Can I Travel with CBD?
You’re packing your suitcase for your next vacation—outfits, check. Toiletries, check. Toothbrush, check. CBD…check? If you’re a nervous flyer, CBD is one thing you will want to make sure to pack. With its calming properties, it can help ease the tension that comes along with air travel. However, if you’re like most CBD users about to take off for the skies, you might find yourself wondering, is CBD illegal? Can I take it through TSA? We’re here to break down the current rules/regulations and offer some tips for traveling with CBD.
The Rules for Flying With CBD
You can officially stop stressing and start packing. In the past, the TSA did not differentiate between certain marijuana and hemp-derived products. But in early 2019, the TSA announced that travelers can now legally pack CBD in both carry-on luggage and checked baggage! Just make sure that your product is no more than 0.3% THC on a dry weight basis or is FDA-approved. That means that hemp CBD is completely fine to fly with. If you have a marijuana-based CBD product, you need to make sure it complies with the above regulations.
A Word of Warning
TSA isn’t looking for drugs when they do a bag search. They’re looking for weapons and other things that can make passengers unsafe. With that being said, they will hand over any suspicious items to the police.
So, if you’re looking to breeze through security, having multiple CBD products out in the open, you might want to rethink your approach. Pack only what you will need for your trip. Sure, it’s legal to fly with, but the laws are always changing, and a TSA agent might not be able to differentiate between legal and illegal cannabis. Having to deal with misinformed local authorities is not a fun way to start or end any trip.
Tips for Flying with CBD in the U.S
Now that we know it’s legal to travel with CBD, here are some tips to keep in mind before you hit the road:- Research the state and local laws where you will be traveling. CBD is federally legal, but some states have not rewritten state law yet, causing legislative confusion. Make sure you adhere to the rules and regulations wherever you go.
- If you’re taking CBD oil, make sure it is less than 3.4 fluid ounces, the maximum amount of liquid you can bring in a carry-on. CBD gummies or CBD capsules are a great alternative, too!
- Retain proof (like packaging or certifications) that your CBD complies with the THC percentage limit or is FDA-approved. Winged products have QR codes that lead you to our Certificate of Analysis for the product.
