Whether you’re incorporating CBD items into your daily lifestyle to help with everything from anxiety and depression to complications brought on by cancer medications, cannabinoids possess a plethora of healing powers to help you live your best life.
But what happens when you’re traveling with CBD? Is it legal? Is it only permitted in states where THC is approved? What about flying internationally?
Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with these tips for traveling with CBD.
1. Can you travel domestically with CBD?
Unlike THC, which runs the gamut from legal to medicinal to entirely illegal depending on the state you’re in, CBD products are permitted in the United States even if you drive across state lines.
What about flying? According to the Transportation Security Administration, “Marijuana and certain cannabis-infused products, including some cannabidiol oil, remain illegal under federal law except for products that contain no more than 0.3% THC on a dry weight basis or that are approved by FDA.”
If your CBD product contains more than 0.3% THC, it’s relegated to the no-fly zone.
2. Can you travel internationally with CBD?
The ability to travel internationally is summed up nicely by the Portland-based CBD experts at Mendi. “CBD is not yet legal in all countries. Some countries exist in a gray area, but in some countries, CBD products are illegal and could cause you big problems. International flights are subject to a different level of security checks and law enforcement by customs agents.”
Bottom line: Know your risks and confirm the policies and laws of your destination country before tossing CBD items into your carry-on luggage.
3. Packing your CBD with liquids on your flight
Treat CBD liquids and creams precisely as you do items like mouthwash and toothpaste. That means no more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) per container and stored in a quart-sized clear bag with your toiletries and other related items.
Bonus tip: Do not attempt to hide CBD items of any kind. The products are perfectly legal but stashing them out of sight could raise TSA agents’ eyebrows and make them wonder if you’ve something to hide.
4. Read the label before you leave town
How do you know if the items you’re traveling out of state with are good to go? Carefully read the labels of all your products to ensure each contains less than 0.3% THC. If you don’t, those CBD items suddenly become THC items in the eyes of the law, and depending on which state you’re visiting, this could be horrible news.
Traveling with CBD doesn’t have to be stressful. Just make sure to research your destination’s laws and transport them properly when taking to the sky.
