Can you fly with cannabis? The answer to that question might seem like an obvious “no,” but cannabis is legal in 37 states, including Connecticut. So, what if you’re flying from a state where cannabis is legal to another state where cannabis is legal? What about CBD products? What if I am a medical patient using cannabis
Can you fly with cannabis?
The answer to that question might seem like an obvious “no,” but cannabis is legal in 37 states, including Connecticut. So, what if you’re flying from a state where cannabis is legal to another state where cannabis is legal? What about CBD products? What if I am a medical patient using cannabis as medication?
Dan Velez, a TSA spokesman for New England, said that TSA agents are not actually looking for drugs.
“TSA’s screening procedures are focused on security and are designed to detect potential threats to aviation and passengers,” Velez said. “TSA canines are trained to detect explosive odors, not drugs.”
If, however, a TSA officer does find cannabis or any other controlled substance on a passenger or in their luggage, you won’t immediately be charged. You won’t be allowed to fly, but you might not go to jail, depending on what state you’re in.
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