Over the past few years, things are in changing in the U.S. when it comes to the use of cannabis. It’s no more considered to be a “Schedule A” drug, and has been legalized in most states. However, this legalization is only limited to medical use only and there are still many restrictions and regulations surrounding it.

This blog post will focus on the things you need to know about traveling with cannabis.

You Aren’t Allowed to Fly with Cannabis

Despite cannabis being legal in many states, you’re still not allowed to fly with it, even between two states where it’s legal. The legal experts explain that when you’re at the airport or traveling by air, you’re under federal jurisdiction, and hence the local laws of any state do not apply. Since there are different rules and regulations in every state, and they keep changing, make sure to stay up-to-date on all the latest laws from websites such as National Conference of State Legislatures and Leafly. What might be allowed today can be banned tomorrow.

What About Within a State?

There are different rules in every state about traveling with cannabis within the state as well. Hence, if you’re new to a place, you’ll have to confirm with the authorities what you’re allowed to carry. For instance, in California, those above the age of 21 are allowed to have an ounce of cannabis or just 8 grams if they have it in concentrated form. Similarly, in Illinois, you’re only allowed to carry an ounce of marijuana or just five grams if it’s in concentrated form. THC numbers are also important and you’re not allowed to carry more than 500mg of it in any form.

What to Do if You Reach An Airport with Marijuana?

If you forget to keep your cannabis at home, or weren’t aware of laws and reach an airport with it, it’s better to discard it as soon as possible. Although, the authorities may not search you for it, you still don’t want to risk your journey. You can throw it in the trash cans or amnesty boxes, or just flush it in the toilet.

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