It took some effort to get the KCPA passed in Oregon, including a failed attempt in 2021. However, Oregon residents and visitors are now protected by the KCPA’s regulatory guardrails.
MIT45 offers expert guidance in this overview of kratom legality in Oregon.
Current Status of Oregon Kratom Laws
Kratom has never been seriously challenged in Oregon, although kratom would have been made illegal in the state if a federal ban had gone into effect in 2017. Fortunately for kratom advocates, the DEA reversed its initial plans to outlaw kratom that year.
In 2021, Oregon legislators passed the first KCPA, but Governor Kate Brown vetoed it because of concerns regarding the state having to manage additional regulatory functions. However, the 2022 version of the bill (HB 4010) was signed into law in March of 2022 and went into effect in July of 2023.
Current Regulatory Status of Kratom in Oregon
The goals of the Kratom Consumer Protection Act are two-fold. The first goal is to make sure that kratom users don’t have to worry about their favorite products being banned by the state. The second goal is to protect kratom users from unscrupulous vendors who would sell low-quality and even dangerous kratom products.
The law specifies:
- Age restriction: Retailers are prohibited from selling kratom products to individuals under 21 years of age. Violating this is classified as a Class C misdemeanor.
- Processor registration: Kratom processors must register annually with the Department of Revenue before selling, distributing, or exposing kratom products for sale. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties.
- Third-party testing: Processors must certify that all their kratom products are third-party tested to meet industry standards for adulteration.
- Department of Revenue oversight: The Department of Revenue is tasked with adopting rules for implementation, including registration procedures and fee collection. The collected fees are meant to cover the cost of administering and enforcing the Act.
- Effective dates: While the Act was approved in March 2022, its main provisions become operative on July 1, 2023, giving time for preparation and implementation.
In Oregon, You Can Order Legal MIT45 Products Online Now!
Kratom is available in some of Oregon’s brick-and-mortar shops, but shopping online gives you so many more options!
All of our MIT45 products are available online, including countless options to choose from. You can trust that every MIT45 product will include a detailed description with clearly labeled ingredients. We never add unsafe adulterants to our products!
These are some of our best-selling kratom products, made from the strains and veins you are looking for:
Have a Legal Question or Want to Become a Kratom Advocate in Oregon?
At MIT45, we love educating our customers about kratom, its uses and benefits, and kratom-related news. However, we are not able to provide the kind of comprehensive, one-on-one conversations that can help you with every health related or legal question.
We are happy to provide our Oregon customers with several resources where you can get more precise and individualized information, just by sending an email or making a call.
These are also the same places you should call if you want to become a kratom advocate in Oregon.
Contact the Oregon Pharmacy Board
The Oregon Board of Pharmacy answers questions for residents regarding medications, food products, natural supplements, herbal products, and any other product that could affect Oregonians’ health.
You can contact the Oregon Board of Pharmacy via email, phone, or in-person:
Oregon Board of Pharmacy
800 NE Oregon St., Suite 150
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 971-673-0001
Fax: 971-673-0002
[email protected]
Search state government websites
To stay up to date on the latest news on kratom, check out the Oregon.gov for press releases and other news announcements. The state provides a searchable database of press releases so that you can stay informed.
Contact your state representatives
Although kratom is now protected in Oregon, it’s always possible that legislators could try to change the rules. Sending an email or making a phone call to support kratom can help legislators understand the importance of this botanical in your life.
Find and contact your state representatives
Find and contact your national representatives
Sign the national petition and share your story
The American Kratom Association (AKA) advocates for kratom users’ rights and provides kratom education and awareness. Anyone who wants to become a citizen advocate for kratom can turn to the AKA for guidance!
The AKA’s Project Kratom exists to protect kratom users’ rights and improve the national safety standards of kratom products throughout the US.
Sign the kratom protection to support a national Kratom Consumer Protection Act!
Where to Legally Buy Kratom in Oregon
We recommend buying kratom online because you can find the best products from the best vendors. Shopping online gives you access to more products and more varieties of kratom. Instead of being limited to what store vendors have in stock, you can get just about anything online.
Additionally, store clerks may not know as much about kratom as you would like. They don’t necessarily know about kratom veins and strains, let alone serving sizes, effects, and types of products.
At MIT45, we only sell the highest quality kratom products. We stand by our products, which are known for their purity and safety. We carry an AKA GMP vendor certification and make our Certificate of Analysis available to the public.
In addition, kratom users can enjoy the following benefits when they shop online:
- High-end products
- Great prices
- Low shipping costs
- More options
- More details about products
Drug testing, employment practices, and work culture
In general, Oregonians don’t need to worry about kratom affecting their employment. Kratom is legal throughout the state. However, employers may have varying rules for their employees and this could include a ban on kratom use outside of work hours.
This kind of ban is highly unlikely, which means you probably won’t have any professional consequences for using kratom outside of work.
Theoretically, kratom can be detected through drug screening, although most drug panels don’t test for kratom. Lastly, kratom can potentially cause a false positive for opiates. This is very very rare. Like with any substance, if kratom affects your job performance, you should probably abstain from use.
Social Values and Personal Liberty
At MIT45, we value personal liberty! We believe that all people, no matter their background, should be able to make their own decisions about what they consume, and that includes kratom.
We also care deeply about making a positive contribution to society. We do that by offering the highest levels of purity, safety, and quality — as well as transparency. You can trust that when you choose MIT45, you are choosing the best kratom vendor on the market.
