Products like our CBD balm and CBD capsules are a popular option for long car rides or flights when you are in a sitting position for extended periods of time. Some people also choose to bring CBD oil to support their overall sense of calm while traveling. But before you step onto the plane or gas up your car for that road trip, it is important to know that there are specific rules about traveling with CBD within the United States. Here’s what you need to know before you travel with CBD.

Is CBD Legal?

Hemp-derived CBD with a THC content below 0.3% is legal in the United States thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill. While the FDA determines the legality of CBD as an ingredient for foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics, the ingredient itself when derived from industrial hemp is legal.

Does that Mean I Can Travel With CBD?

In some cases yes, and in others it isn’t recommended. It primarily depends on the rules and regulations of the state you live in and your destination state. For instance, if you live in California and are travelling within the state you can safely travel with CBD because adult use (recreational) and medicinal use of cannabis is legal statewide and California follows Farm Bill 2018 provisions for cannabis products derived from hemp. Each state is free to make their own rules with regards to CBD, so it’s best to check if CBD is legal in your home state and the state where you plan to travel.

Can I Fly With CBD?

Per the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines, CBD is permissible in carry-ons as well as in checked luggage, with special instructions:

“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