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January 26, 2022

Flying with CBD Oil – What You Need to Know Before You Fly

Have an upcoming trip that involves air travel? Here is what you need to know before heading to the airport.

What is CBD

Cannabidiol, or CBD for short, has recently burst onto the health and wellness scene with great fanfare. CBD is formulated from industrial hemp plants into various topical and edible products.

Legality of CBD

The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill changed language in the controlled substances act at a federal level to legalized hemp products, including CBD. The requirement for CBD to be legal is that it contains less than a .3 percent level of THC or less. You are now able to purchase CBD in a wide variety of locations across the country. Although federally legal for use, are there restrictions when it comes to domestic air travel? At the present time no, however the federal government may change this at anytime so always check the TSA website.

TSA Guidelines

According to the TSA website:

"Marijuana and certain cannabis infused products, including some Cannabidiol (CBD) oil, remain illegal under federal law except for products that contain no more than 0.3 percent THC on a dry weight basis or that are approved by FDA. (See the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Pub. L. 115-334.) TSA officers are required to report any suspected violations of law to local, state or federal authorities. 

TSA’s screening procedures are focused on security and are designed to detect potential threats to aviation and passengers. Accordingly, TSA security officers do not search for marijuana or other illegal drugs, but if any illegal substance is discovered during security screening, TSA will refer the matter to a law enforcement officer."

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Role of TSA Agents

In the United States, public transportation, including transportation within our airports, is regulated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). TSA is a federal agency that is under the umbrella of the US Department of Homeland Security. TSA officers are responsible for maintaining the safety of travelers, and as a result, it prohibits certain items from being brought on board an aircraft. While Medical marijuana falls within the list of products which are prohibited. As noted, because many commonly associate CBD with marijuana, the assumption is often made that traveling with CBD is also prohibited, the good news is this is not so.

Unfortunately, some TSA personnel may not be familiar with current federal regulation and may not realize CBD is a legal product so it is wise to print out a copy of the TSA regulations and keep them with you or in your carry-on bags or hand luggage.

can you fly with cbd oilWhile legal CBD oils are acceptable on domestic flights, international flights are a completely different entity. It is important to review the country laws, state laws, and even local laws of the your international travel destination country. Many countries still ban all cannabis products, and consider even a THC Free CBD oil a cannabis product. Penalties for not following international law or international rules could have sever penalties in different countries. For example, most African and Middle Eastern countries have banned all cannabis products no matter what the THC concentration is, as well as some Asian and European countries.

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Other Helpful CBD Travel Tips

Despite understanding these federal rules, it can be helpful to follow these other tips for traveling with CBD:

  • Research the states you are traveling to and from: Now that hemp-derived CBD is legal under federal law, some travelers automatically assume they can go to and from any state without concern. However, certain states have strict CBD laws regarding different products, for example, adding CBD to food and drinks to make CBD edibles is currently prohibited in New York City.
  • Verify that your CBD, in fact, contains the appropriate amount of THC: Unfortunately, poor manufacturing processes can occasionally lead to inaccurately labeled THC content. It is important to verify than any CBD product you travel with contains the requisite .3% or less THC. It might be wise to print out the product’s lab reports and have them available at TSA screening and during your flight in case they are required. A reputable supplier of CBD has lab reports readily available on their website and or on a QR code on the packaging.
  • Properly pack your product: Like any other liquid-based product, CBD products must meet the requirements outlined by TSA. This means that the product must contain less than 3.4 ounces of liquid in each carry-on bag.

Why use CBD when Traveling?

There are many reasons that people want to bring CBD onto an airplane:

  1. If you are currently a CBD user and do not want to disrupt your supplement routine
  2. If you find traveling to be a stressful experience and are looking for a natural calming substance
  3. If you have a fear of flying, and are trying to calm those fears
  4. You have a red eye flight , or long flight, and are trying to avoid jet lag by getting some sleep on the plane
  5. You get discomfort from sitting in an uncomfortable seat for an extended time and want to have CBD topicals on hand to help soothe joints and muscles
  6. Some travelers use CBD for pets if they are traveling with their dog or cat, to help keep them calm through long flights.

Type of CBD oil Products

There are many benefits of CBD and a wide variety CBD products. The most popular products are CBD edibles, such as CBD gummies, CBD capsules, and CBD tincture oil. Additionally, CBD topicals, such as CBD Cream, salves, lotions, even beauty products are becoming very popular. The best thing to do before deciding on a product, is to identify a reputable CBD brand, like Palm Organix, which sells sustainably farmed, THC free, lab tested products.

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FDA DISCLAIMER:

This product is not for use by or sale to persons under the age of 18. The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The efficacy of these products has not been confirmed by FDA-approved research. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from health care practitioners. Please consult your health care professional about potential interactions or other possible complications before using any product. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act require this notice. PLEASE NOTE: Zero THC is defined as (0.0%) no detectable THC, as supported by our lab testing.

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