Minnesota to Keep Kratom Legal, With Restriction to Minors

Minnesota State Legislators have amended SF 2578 on March 9, 2018. The amendment removes the language banning kratom, and replaces it with age and sales restrictions for minors. 

Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 152.027, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:
Subd. 7. Sale or possession of kratom. 

(a) A person who unlawfully sells any amount of kratom or a substance that contains mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine to a person under the age of 18 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
(b) A person under the age of 18 who unlawfully possesses any amount of kratom or a substance that contains mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine is guilty of a misdemeanor.

EFFECTIVE DATE.
This section is effective August 1, 2018, and applies to crimes
committed on or after that date.

Kratom will continue to legally be used to aid with overall health and well-being in the state of Minnesota for adults over 18.  This was made possible by advocates like you, writing and calling your legislators.  Keep sharing your story, stay involved. The combination of recently published research and user reports continually support the fact that kratom is certainly worth further scientific study as an alternative to dangerous prescription drugs.