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Can you take a dab pen on the plane?
According to the TSA stipulation: You can put your dab pen devices in your carry-on luggage. Do not put a dab pen in checked luggage.
Most electronic cigarettes and dab pens contain batteries, if you place the device in checked baggage directly, it is prone to the risk of spontaneous combustion or explosion.
If you forget to take your dab pen out of your checked luggage, airport security will most likely tell you to go back to the baggage check port to take the device out or send it to your home via express.
Dab pen devices are not allowed to be used in flight but can be carried with you.
So, taking your dab pen devices aboard in your carry-on luggage is the better option.
There can be differences in how TSA vape rules at different airlines even in the U.S, so it’s best to check the airline rules before flying. If you’re flying into another country, you should also check local vaping laws before departure. Some countries have banned dab pen altogether.
Can take weed or CBD/THC concentrates on the plane?
TSA screening is focused on neutralizing terrorism and threats to the safety of aircraft and their passengers.
The role of TSA is to prevent dangerous goods from entering the cabin. When TSA scans carry-on luggage, they are mainly looking for liquids, flammable, explosive items, and weapons that can be used on the plane.
The TSA doesn’t look for marijuana when you go through airport security. However, if they find marijuana in your luggage, they may refer you to local law enforcement. Depending on state and local laws, you may be subject to criminal prosecution, or your stash may be confiscated.
Under the TSA’s latest rules, the only legal cannabis-related products (in carry-on or checked luggage) are those that contain no more than 0.3% THC or FDA-approved drugs.
But TSA also reminded us that 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.
In other words, even though marijuana is legal in the United States, it is still illegal to carry marijuana under federal law.
States treat THC/CBD laws and policies very differently: no rules, perfectly legal, illegal, punishable, etc. While the TSA says it doesn’t specifically search for illegal drugs, its strategy is to hand over any suspicious items to airport security. So if you carry CBD, there is a high risk of being detained.
It is important to note that if your dab pen contains THC residues, it may also lead to censorship. So RELEAFY recommends that you thoroughly clean your dab pen (including chamber, airpath, mouthpiece, and surface) at home before taking it on a flight.
Alternative Options
If you’re traveling and still want to enjoy your cannabis concentrates, it’s advisable to research the local laws and regulations of your destination.
Some states or countries may allow the possession and use of cannabis concentrate for recreational or medical purposes. In such cases, it’s better to purchase your dab pen or vape pen at your destination to avoid any legal complications during travel.
What to do when you reach the destination?
If your destination is in the following 18 states, you can buy recreational or medical weed locally.
ALASKA
• It is legal for adults 21 and over to possess up to one ounce of marijuana.• It is legal for adults 21 and over to grow up to six marijuana plants per household, but no more than three can be mature and flowering at a time.
ARIZONA
• It is legal for adults 21 and over to possess up to one ounce of marijuana.• It is legal for adults 21 and over to grow five or fewer plants per household.
CALIFORNIA
• It is legal for adults 21 and over to possess up to one ounce of marijuana.• It is legal for adults 21 and over to grow five or fewer marijuana plants per household.
COLORADO
• It is legal for adults 21 and over to possess up to one ounce of marijuana.• It is legal for adults 21 and over to grow up to six plants per household, but no more than three can be mature at a time.
CONNECTICUT
• It is legal for adults 21 and over to possess up to 1.5 ounces of marijuana in public or up to five ounces in private.• It will remain illegal to grow marijuana plants at home until July 2023. However, registered medical marijuana patients will be permitted home cultivation in the fall of 2021.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
• It is legal for adults 21 and over to possess up to two ounces of marijuana.• It is legal for adults 21 and over to grow up to six plants per household, but no more than three can be mature at a time.
ILLINOIS
• It is legal for Illinois residents 21 and over to possess up to 30 grams of marijuana (roughly 1.06 ounces). Non-Illinois residents 21 and over can only possess 15 grams of marijuana (roughly half an ounce).• It is legal for registered medical marijuana patients to grow up to five plants per household that are five inches or taller.
MAINE
• It is legal for adults 21 and over to possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana.• It is legal for adults 21 and over to have up to three flowering plants and 12 immature plants growing per household.
MASSACHUSETTS
• It is legal for adults 21 and over to possess up to one ounce of marijuana outside the home, and up to 10 ounces of marijuana inside the home.• It is legal for adults 21 and over to grow up to six plants per household.
MICHIGAN
• It is legal for adults 21 and over to possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana outside the home, and up to 10 ounces of marijuana inside the home.• It is legal for adults 21 and over to grow 11 or fewer plants per household.
MONTANA
• It is legal for adults 21 and over to possess up to one ounce of marijuana.• It is legal for adults 21 and over to grow up to four plants for personal use.
NEW JERSEY
• It is legal for adults 21 and over to possess up to six ounces of marijuana.• It is illegal to cultivate marijuana for personal use without a license.
NEW MEXICO
• It is legal for adults 21 and over to possess up to two ounces of marijuana.• It is legal for adults 21 and over to grow up to six plants for personal use at home, with no more than 12 plants per household.
NEW YORK
• It is legal for adults 21 and over to possess up to three ounces of marijuana.• It is legal for adults 21 and over to grow up to six mature plants and six immature plants per household.
NEVADA
• It is legal for adults 21 and over to possess up to one ounce of marijuana.• It is legal for adults 21 and over to grow up to six plants per household if they do not live within 25 miles of a marijuana dispensary.
OREGON
• It is legal for adults 21 and over to possess up to one ounce of marijuana outside the home, and up to eight ounces of homegrown marijuana inside the home.• It is legal for adults 21 and over to grow up to four plants per household.
VERMONT
• It is legal for adults 21 and over to possess up to one ounce of marijuana.• It is legal for adults 21 and over to grow up to six plants per household, only two of which can be mature.
VIRGINIA
• It is legal for adults 21 and over to possess up to one ounce of marijuana.• It is legal for adults 21 and over to grow up to four plants in a primary residence, as long as those plants are not visible to the public.
WASHINGTON
• It is legal for adults 21 and over to possess up to one ounce of marijuana in private.• It is illegal to grow plants.
THE 18 STATES WITH LEGAL MEDICAL MARIJUANA
In addition to the 18 states plus D.C. with legalized recreational weed—and therefore legal medical marijuana—these 18 states have legalized just medical marijuana. NORML has a full rundown of each state’s law.
• Arkansas• Delaware• Florida• Hawaii• Louisiana• Maryland• Minnesota• Mississippi• Missouri• New Hampshire• North Dakota• Ohio• Oklahoma• Pennsylvania• Rhode Island• South Dakota• Utah• West Virginia
More tips for flying with dab pen devices
- If your dab pen device needs extra batteries, keep them in a safe plastic battery case to avoid an explosion accident.
- If your dab pens use the charging function, please don’t forget to bring the device charger to avoid a bad experience due to power problems when using it.
- If your trip is short, consider using a simple device, such as a disposable dab pen. Easy to carry, no charger required, and no need to pack e-liquid separately.
