Now that CBD (cannabidiol) is legal in the United States, several people are asking this same question: Can one travel with it? The good news is that CBD is safe to take on a flight. But there are some restrictions to be aware of.
According to current regulations, any CBD products you bring on a trip must be made from hemp; it is still against the law to bring CBD products made from marijuana. This is so because CBD derived from marijuana also contains THC, the psychoactive component of some cannabis products that causes users to feel “high.”
Given the distinction between the two categories of CBD products, it is helpful to understand what you can or cannot) bring on a trip and why. Read on to find out about traveling with CBD in the following paragraphs.
Can you travel from state to state with CBD?
Epidiolex is the only CBD medication that has received FDA approval. Flying with this medication domestically should pose a minimal risk, provided you have a prescription. On international flights, though, it might be more difficult. It is advised to research the CBD laws of your destination country and travel with a doctor’s note.
Additionally, you are allowed to bring other hemp-derived goods such as CBD oil, CBD water soluble, CBD lotion, or CBD rub on your trip. You won’t get in trouble if you pack hemp-derived CBD oils or other hemp-derived CBD items in your luggage, unlike marijuana.
It all comes down to important legality distinctions.
Only a few states have legalized marijuana and products made from marijuana. As a result, since states, not the federal government, have legalized THC-containing products, you cannot travel with them from a state where they are legal to another state where they are illegal, nor can you do so on federal airways.
Alternatives include hemp-derived CBD products with a THC content of less than 3%, such as CBD oils and CBD lotions. Because of this distinction, you are permitted to ship them from one state to another as well as to move with them on federal airways and across state lines.
Although there is always a chance of confiscation due to the fact that CBD legalization is still relatively new and a few employees may make mistakes or emotional decisions, it is not prohibited to bring CBD on domestic flights.
Can you fly with CBD oil?
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) modified its formerly stringent rules on flying with any cannabis-related commodities following the passage of the revised Farm Bill in 2018. Currently, you are free to bring your CBD products with you as long as they are made from hemp and comply with federal laws regarding legality.
Keep all of your hemp-derived CBD products, including CBD water soluble, in their original packaging when flying so you have proof of their legality.
Can you travel abroad with CBD?
Because you are entering an entirely different jurisdiction when you travel abroad, you may need to exercise caution. There are various laws in every nation. The importation of CBD is prohibited in a large number of foreign countries.
Several countries’ THC requirements for flying with CBD differ from the US’s 0.3% limit. A level of less than 0.2% is required by EU law for consumable CBD, but some European nations go even further. For instance, only CBD isolate with 0% THC is legal in Norway and France.
Therefore, it is not advised to travel internationally with CBD without being aware of local regulations. If you’re planning to travel out of the United States, but you can’t research for whatever reason, we advise leaving CBD at home.
Final word
Now you know! You can travel with hemp-derived CBD products to any state in the United States. You can also fly with CBD products. However, be prepared to experience hard times, given that its legalization is quite new. If you are traveling internationally, ensure you know the regulation in your destination.