TSA Updates Guidelines to Allow Medical Marijuana
The update clarifies medical marijuana rules for carry-on and checked bags, while recreational cannabis and international travel remain federally risky.
- The Transportation Security Administration recently updated its "What Can I Bring?" page to allow medical marijuana in both carry-on and checked bags, subject to unpublished "special instructions."
- This policy adjustment, observed around April 27, aligns with the federal reclassification of state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III drug, according to The Independent.
- As noted by The New York Post, The TSA clarifies that security officers do not search for illegal drugs, but discovered substances are referred to law enforcement for final determination.
- Recreational cannabis remains federally illegal and laws vary by state, including New Mexico, so the update is not a "massive federal green light" for airport transit.
- Cannabis travel gear has evolved alongside shifting norms, with companies like Revelry and PAX offering discreet, smell-proof storage that resembles standard tech organizers rather than traditional stash bags.
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TSA updates guidelines to allow medical marijuana
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } TSA now allowing medical marijuana in checked and carry-on bagsThere are still some restrictions. Here's how it will work. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The federal Transportation Security Administration updated its guidelines to allow you to carry medical marijuana in your luggage on your next flight. As of April 27th, medical marijuana is allowed in both carry-on bags …
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