Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has signed House Bill 1077, officially raising the minimum age to purchase kratom in the state to 21. The new law, enacted Thursday, also imposes fines on individuals under 21 who buy or possess kratom, as well as on retailers who sell the product to minors. In addition to the age restriction, the legislation bans synthetic kratom extracts-specifically those containing high concentrations of 7-hydroxymitragynine, a compound known to bind to the same brain receptors as opioids. The move comes amid ongoing debate about kratom’s safety and potential for abuse, with supporters citing its use for pain management and addiction recovery, while critics warn of its addictive properties. For more details, see the original report at Delta News.
Mississippi Raises Minimum Age for Kratom Purchases to 21
