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For many years, kratom has existed in a regulatory gray area in the United States. While it is legal in most states, it often lacks specific regulations ensuring quality and safety standards. So, what about The Old Line State? Is kratom legal in Maryland?
Luckily, for kratom enthusiasts in Maryland, kratom is legal and will be unrestricted until October 2024.
On October 1, a new law goes into effect changing the regulatory landscape for kratom in the state. Below, you’ll find a detailed breakdown of Maryland’s new kratom law and its implications for consumers and manufacturers.
On April 4, 2024, Maryland’s legislature passed Maryland House Bill 1229, adopting the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, (KCPA) making it the 13th state to adopt a version of this legislation. Delegate Adrienne Jones, along with 22 other delegates (both Democrats and Republicans) sponsored this bill.
Kentucky passed KCPA just before Maryland, and it is hoped that Pennsylvania and New Jersey will soon follow suit.
In Maryland, if a bill is not vetoed within 30 days after being presented to the governor, it automatically becomes law. Since the governor neither signed nor vetoed it, the Maryland Kratom Consumer Protection Act will take effect on October 1, 2024.
The Maryland KCPA introduces several regulations concerning the manufacture and sale of kratom products. Here are the key provisions:
Kratom products not recognized as dietary ingredients or approved drugs by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cannot be manufactured, distributed, or sold in Maryland.
Kratom products must be free from adulteration or contamination with harmful substances. They cannot contain compounds that, when combined with kratom, pose a risk to consumers.
Additionally, the level of 7-hydroxymitragynine in kratom products must not exceed 2% of the total alkaloid content, and synthetic alkaloids are prohibited.
All kratom product labels must clearly list the amounts of mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine present. Products cannot display imagery or iconography appealing to minors, nor can businesses advertise therapeutic benefits of kratom products.
Selling kratom to individuals under 21 will be illegal in Maryland going forward. The law also bans marketing, labeling, and advertising that targets minors.
Violations of the new regulations can result in fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and potential imprisonment, depending on the severity of the infraction.
Since kratom is not federally regulated, it’s important to know where kratom is currently legal.
While kratom is legal in Maryland, it’s crucial to recognize that laws vary significantly across each state. When traveling, it’s important to avoid transporting kratom into areas where it is illegal.
States where kratom is prohibited:
States with local restrictions:
States with age restrictions:
Maryland has several brick-and-mortar kratom vendors, primarily located in larger cities like Baltimore, Columbia, and Germantown. However, the best deals and highest quality kratom are definitely found online.
While local stores in Maryland might offer kratom, purchasing it online presents several significant advantages:
Online stores usually provide a broader array of kratom strains than physical shops.
High-quality brands that follow stringent processing standards are more often found online.
Online platforms frequently offer more competitive pricing and attractive discounts.
Many online retailers have loyalty programs, providing perks and rewards for regular customers.
At Golden Monk, we rigorously test our kratom products for safety and quality. Our testing covers identification, heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury), and microbial safety (aerobic plate count, yeast and mold, coliforms and E. coli, salmonella). Only products that pass these tests are available for purchase.
Purchasing online not only grants access to a wider selection and better prices but also ensures top-quality kratom products.
At Golden Monk, we meticulously test our products at every stage—from the farm to processing facilities, through manufacturing, and during shipping and distribution. Our comprehensive third-party testing ensures that each product exceeds industry standards.
Golden Monk provides the best quality kratom products through both brick-and-mortar shops in Maryland as well as online.
Check out some of our most popular products in the state!
Golden Monk’s Kratom Gummies each contain 10mg of premium kratom extract. They are especially popular with kratom users who are looking for an easily accessible method of taking kratom.
Our Kratom Capsules contain 500mg of premium kratom powder. You can purchase 250, 500, or 1000 capsules made from our loose-leaf kratom varieties, including Green Maeng Da, Red Maeng Da, White Maeng Da, Green Malay, Red Bali, White Bali, Red Borneo, Green Borneo, White Borneo, Red Indo, and Red Thai.
Golden Monk’s Maeng Da Kratom comes in green vein, red vein, or white vein varieties of the popular horned leaf strain of the Mitragyna speciosa plant.
Golden Monk’s White Sumatra Kratom comes from Sumatra in Indonesia and is sold in quantities of 250g to 1000g (1kg). It is similar to White Vein Bali and White Vein Borneo.
Our Red Borneo Kratom is one of our most popular strains nationwide, coming in 250g, 500g, or 1000g (1kg) quantities.
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