Mississippi Sets 21+ Age Limit for Kratom Sales Amid Local Bans

Mississippi is poised to restrict kratom sales to adults 21 and older, following the passage of House Bill 1077, which now awaits Governor Tate Reeves’ signature. If enacted, the law will take effect July 1, making it illegal to sell kratom to anyone under 21 and banning synthetic forms of the product. The bill also imposes limits on the potency of kratom products, while preserving the authority of local governments to enact their own bans.

Local business owners, like Scott Carmichael of Mac’s Mini Mart in Jones County, are concerned about the economic impact, noting that customers may simply travel to neighboring counties where kratom remains legal. For more details on these developments, see the full report on regulating kratom in Mississippi.