TSA Updates Rules to Reflect Nationwide Legalization of Hemp

Although marijuana and its derivatives are still federally illegal, the hemp and marijuana plants and products are indistinguishable without lab testing.  Last year’s policy update stated, “TSA officers DO NOT search for marijuana or other illegal drugs. Our screening policies are focused on security and detecting potential threats.”

This year on December 8th , TSA posted the following nearly unbelievable four paragraph public service announcement on its official Instagram site.

 “We hear it's National Brownie Day so we’re here to toke about something really sticky-icky-icky (ooh wee)… and we’re here to get it out in the open air. Hopefully this doesn’t post near 4:20, because we’re about to doobie down.
 
Marijuana whether dank or schwag, it simply isn’t dope in your carry-on or checked bag. This includes cannabis products and CBD oil, which remain illegal under federal law, except for products that contain no more than 0.3% THC on a dry weight basis or that are @FDA approved.
 
Let’s be blunt…do you know what happens when we discover your stash? We don't yell jack-pot but are required to reefer your product to our local law enforcement officers. The LEOs may choose to cite, fine, or simply confiscate the grass. We leaf it up to these professionals to hash it out, and in this case it isn’t a joint effort.
 
We aren’t here to bring you down with too much information. We’re just infusing you with some Kush knowledge so you don’t end up making a chronically bad decision. Don’t let your next travel plans go up in smoke, reach out to our best buds at AskTSA on Facebook or Twitter. High five!”