal Regulations; or
(2) A "no questions response" issued by the United States food and drug administration in response to a generally recognized as safe notice.
(C) Any drug approved by the United States food and drug administration that may be lawfully sold over the counter without a prescription in accordance with section 505G of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355h) (December 12, 2025).
(D) Mitragynine in vegetation form, including natural kratom leaf and ground natural kratom leaf, in accordance with Chapter 3715. of the Revised Code.
Ohio Admin. Code 4729:9-1-01.1 · OH Schedule I - Mitragynine-related compounds (7-OH + pseudoindoxyl NAMED; mitragynine exempt)OFFICIAL
Instrument
OH Schedule I - Mitragynine-related compounds (7-OH + pseudoindoxyl NAMED; mitragynine exempt)
Source
https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-4729:9-1-01.1
Retrieved
2026-07-07
Fingerprint
629bd14f29d13383
The following are classified as schedule I controlled substances: (A) Mitragynine-related compounds, whether synthetic or naturally occurring substances contained in the plant, or in the resinous extractives of mitragyna speciosa (also known as kratom) and/or synthetic substances, derivatives, prodrugs, isomers, esters, ethers, salts and salts of isomers, esters and ethers with similar chemical structure. Mitragynine-related compounds include, but are not limited to, the following: 7-hydroxymitragynine; mitragynine pseudoindoxyl; dihydro-7-hydroxy mitragynine; and 7-acetoxymitragynine. Mitragynine-related compounds do not include any of the following: (1) Any dangerous drug that is the subject of an application approved by the [FDA] under subsections 505(c) or (j) of the [FD&C Act] ... for marketing as a dangerous drug; (2) Any compound used in food consistent with either: (a) A food additive regulation published in the [CFR]; or (b) A "no questions response" issued by the [FDA] in response to a [GRAS] notice. (3) Any drug approved by the [FDA] ... that may be lawfully sold over the counter without a prescription in accordance with section 505G of the [FD&C Act] ...; (4) Mitragynine.
Ohio Rev. Code 3719.43 · Effect of U.S. attorney general addition, transfer, or removal of substance from scheduleOFFICIAL
Instrument
Effect of U.S. attorney general addition, transfer, or removal of substance from schedule
Source
https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3719.43
Retrieved
2026-10-28
Fingerprint
99b96e560116c19f
When congress or, pursuant to the federal drug abuse control laws, the attorney general of the United States adds a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance to a schedule of the federal drug abuse control laws, transfers any of the same between one schedule of the federal drug abuse control laws to another, or removes a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance from the schedules of the federal drug abuse control laws, then such addition, transfer, or removal is automatically effected in the corresponding schedule or schedules established by rule adopted under section
3719.41
 of the Revised Code, subject to amendment pursuant to section
3719.44
 of the Revised Code.
The state board of pharmacy shall incorporate the addition, transfer, or removal into or from the schedules in its next update of the schedules under section
3719.41
 of the Revised Code.

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Compound Analytics. "Is MGM-15 Legal in Ohio? Updated Nov 2026." Compound Laws, https://compoundlaws.com/compounds/mgm-15/ohio/. Accessed November 13, 2026.

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