{"id":10971,"date":"2021-05-10T16:14:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T20:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/byndbotanicals.wpengine.com\/?p=10971"},"modified":"2021-05-10T16:14:00","modified_gmt":"2021-05-10T20:14:00","slug":"a-guide-to-flying-with-cbd-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beyondbotanicals.com\/a-guide-to-flying-with-cbd-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Flying with CBD: What You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

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More people are finding that cannabidiol (CBD) is the ideal addition to their daily routines thanks to its unique and beneficial properties. Now that it’s safer to travel domestically in 2021, you may want to bring your CBD with you when you travel. Before you get on a plane with CBD in your bag, there are some important tips and lessons.<\/p>\n

Hemp: The Ideal Travel Companion?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A lot of people want to take CBD with them when they travel because they don’t want to skip out on their daily routine. They find that each daily dose gives them distinctive effects that make it easier to get through their days. When we travel, we want to be able to unwind and make the most out of each day away, and we know that the balancing properties of cannabinoids like CBD can help make this even more possible.<\/p>\n

We also know that many people find hemp to help them during an actual flight, when many of us have our guards up and notice feelings of uneasiness. It\u2019s no surprise that a lot of nervous flyers keep a bottle of CBD oil in their carry-on luggage to get through the next several hours of travel.<\/p>\n

Is It Legal to Fly with CBD?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Up until recently, the TSA still did not permit CBD or any other hemp-based products on planes. That has since changed as our industry has expanded and proven to be extremely popular. Now, the TSA does state that you can bring CBD with you on a plane as long as the product sticks to federal guidelines, which means that the product cannot contain more than 0.3% THC.<\/p>\n

To be more specific per the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines<\/a>, medical marijuana is permissible in carry-ons as well as in checked luggage, with special instructions:<\/p>\n

\u201cMarijuana 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.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

TSA\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Still, you have to remember that some TSA agents are a bit behind the times and may confuse your hemp product with marijuana if it\u2019s not labeled properly. After all, hemp and marijuana smell, taste and look identical to one another because they share the same terpenes.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, the TSA has the right to confiscate anything that they would like, and so it is important to follow some tips to minimize the risk of this happening as much as possible. Keep in mind that overall, people successfully fly with CBD without any hiccups on a daily basis.<\/p>\n

How to Fly with CBD Safely, Responsibly, and Lawfully<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Now, let\u2019s talk about the things to know before you get on a plane with your favorite hemp product in your luggage.<\/p>\n

#1: Bring Documentation and Keep the Original Packaging<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Better to be safe than sorry, which is why you should always make sure that you bring documentation with you that verifies that what you possess is hemp, and not marijuana. Lab reports from a third party, as provided by a manufacturer, are always a good way to go.<\/p>\n

It is important to make sure that your CBD is in its original packaging, which provides all of the information a TSA agent could want to know about what\u2019s inside. The packaging will show that the formula is made from hemp and not marijuana, and that it contains the legal amount of THC as determined by federal law.<\/p>\n

#2: Pack CBD Carefully<\/strong><\/h3>\n