Medical Marijuana Maryland

While 33 states have legalized medical marijuana, it is still classified as Schedule I controlled substance by the federal government. This disparity can make traveling with medical marijuana a legal gray area for many patients.

Continue reading for everything you need to know about traveling with medical marijuana by plane, by train, and by car, including whether getting caught can affect your security clearance.

Traveling with Medical Marijuana

By Plane

If you are traveling with medical marijuana by plane, there are a few things to consider.

First and foremost, you need to know the medical cannabis laws in the states that you are traveling to and through. 20 states currently accept out-of-state medical marijuana certifications, but it is important for travelers to carefully research each state’s reciprocity laws.

What’s more, if you are flying, be sure to familiarize yourself with the airline’s policy on medical marijuana. This is important, as medical marijuana is prohibited on many carrier’s aircrafts, including Delta, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines.

What about TSA? Are they looking for medical marijuana at checkpoints?

While TSA agents are not specifically searching for medical marijuana, they are required to hand it over to law enforcement if they find it during an inspection. If this occurs in a state that has legalized medical marijuana, you can typically present your medical marijuana card and it will be returned to you.

By Train

Thinking about taking it on the train? Think again. Amtrak bans the use or transport of medical marijuana. This policy applies even in states where medical marijuana or recreational marijuana are legal.

By Car

By car also requires that you know that medical marijuana laws of each state that you are driving through and to. As such, never carry medical marijuana in a state where it is not legal.

Learn More About Medical Marijuana

For additional information about traveling with medical marijuana, please contact Dispensary Works today and speak with one of our knowledgeable and experienced team members.