R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-28.12-4 (2026)
Age limits and sales restrictions. [Effective April 1, 2026.]
Effective Apr 1, 2026History of Section. P.L. 2025, ch. 446, § 1, effective April 1, 2026; P.L. 2025, ch. 447, § 1, effective April 1, 2026.
- (a) No person or entity shall distribute, sell, transfer, or advertise a kratom product to a person under twenty-one (21) years.
- (b) All kratom products shall be kept behind the sales counter only accessible to store employees.
- (c) The sale or distribution of kratom or kratom products to individuals under the age of twenty-one (21) is prohibited.
- (d) Valid photo identification for proof of age is required for all kratom and kratom product purchases. Acceptable forms of government-issued identification shall include a recent photo of the individual to whom the identification has been issued showing the date of birth of the individual to verify the individual is age twenty-one (21) years or over. Acceptable forms of government-issued identification are: a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the state of Rhode Island or another state; a valid driver privilege card issued by the state of Rhode Island or another state; a valid Rhode Island identification card issued by the administrator of the division of motor vehicles; a valid armed services identification card; or a valid passport.
History of Section.
P.L. 2025, ch. 446, § 1, effective April 1, 2026; P.L. 2025, ch. 447, § 1, effective April 1, 2026.