Before you pack your cannabis and get ready to travel, there are things you need to know. Here are some of them.
Every holiday, you will get so many people excited about traveling to far places for vacations. However, there is something that people always forget. Traveling for long hours comes with several problems like aching back, boredom, inflammation of the joint, and many more. Finding a way to get rid of this stress while traveling is one way of making that flight or road trip worthwhile. There are several products you can use and cannabis has proved to be one of the most effective ones. It helps in relaxing from sitting for an extended period. It also contains elements that help in reducing stress. However, before you pack your cannabis and get ready to travel, there are things you need to know. Here are some of them.
The laws regarding marijuana are changing daily, and this is a bit confusing for the consumers. However, regardless of where you are, you need to know airports are all about the federal jurisdiction, and if you are traveling with marijuana, you might have to watch the federal law. It is always advisable for cannabis users to familiarize themselves well with the rules and regulations of traveling with cannabis. One thing you must know as a cannabis user is that under federal law, marijuana is illegal. This does not matter whether your state has legalized it or not. Once you are under federal jurisdiction, you must be careful with how you handle cannabis.
How much cannabis is legal when traveling?
According to TSA, cannabis is illegal. However, the agents will not be searching for it in your bags. Though, if they find it, you will have to be answerable and face the law. Any product that contains more than 0.3% cannabis is considered illegal. This goes for flowers, edibles, and capsules. During luggage checkups, TSA does not focus on looking for marijuana but they will alert the authorities if found carrying some.
There is major confusion for consumers in airports located in states that have legalized cannabis. Even if marijuana has been legalized for people above the age of 21 years, these laws do not apply in airports. However, you might find airports like Los Angeles International that take responsibility for customers possessing a reasonable amount of marijuana while others do not take this responsibility. So, before traveling with cannabis, you need to know if the airport you are using takes such responsibilities. Otherwise, you might have to face the authorities.
How to travel with cannabis
TSA does not have a problem with electric devices and vaping devices as long as they are not in your luggage at the checkpoint. So, here are tips for traveling with cannabis.
• Avoid hiding the products if you don't wish to be delayed.
• In case you have lotions, edibles, or cannabis oil, make sure it complies with TSA guidelines.
• Don't leave your vaping devices or electronic devices in the checked bags.
Always check the law when in boubt
If you are not sure about what the law says about traveling with marijuana, take time to check available resources before packing your cannabis. You can also check TSA social media tools for more information on laws regarding traveling with cannabis. It is possible, in some cases, to travel with CBD. However, it primarily depends on the rules of your state and your destination.
Conclusion
From the details, you can clearly see that traveling with cannabis has mixed signals. However, while this confusion continues, it is crucial to ensure you stay updated with TSA regulations. This way, you will not have any trouble traveling. Know the rules of the state you are heading to regarding marijuana. If you have to carry cannabis products, always ensure the cannabis concentration in the products is less than 0.3%. So, whether you are carrying edibles, cannabis oil, or capsules, ensure you comply with the federal law and TSA guidelines.
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