The holidays are finally upon us. This is a joyous time, but it can also be quite stressful. Marijuana can help get you through the Holidays, but what if you’re planning on traveling somewhere? Many people choose to go on vacation during the Holiday season, and many others visit family or friends. You may be wondering if you’ll be able to travel with your medical marijuana and whether or not you’ll be able to use your card in other states. At Cannaleaf Health, we’ve been helping people with their medical marijuana usage for years and wanted to talk about how and if you can travel with your medical marijuana this holiday season.
What State are You Planning on Going to?
The answer to whether or not you’ll be able to travel with your medical marijuana card is very dependent on the state you’re planning on traveling to. Not every state in the country has legalized medical marijuana, and not every state has a reciprocity program (a program that some states have where they recognize other states’ medical marijuana cards). We recommend you look into the laws of the state you’re traveling to or consult with a professional medical marijuana provider.
Flying with Marijuana is Illegal
If you’re planning on flying this Holiday season, you definitely shouldn’t plan on doing so with marijuana. Flying with marijuana, or any federally illegal substance, is illegal. The TSA will be looking for illegal substances, and if they find marijuana on you, even medical marijuana, it will likely be confiscated. You could also potentially face fines, or in extreme cases (mostly when multiple pounds of marijuana are found), face jail time.
What About Other Forms of Transport?
Whether it’s the subway, Amtrak, Greyhound, taxi service, or any other form of private or public transport, you’ll have to consult the policies in place by the service you plan on using. Most transport services don’t allow smoking while riding, but some allow you to possess small amounts of marijuana. If you’re looking for this information, we recommend looking at the website of the transportation service you intend to use or giving them a call.
Driving is the Safest Way to Go
Traveling by car is your best option when looking to travel with your medical marijuana. If renting a vehicle, you could have an issue, depending on the policies in place by the rental company. You could potentially also run into problems if you travel through a state that hasn’t legalized marijuana and doesn’t have a reciprocity program. You should never operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of marijuana.
Learn More from a Professional Maryland Medical Marijuana Doctor
Have more questions about how you can travel with your medical marijuana this Holiday season? You have enough to worry about without having to fret over whether your medical marijuana card will transfer to another state. Let our team at Cannaleaf Health help ease your mind. We’re standing by, ready to answer any questions you may have and to help. You can reach out to us through our phone number, 443-800-0670, or request a quote online.
