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Traveling With Marijuana? Take This Quiz

Test your cannabis IQ, and know your rights before you go

Crai S. Bower

AARP The Magazine

En español

Published September 15, 2022

8 Questions

Traveling With Marijuana? Take This Quiz

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  "question" : "True or false: It is legal to travel with marijuana between states if both states have legalized recreational use.",
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    "answer" : "True",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "False",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Even if recreational marijuana possession is legal in both states — as it is, for example, in Oregon and Washington — transporting a Schedule 1 substance over state lines is a violation of federal law. Therefore, a federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) officer could arrest an individual for crossing state lines. Obviously, carrying marijuana from a “legal” state to an “illegal” one —say, from Vermont to New Hampshire — also puts the individual in potential legal peril.",
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}, {
  "question" : "True or false: You can fly with cannabidiol (CBD) oil and other CBD products.",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "True",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "False",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "CBD oil and products are still registered as illegal under federal law, except for products that contain no more than 0.3 percent of THC on a dry weight basis or that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), officers are required to report any suspected violations of law to local, state or federal authorities.",
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}, {
  "question" : "True or false: TSA security officers do not look for cannabis or cannabis products when searching bags.",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "True",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "False",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Although TSA officers look at everything during security screenings, they are not focusing on marijuana. However, should a TSA officer find cannabis or other illegal substances during a routine security check, they will refer the matter to a law enforcement officer.",
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}, {
  "question" : "True or false: For travelers reentering the U.S. through an airport, marijuana is legal if the airport is in a state where recreational use is legal.",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "True",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "False",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Because the federal government subsidizes airports, marijuana possession may be treated as a federal crime by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers when travelers reenter the U.S. It is also important to note that some carriers, including American Airlines, have banned all marijuana — including medical in any container — from all flights.",
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}, {
  "question" : "True or false: Penalties for marijuana possession can vary by airport.",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "True",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "False",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Airports remain a complex combination of federal, state and municipal oversight. Though airports are governed by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, the state and, if applicable, local police ultimately have jurisdiction. This has led to several airports (Los Angeles International Airport, Chicago’s O’Hare, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and others) announcing there will be no prosecution for certain quantities of recreational and/or medical marijuana. For example, one can travel with less than 40 grams (about 1.4 ounces) in Seattle’s airport. However, the law may be very different depending on where you land, so check state law and any airport marijuana policies before going to the airport.",
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}, {
  "question" : "True or false: Traveling with medical marijuana is different from traveling with recreational marijuana.",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "True",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "False",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "You can travel between states with medical marijuana if — and only if — a reciprocity program exists between the two states. It is important to know which states have reciprocity and to always carry your MMJ (medical marijuana) card.",
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}, {
  "question" : "True or false: Most major cruise lines allow medical marijuana.",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "True",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "False",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Cruise terminals in the U.S. are federal facilities, and cruise lines are required to follow U.S. federal law, so marijuana and other cannabis-related products are prohibited. Cruise lines like Royal Caribbean also prohibit possession or use “in terminals, during shore excursions or any other part of the cruise.”",
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}, {
  "question" : "True or false: If you live in a state where marijuana is legal, you can ship marijuana to your travel destination.",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "True",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "False",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Shipping services use aircraft to transport goods, and aircraft operate under the FAA. Therefore, the transport of marijuana by air is prohibited. Using the U.S Postal Service (a federal agency), FedEx or UPS is also illegal.",
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Crai S. Bower contributes the “Aging Playfully — The 'Just Do It’ Lifestyle” column to the AARP Members Only Access section. He also writes and photographs scores of stories for numerous publications including enRoute, AAA’s Journey and The Saturday Evening Post. You can follow his adventures on Instagram @travelcrais.

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