Traveling with CBD? Here's what you need to know.
Are you allowed to fly domestically with CBD in the U.S.?
“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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A New Legal Frontier CBD, a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis, has had a surge in popularity over the past couple of years. Unlike THC, the chemical compound that gives marijuana its signature effect, CBD has been shown to help with a variety of illnesses and conditions - without the typical intoxicating effects of marijuana.
Are you allowed to fly internationally with CBD?
Are you allowed to travel via bus/car across state lines with CBD?
Again, this depends. CBD products are derived from one of two sources – hemp or marijuana. Marijuana derived CBD typically has THC in it – a psychoactive compound that is still illegal federally, and in many states. As a result, it is critical to know where the CBD product you have derived from in order to confidently transport it between states. Reputable CBD brands will often provide a certificate of analysis that can help consumers understand what is in the product. It also matters whether the transportation is personal or commercial. The Farm Bill granted authority to the FDA to regulate any products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds, including CBD, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act. So, if a product is intended for use as a drug, food, dietary supplement, or cosmetic product – and it is sold over State lines – then it is subject to FDA regulation.
What happens if you're found traveling with CBD by law enforcement?
Is there a limit on how much CBD you can travel with?
Are there restrictions on the forms of CBD you can travel with e.g. tinctures, pills, gummies, creams, etc
TSA and most State law do not seem to focus on the delivery mechanism of CBD, but rather are concerned with the THC concentration. The Farm Bill granted authority to the FDA to regulate any products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds, including CBD, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act. So, if a product is intended for use as a drug, food, dietary supplement, or cosmetic product – and it is sold over State lines – then it is subject to FDA regulation.
What about non-ingestible beauty products with CBD?
The same rule as to THC concentration applies – with some additional regulations. The Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act, for example, states that companies marketing beauty products cannot claim that those products are intended to treat, cure or prevent a disease. Additionally, every State has it’s own set of rules and regulations governing CBD products that have varying effects on the sale and production of CBD beauty products.