How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy Kratom in Rhode Island? (2026)
As of November 12, 2026, the minimum age to buy kratom in Rhode Island is 21, under the Rhode Island Kratom Act (R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 21-28.12 (limitations in 21-28.12-3)). Kratom is legal to sell at retail with restrictions there.
Verified November 12, 2026What the record says for Rhode Island
- Minimum age to buy
- 21
- State kratom law
- Rhode Island Kratom Act · R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 21-28.12 (limitations in 21-28.12-3)
- Law effective
- April 1, 2026
- Kratom in Rhode Island
- Restricted · Kratom Act: licensed sales, age 21, product limits (R.I. Gen. Laws 21-28.12-3, 21-28.12-4)
The age is the age to buy or be sold kratom. It does not cover possession or use. Cities and counties can set their own rules; those are not yet in this record.
Citations for the Rhode Island kratom record
- R.I. Gen. Laws 21-28.12-3 Rhode Island Kratom Act: kratom and kratom product limitations; contraband (Rhode Island General Assembly, 2026-10-29) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
- R.I. Gen. Laws 21-28.12-2 Rhode Island Kratom Act definitions (kratom, kratom extract, kratom product, synthesized material) (Rhode Island General Assembly, 2026-10-29)OFFICIAL
- R.I. Gen. Laws 21-28.12-4 Age limits and sales restrictions (under 21) (Rhode Island General Assembly, 2026-10-29)OFFICIAL
- R.I. Gen. Laws 21-28-2.08 Schedules (Rhode Island General Assembly, 2026-10-29)OFFICIAL
Neighboring states
- Kratom age in Connecticut not sold (banned)
- Kratom age in Massachusetts not sold (banned)
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