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Traveling with marijuana on a plane is currently illegal under federal law. TSA security, which operates under federal jurisdiction, does not specifically search for drugs, but if marijuana or other illegal substances are found during screening, officers are required to report them to law enforcement. Some cannabis products, such as CBD oil with less than 0.3% THC or FDA-approved items, are exceptions under federal law.
Marijuana remains classified as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act, alongside drugs like heroin and LSD, meaning it is considered to have a high potential for abuse. The U.S. DEA proposed in 2024 to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug, which carries lower restrictions, but no legislative progress has occurred. Advocates, including former President Trump, have supported reclassification to allow medical research and state-level legalization to proceed more freely.
Until federal law changes, travelers should avoid carrying marijuana on planes, as possession could result in criminal charges, regardless of state legalization or TSA’s security-focused screening. Read the full story.
Referenced article originally written by Talia Naquin . Published on November 21, 2025 by Fox8 News.
