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Kratom product regulation: definitions and penalties; federal scheduling follow

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2026-11-08

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35-7-2201.
(a)

Definitions.

As used in this act:

(i) "Adulterated" means the addition of a controlled
substance, a synthesized alkaloid or semi-synthesized alkaloid
into a kratom product;
(ii) “Alkaloid fraction” means a portion of a plant
or plant extract that contains primarily alkaloid compounds;
(iii) “Controlled substance” means as defined by W.S.
35-7-1002(a)(iv);
(iv) “Kratom leaf” means the leaf of the mitragyna
speciosa plant in fresh, dehydrated or dried form;
(v) "Kratom leaf extract" means the material
extracted from a kratom leaf through the application of a
solvent consisting of water, ethanol, food-grade carbon dioxide
or another solvent allowed by federal or state law to be used in
the manufacturing of a food ingredient;
(vi) "Kratom product" means a food or dietary
supplement that consists of or contains any part of the kratom
leaf, kratom leaf extract or any kratom alkaloid, kratom
constituent or kratom metabolite. "Kratom product" shall not
include any synthesized alkaloid or semi-synthesized alkaloid;
(vii) “Retailer” means a business of any kind at a
specific location that sells kratom products to a user or
consumer;
(viii) “Semi-synthesized alkaloid” means an alkaloid
or alkaloid derivative contained in kratom leaf extract that has
been exposed to chemicals or processes that would confer a
structural change in the alkaloids, including but not limited to
oxidation, reduction and ring opening and closing, resulting in
material that has been chemically altered;
(ix) "Synthesized alkaloid" means an alkaloid or
alkaloid derivative of the kratom leaf that has been created by
chemical synthesis or biosynthetic means, including
fermentation, recombinant techniques, yeast-derived techniques
and enzymatic techniques. "Synthesized alkaloid" shall not
include an alkaloid or alkaloid derivative of the kratom leaf

that has been created by traditional food preparation
techniques, including but not limited to heating or extracting;
(x)

“This act” means W.S. 35-7-2201 through 35-7-

2203.
35-7-2202.
(a)
person:

Kratom product regulation; penalties.

A person is guilty of a violation of this act if the

(i) Knowingly prepares, distributes, delivers,
advertises, sells or offers for sale a kratom product:
(A)

That is adulterated;

(B)

To a person less than twenty-one (21) years

of age;
(C) That contains a level of 7-hydromitragynine
in the alkaloid fraction that is greater than two percent (2%)
of the alkaloid composition of the kratom product;
(D) That is a confection, mimics a candy product
or is manufactured, packaged, labeled or distributed in a way
that is appealing to children, including in the distinct shape
of a human, animal or fruit; or
(E)

That is combustible or intended for

vaporization.
(ii) Knowingly prepares, distributes, delivers,
advertises, sells or offers for sale a kratom product that does
not have a label that clearly and conspicuously states on each
retail package:
(A) The name and address for the place of
business of the manufacturer or distributor of the kratom
product;
(B)

The full list of ingredients of the kratom

(C)

Disclosure and advice:

product;

(I) Against use by persons who are less
than twenty-one (21) years of age, pregnant or breastfeeding;

(II)

To consult a health care provider

(III)

That the use of kratom products may

prior to use;
be habit forming;
(IV) That kratom products may interact with
certain medications, drugs and controlled substances.
(D)

The following statements:

(I) "These statements have not been
evaluated by the United States food and drug administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent
any disease."; and
(II)
(E)

“Keep out of reach of children.”

Directions for use that include:
(I)

A recommended amount of the kratom

(II)

The number of recommended servings per

product per serving;
package;
(III) A recommended number of servings of
the kratom product that can be safely consumed in a twenty-four
(24) hour period; and
(IV) Quantitative declarations of the
amounts of mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine per serving of
the kratom product.
(iii) Displays or stores kratom products in a retail
location in a manner that would permit the products to be
accessed by persons less than twenty-one (21) years of age; or
(iv) Manufactures, packages, distributes or labels a
kratom product or delivers a kratom product to a person less
than twenty-one (21) years of age that:
(A) Contains synthesized alkaloids or semisynthesized alkaloids; or

(B) Has a level of 7-hydroxymitragynine in the
alkaloid fraction that is greater than two percent (2%) of the
alkaloid composition of the product.
(b) A violation of this act is a misdemeanor punishable by
imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more
than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.

(d) If any substance is designated, rescheduled, or
deleted as a controlled substance under federal law the
commissioner shall control the substance under this act in the
same manner as federal law within thirty (30) days after
receiving notice of the change but not later than thirty (30)
days after the first publication of the change in the Federal
Register. Under this subsection, the commissioner shall control
the substance in the same manner as federal law through the

promulgation of an emergency rule, followed by promulgation of a
permanent rule under the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act.
If the commissioner objects to the designation, rescheduling or
deletion of a substance, the commissioner shall within the same
period required to control the substance publish the reasons for
objection and afford all interested parties an opportunity to be
heard. At the conclusion of the hearing, the commissioner shall
publish his decision which shall be final unless altered by
statute. Upon publication of an objection to designation,
rescheduling or deletion under this act by the commissioner,
control under this act is stayed until the commissioner
publishes his final decision. Any final decision that ultimately
controls the substance under this act in the same manner as
federal law shall be finalized through the promulgation of an
emergency rule, followed by promulgation of a permanent rule
under the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act.

Instrument

WY KCPA - age 21, 2% 7-OH cap, synthetic/semi-synthetic ban, no vape (eff 7/1/2026)

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2026-07-07

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35-7-2201. Definitions. (a)(i) "Adulterated" means the addition of a controlled substance, a synthesized alkaloid or semi-synthesized alkaloid into a kratom product; (vi) "Kratom product" means a food or dietary supplement that consists of or contains any part of the kratom leaf, kratom leaf extract or any kratom alkaloid, kratom constituent or kratom metabolite. "Kratom product" shall not include any synthesized alkaloid or semi-synthesized alkaloid; (viii) “Semi-synthesized alkaloid” ... exposed to chemicals or processes that would confer a structural change ... including but not limited to oxidation, reduction and ring opening and closing ...
35-7-2202. (a) A person is guilty of a violation if the person: (i) ... sells or offers for sale a kratom product: (A) That is adulterated; (B) To a person less than twenty-one (21) years of age; (C) That contains a level of 7-hydromitragynine [sic] in the alkaloid fraction that is greater than two percent (2%) of the alkaloid composition ...; (D) confection/candy/child-appealing; or (E) combustible or intended for vaporization. (ii) labeling requirements (incl. per-serving mitragynine + 7-hydroxymitragynine declarations). (iv) manufactures/packages/labels a kratom product that: (A) Contains synthesized alkaloids or semi-synthesized alkaloids; or (B) Has a level of 7-hydroxymitragynine in the alkaloid fraction that is greater than two percent (2%) ... (b) misdemeanor, up to 1 yr / $1,000.