Can You Fly with Edibles? Cannabis Travel Laws Explained

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If you enjoy great weed edibles, you’d probably like to take your favorite brands (or your lovingly homemade items) with you when you travel. While it’s true that weed laws change frequently compared to other types of legal issues, one thing remains fairly constant: traveling with cannabis is usually prohibited. However, it is essential to understand the ins and outs of the regulations so you can make informed decisions and plan your next trip accordingly.

If you’re planning to fly or drive, research dispensaries at your destination before you go. Perusing local dispensaries can be a fun way to spend your first few hours in a new place. Still, if you’re attached to the products you already have, let’s break down the travel laws that dictate what you can do with them.

Can I Fly With Edibles?

In short, no, you cannot fly with edibles, especially if you are crossing state lines. If you are flying to a different city in the same state, there may be a few exceptions. For example, you may bring items that are legal under the state’s existing limits (e.g., Massachusetts allows you to carry up to one ounce on your person), but those items have to contain no more than 0.3% THC by dry weight.

While edibles are largely prohibited when flying, there are a few FDA-approved cannabis products that can be carried. These permitted items are specific pharmaceuticals: Epidiolex, Marinol, Syndros, and Cesamet. These medications provide important medical benefits, such as relief to individuals who get nauseated from cancer treatment.

So, if you have edibles you want to bring with you on a flight, it’s likely that you don’t fall under the exclusions. You’ll need to leave your eddies behind.

Can I Drive Out of State With Edibles?

You can’t fly with eddies, so why not drive to your destination instead? Unfortunately, that won’t work either. It’s illegal to cross state lines with any weed products, even if recreational marijuana is legal in the state you’re leaving and the one you’re going to. For safety reasons, people are required to keep their cannabis products inside the state in which they procured them, so you’ll need to consume your edibles before you go. Just don’t drive high and put other people in danger.

Can I Carry Edibles Locally?

Good news! If you’d like to stay within your state and transport your eddies, you can. Just remember to abide by the laws in that state. For example, Massachusetts dictates that you can’t carry more than an ounce at a time. If you have it in your car, it needs to stay in a sealed container and cannot be accessible while driving. A locked glove compartment or the trunk is an acceptable place for storing edibles while you’re out and about. Also, bear in mind that you’re not allowed to consume cannabis products in public!

Can I Ship Edibles to My Destination?

Federal law prohibits any cannabis products from being shipped across state lines. If you buy eddies out of state and try to ship them back home, you could face multiple years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines, depending on how much you were sending. Just because you don’t declare the contents of the package when you ship it doesn’t mean the shipping service won’t find out.

The Right Way to Get Eddies When You Deplane

If you’re feeling a little discouraged about leaving your edibles behind next time you fly, don’t give up. The best way to enjoy edibles at your destination is to find a local dispensary and purchase them upon arrival. This is an exciting opportunity to try something new and find a dispensary with items you may not have seen before. It can also encourage you to get out and explore the town, which can lead you to restaurants, sights, and people you might not have encountered otherwise. Think of the transit restriction this way, and you’ll find that maybe leaving your eddies at home wasn’t such a bad thing after all.

Stop by a Dispensary When You Visit!

If you’re preparing for a flight into Massachusetts, you have plenty of Boston dispensaries to choose from once you arrive. The team at Pure Oasis can help you choose edibles similar to the ones you’re used to, or our budtenders can recommend some new and exciting products if you’re looking for some local flavor. Stop by Pure Oasis to see what we have in stock and prep for your stay in our wonderful, lively city.