The city of Anaheim regulates sale of kratom and nitrous oxide Updates to city law • effective Feb. 13, 2026
Kratom
Restrictions
Retailers may not sell or distribute
kratom products if:
• Buyer is under 21
• 7 -hydroxymitragynine, or 7 -OH,
exceeds 2% of total kratom alkaloids
• Product contains synthetic or
semi-synthetic kratom alkaloids
• Packaging is attractive to children
and other marketing restrictions
Retailer requirements
• Age verification, 21-plus
• Child-resistant, tamper-resistant
packaging required
Covered products
• Kratom powder
• Kratom extract
• 7 -hydroxymitragynine products
Nitrous Oxide
Restrictions
Common product names
It is unlawful to sell, offer or
distribute:
• Nitrous oxide
• Nitrous oxide dispensing devices
• Devices containing nitrous oxide
• “Whippits”
• “NOS”
• “Galaxy Gas”
• “Laughing gas”
Exceptions
• Food products used as
propellant
• Wholesale commercial use
• Vehicle performance products
• Medical or dental use
• Licensed pharmacies
Violations may result in fines, administrative citations, or misdemeanor charges, including up to $1,000 in fines and/ or up to six months in jail
ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE
Chapter 6. 103: Prohibits retail sale of nitrous oxide
Chapter 6. 105: Regulates kratom sales and 7-hydroxymitragynine limits Quesitons? Call (714) 765-5158
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