Is 7-Hydroxy Legal In My State?

7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) is not yet a federally controlled substance, but that may change soon. DEA has proposed temporary Schedule I control, and an order can publish on or after November 13, 2026. At the same time, 13 states already prohibit or restrict 7-OH under their own laws.

This guide gives you the federal position, the FDA position and a state-by-state table, each with its source and the date we last checked it.

Quick answer

Federal status

On October 14, 2026, DEA withdrew its July notice (FR 2026-13580) and proposed temporary Schedule I control of 7-OH above a threshold (FR 2026-20943). A product would be covered if it contains 7-OH (alone or with mitragynine pseudoindoxyl):

• above 1 milligram per gram, for solids; or
• above 1 milligram per milliliter, for liquids; or
• at a mitragynine-to-7-OH ratio below 100 to 1.

Once an order publishes, it takes effect the same day and applies in every state, whatever the state’s own law says. It would last two years, with a possible one-year extension (21 U.S.C. 811).

Natural kratom leaf is not federally controlled (FDA and Kratom). DEA says 7-OH makes up less than two percent of the alkaloids in natural leaf, and says it proposed a threshold because trace amounts can occur in some botanical products. It also says products below the threshold should not be assumed safe (FR 2026-20943).

FDA’s position

FDA says 7-OH does not meet the definition of a drug, dietary supplement or dietary ingredient, and that no food additive regulation authorizes its use (FDA 7-OH page). FDA issued seven warning letters to 7-OH marketers between June and July 2025 (FR 2026-20943) and, in December 2025, announced seizures of 7-OH products (FDA, December 2, 2025).

7-OH legal status by state

All entries checked October 21, 2026. City and county rules can be stricter than state law. DEA’s notice also mentions local bans in parts of Illinois, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Tennessee (FR 2026-20943).

What changes if a federal order publishes

A temporary scheduling order has no grace period. From the day it publishes, 7-OH above the threshold would be Schedule I in every state. Making, selling or possessing a Schedule I substance outside DEA-registered research is a federal offense (21 U.S.C. 841; 21 U.S.C. 844).

Compounds that are already Schedule I

Several compounds related to 7-OH are already federally controlled: mitragynine pseudoindoxyl (“Pseudo”), MGM-15 and MGM-16 since August 26, 2026 (FR 2026-17429), and SR-17018 since August 27, 2026 (FR 2026-17531). See federal status compared for the full picture.

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How to check your state

1. Find your state in the table above.
2. If it is not listed, check your state health department or agriculture department for rules on kratom and 7-OH.
3. Check your city or county as well, since some have their own bans.
4. Check back after November 13, 2026, when a federal order can publish.

Frequently asked questions

Is 7-OH legal federally?

As of October 21, 2026, 7-OH is not a federally controlled substance, but a DEA notice of intent is pending (FR 2026-20943) and FDA considers it unlawful in supplements and food (FDA).

Which states ban 7-OH?

The DEA notice lists Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Vermont and Wisconsin. Florida, California and Utah also restrict it. See the table above.

Will 7-OH be banned nationwide?

DEA has proposed temporary Schedule I control above a threshold. If an order publishes, it applies in every state from that day. It can publish on or after November 13, 2026.

Is kratom leaf treated the same way?

No. Kratom leaf is not federally controlled, though FDA treats it as an adulterated dietary supplement (FDA and Kratom). Some states ban kratom itself. Kansas made kratom and all of its derivatives, including 7-OH, illegal from July 1, 2026 (KSHB).

Related reading

• 7-OH federal scheduling: where things stand
• Where 7-OH stands after the October 2026 DEA notice
• 7-OH, Pseudo and MGM-15: federal status compared

Sources

1. Federal Register 2026-20943, DEA notice of intent for 7-OH and MGPI above a threshold (Oct 14, 2026) (checked October 21, 2026)
2. FDA: Hiding in Plain Sight, 7-OH Products (checked October 21, 2026)
3. Federal Register 2026-13580, DEA notice of intent for 7-OH (Jul 6, 2026) (checked October 21, 2026)
4. 21 U.S.C. 811, temporary scheduling (Cornell LII) (checked October 21, 2026)
5. FDA and Kratom (checked October 21, 2026)
6. FDA: FDA Seizes 7-OH Opioids to Protect American Consumers (Dec 2, 2025) (checked October 21, 2026)
7. KSHB: Kansas ban on kratom and 7-OH takes effect (Jul 1, 2026) (checked October 21, 2026)
8. FDA Commissioner statement on Florida’s restriction of 7-OH products (Aug 13, 2025) (checked October 21, 2026)
9. Florida Phoenix: Florida emergency rule adds 7-OH related compounds to Schedule I (Jun 22, 2026) (checked October 21, 2026)
10. California Department of Public Health NR25-016 on kratom and 7-OH products (Oct 24, 2025; revised Jan 7, 2026) (checked October 21, 2026)
11. Utah Department of Agriculture and Food: illegal kratom product sold as cat’s claw (Jul 30, 2026) (checked October 21, 2026)
12. 21 U.S.C. 841, manufacture and distribution (Cornell LII) (checked October 21, 2026)
13. 21 U.S.C. 844, possession (Cornell LII) (checked October 21, 2026)
14. Federal Register 2026-17429, temporary Schedule I order for MGPI, MGM-15 and MGM-16 (Aug 26, 2026) (checked October 21, 2026)
15. Federal Register 2026-17531, temporary Schedule I order including SR-17018 (Aug 27, 2026) (checked October 21, 2026)

This article explains public government records in plain language. It is general information, not legal advice. Laws change quickly in this area, so check the linked sources and your own state’s rules before you act. Last verified: October 21, 2026.