Legality · NV · since 2019

Is kratom legal in Nevada?

KCPA-REGULATED
Required age: 18+ Statute: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 585.500 through 585.530

Direct answer

Nevada Kratom Consumer Protection Act passed in 2019 — kratom is legal, regulated, age-restricted to 18+.

Status

Legal + regulated

Age requirement

18+

KCPA status

Enacted

Last reviewed

2026-04-19

How Nevada got here

Nevada's KCPA was signed into law on June 4, 2019 by Governor Steve Sisolak. Nevada's version closely mirrors the AZ original with additional provisions for Las Vegas tourism-area retail. The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services enforces labeling and purity requirements.

Where to buy in Nevada

Las Vegas and Reno have wide smoke-shop availability of KCPA-compliant brands. Tourist-targeted gas-station kratom on the Strip should be scrutinized — verify AKA-GMP certification before buying. Many Strip-area convenience stores sell questionable product.

Frequently asked — Nevada

Can I buy kratom at a Las Vegas dispensary? +

Cannabis dispensaries in Nevada generally do not sell kratom — different regulatory framework. Smoke shops and specialty kratom retailers are the primary channels.

Neighboring states

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Sources: American Kratom Association state legality tracker · LumaLex Law kratom legality map · state legislature records and session archives; primary citation Nev. Rev. Stat. § 585.500 through 585.530. Last reviewed 2026-04-19. Legal status can change — verify with your state\'s current statutes before purchase or possession.

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