The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a statement regarding trying to take marijuana on a flight.
Many Ohioans will travel to see relatives during the holiday season. After becoming the most recent state to legalize recreational marijuana use, some may be wandering if they can bring marijuana products on their flight.
According to WJW, the short answer is no.
That’s because most marijuana products are illegal under federal law. Due to the TSA being under federal jurisdiction, bringing pot through a checkpoint could potentially lead to criminal charges, per the outlet.
Here is the TSA’s official statement on taking marijuana on a flight:
Marijuana and certain cannabis-infused products, including some Cannabidiol (CBD) oil, remain illegal under federal law except for products that contain no more than 0.3 percent THC on a dry weight basis or that are approved by FDA. (See the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Pub. L. 115-334.) TSA officers are required to report any suspected violations of law to local, state or federal authorities.
TSA’s screening procedures are focused on security and are designed to detect potential threats to aviation and passengers. Accordingly, TSA security officers do not search for marijuana or other illegal drugs, but if any illegal substance is discovered during security screening, TSA will refer the matter to a law enforcement officer.
According to WJW, TSA officials noted that its employees are not trained for drug screening, adding that they’re looking specifically for security threats and not drugs. The outlet added that changes to the law that would allow marijuana on flights will be a lengthy regulatory process, one which currently has no timeline.
H/T: local12.com
