Age and eligibility
Do I need to be 21 to order?
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Yes, for every product and every state, including the five states whose statute sets 18. Seventeen states set 21 by law, among them Florida, Georgia, New York, Virginia and Minnesota from 2026-08-01, and this store applies 21 everywhere (FOX 9 on Minnesota).
Which states set 21 by statute?
Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming. New York's rule came with a $500 fine on 2025-12-22 (Governor Hochul); Georgia requires sellers to verify the buyer is at least 21 (Georgia Department of Law).
Which states set 18?
Arizona, Illinois, Nevada, Oklahoma and Texas by statute, and New Hampshire according to one tracker. This store does not sell to anyone under 21 in those states either.
Why one age everywhere?
Because the 21+ states keep growing and one rule is simpler to apply and prove than two. Payment underwriters for kratom ask for evidence that age verification is operational; a single rule with a database check on every order is that evidence.
Does kava follow the same rule?
Yes. No state sets a purchase age for kava, and the store applies 21 to it anyway, so every order follows one path. See how this store verifies age.
General information, not personalized guidance.
Sources
- Kratom purchase age rises to 21 in Minnesota (August 1, 2026) FOX 9 (secondary) (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Governor Hochul signs legislation on kratom (December 22, 2025) Office of the Governor of New York (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Georgia Kratom Consumer Protection Act summary Georgia Department of Law (accessed 2026-10-20)
Related questions
How does age verification work at checkout?
Every order runs a database check through AgeChecker.net on the name, address and date of birth you enter; the service says "over 90% of customers are verified instantly" against...
What happens if age verification fails?
The order is not placed and nothing is charged. You can retry with corrected details or complete the photo ID step in the verification form, which AgeChecker.net says is reviewed...