So, you are about to take a quick trip, maybe it is business, maybe it is vacation, or you just want to see your grandma. Whatever it is, while packing you take a pull on your vape pen and then proceed to toss it into your traveling bag, but then it hits you, is it even ok to take this on the plane? You didn’t consider it before but your mind is racing now because you don’t want to be hauled out of the line by TSA in handcuffs.
Don’t worry though, you’ve come to the right place to find out if your vape pen can safely make your trip with you.
Is CBD Legal?
CBD is not among the 1961 or 1971 schedule of UN Convention of Psychotropic Substances. It was suggested for review again in 2018 by the Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in a letter written to the Secretary General at the United Nations. CBG has also never been scheduled as a controlled substance. Following that letter, at the sixty-second session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna (2019), it was decided that pure CBD containing no more than 0.2% THC would not be scheduled as a controlled substance.
Additionally, in reviewing the United States’ Substance Control Act, pure CBD is not listed among the schedule of controlled substance in the United States of America. The Farm Bill which was passed into law in 2018 by Donald Trump, legalized CBD derived from Hemp plants providing it contained minimal THC, no more than 0.3%. Even with this in mind, it is still recommended that you consult your local jurisdiction to confirm the legal status of CBD.
What’s the TSA’s Position on CBD?
A quick search on the TSA’s website using the “What Can I Bring?” page, will show the answer yes, but of course it lists limitations. CBD can be transported in both your carry-on and check-in luggage providing that it falls in line with the requirements outlined in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. The site does advise however that it is the TSA’s duty to protect passengers and it is up to the discretion of the TSA agent on site to determine what passes through a check-point.
So What Next?
So, now that you know it is safe to take your CDB with you, be sure to read your labels and ensure that your products fall within the required guidelines. Providing they fall within the requisite guidelines, you can confidently pack your luggage without a worry in the world.
Do remember however to consult with your local authorities as well as authorities at your final destination to get details regarding the legal status of CBD and by extension, your specific product in that jurisdiction.
Conclusion
Remember, it’s always advised to check with your physician before trying CBD. Now get packing for your next trip and as always, safe travels!