Can You Travel With CBD Oil?

Perhaps you are concerned about the TSA calling the cops on you if you fly with your CBD oil? Well, there’s no need to be. Cannabidiol, also called CBD, is the non-intoxicating and non-psychoactive compound in cannabis or hemp. When the 2018 farm bill was signed into law, hemp and its derivatives were legalized at a federal level. 

So does that mean it is legal to travel with CBD oil? The correct answer is yes and no. In this article, we will explain everything you should know when flying with CBD. While at it, we will also highlight the things you must do to avoid any trouble when flying with CBD products. 

CBD Explained Briefly- Is There Legal or Illegal CBD?

CBD is the non-psychoactive component in the cannabis plants that many users claim provides numerous therapeutic benefits. It can be extracted from either of the two species of the cannabis plant; the hemp plant and the marijuana plant. 

Any CBD extracted from the hemp plant contains less than 0.3% THC (the compound in cannabis that gets you high). This trace amount of THC is not strong enough to deliver any psychoactive or intoxicating effects. Any CBD oil extracted from hemp plants was federally legalized in 2018.

Comparably, CBD oil extracted from marijuana plants contains more than 0.3% of THC. This THC amount can get you high and intoxicated. Note that any CBD oil or CBD-infused products with more than 0.3% THC remains federally illegal. 

Therefore, the source of your CBD oil greatly determines its legality and the effects it delivers.

Everything You Should Know Before Traveling With CBD.

When travelling with your CBD, either domestically or internationally, the most important thing is learning and understanding all the laws regarding CBD use and possession in your state and your destination.

Travelers may want to carry CBD oils, CBD capsules, or any CBD-infused products in the plane for various reasons. However, you must keep in mind that while CBD consumption may be legal in your country, its possession can get you arrested in other countries. 

Laws and regulations surrounding CBD differ between states and countries. Therefore, to travel safely with your CBD, you will need to check the laws and confirm if CBD is legal in your destination state or country. 

TSA Regulations on Bringing CBD Oil on a Plane

For many years, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) banned travelling with cannabis or any form of its derivative. However, in May 2018, it revised and relaxed its cannabis regulations. 

The updated regulations, according to the TSA’s website, outline that: “Marijuana and certain cannabis-infused products, including some cannabidiol (CBD) oil, remain illegal under federal law except for products that contain nothing above 0.3% THC on a dry weight basis or that are approved by FDA.

In simple terms, the law allows travelers to bring CBD oil on a plane as long as it is hemp-derived and contains less than 0.3% THC. You can also legally bring FDA approved CBD products on a plane.

So, can you carry CBD oil in my hand luggage? Yes. TSAs laws allow you to carry any CBD oil containing less than 0.3%THC or any CBD products approved by the FDA in your hand luggage. 

Note that TSA officials are not exactly searching for any marijuana or illicit drugs. However, they are obligated to involve law enforcement officers in the case where an illegal substance is detected during screening. 

Can I Travel Internationally With CBD Oil?

It depends. Bringing your hemp-derived CBD oil or CBD capsules on a plane is legal. However, the answer to whether or not you can travel internationally with your CBD oil depends on your destination. 

Travelling with legal CBD oil or FDA-approved CBD products to a country where CBD is still deemed illegal will be regarded as a violation of the law. Even worse, you can be arrested and imprisoned for possession of illicit substances. 

Tips for Travelling With CBD Oil 

• You can only carry hemp-derived CBD oil. Only CBD containing nothing above 0.3%THC is allowed in the plane. 
• Ensure your product’s THC percentage is clearly indicated on the labelling. Better still, you should consider having your product’s certificate of analysis available, as it is more reliable. Note that if the TSA officials are doubtful about any products, they will legally expropriate them.
• Adhere to the TSAs packing guidelines. For example, you should not pack any CBD vaping devices in your checked luggage. That is because the battery can easily catch fire. Ensure you put any vaping devices in your hand luggage. 
• Additionally, you are better off having your CBD tinctures in containers below 3.4 ounces. Please note that patients wishing to carry containers exceeding 3.4 ounces will have to be approved by the TSA officials first. 
• Learn laws and regulations of where you are flying. CBD is federally legal in all states. However, every state or country has its unique laws and regulations surrounding cannabidiol. Therefore, do research and stick to the current regulations to avoid any risks of arrest or penalties.