Getting through customs in each country is something to be mastered in itself. Take extra special caution when flying with weed to different country. The same guidelines should apply as far as packing in your carryon goes.
But be sure to do your research on the country you are visiting and the related weed laws. Do so at your own risk. Conclusion It can be a very simple, easy, hassle-free process for you to fly with weed on a plane.
Keep in mind you want to do your research on the places to be traveled prior to packing your carryon with your personal weed. Know that flying with weed is done so at your own risk. You will find that a bag of weed on the plane is the least of their worries. Legal Disclaimer: This is friendly advice so take it as that and do your due diligence prior to packing for your trip.
Safe travels and stay high! Can you bring weed on a plane? How does TSA handle marijuana? Things to remember when flying with weed on a plane: Always pack your weed in your carryon Never pack in a checked bag Always pack in a smell proof bag, especially if you got that loud Never pack your weed with forbidden items that will not pass the x-ray Never smoke on a plane Yea, I had to say it for the dummy out there that lit a joint on the plane.
What happens if the TSA catches you with weed? Since marijuana is legal in California, the TSA will likely confiscate the weed should they find it during the screening process.
However, they may still contact local authorities if the amount of weed in your possession is too high or if you are not of a legal age to possess it. While weed is legal here in LA, the situation remains more complex due to the nature of air travel.
However, if you are currently facing charges for possession of marijuana, contact us at to schedule a free consultation to discuss the details of your case.
William Kroger is an expert in drug law and has more than two decades of experience dealing with marijuana related charges of all types. The sooner you contact us , the sooner we can begin preparing your defense. The first, and most important, aspect to understand about marijuana and air travel is that the TSA operates under federal jurisdiction, not state. While weed may be legal within California law, the TSA is bound by federal law, and therefore could technically notify federal law enforcement.
Since recreational marijuana is legal in California, what would happen if an LA resident got caught with weed in somewhere like the Santa Monica Airport? The short answer is that, in California, if you are over 21 and caught with a legal amount of weed, the TSA may simply confiscate it.
However, it is still not advised to attempt air travel with marijuana, especially if it is not legal in the state you are flying to. There are several circumstances where the TSA may still contact local law enforcement, such as when you break California state law.
Medical exemptions for cannabis are irrelevant outside of the state in which the exemption is issued , and airplanes are under federal jurisdiction so there are no exemptions to the illegality of cannabis. If you are flying between states, then your medical marijuana card will likely not be valid in the state you are traveling to anyway. It is still illegal even if you are traveling between states where weed is legal. The airplane you are traveling on is technically under federal jurisdiction where cannabis is illegal.
Instances where travelers are caught attempting to cross state lines with drugs can be prosecuted more harshly and with larger penalties.
This is why, even though the TSA may not find it, it is not wise to attempt travel across state lines with marijuana in your possession. A backpack full of weed is expensive! Not in your checked luggage. One reason is that the TSA conducts random searches on checked luggage alllll the time.
Do you really want to spend your whole flight freaking out that those guys in sunglasses from The Matrix are gonna be waiting for you when you get off the plane?
To TSA scanners, weed is a sort of nondescript blur. If you have a few extra joints, put them in a cigarette pack and then put that cigarette pack wherever you would normally put it. For buds, one Thrillist writer has found this trick to be the way to go: Empty any opaque bottle of over-the-counter medication like Ibuprofen. Put the weed in it. Put some cotton balls on top of weed.
Up your butt is a bit overboard. As has always been the case, if during the security screening procedures an officer discovers an item that may violate the law, TSA refers the matter to law enforcement. Law enforcement officials determine whether to initiate a criminal investigation. Edibles are the easiest to fly with by far.
Gummies go into an empty bag of Haribo gummy bears. Shatter and wax go into one of those weird honey candy bags.
And so on and so forth. Alike packaging will keep the security guard moving as they search for your tweezers or whatever else your dumb ass forgot to take out.
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