Marijuana is legal for recreational use in many states, but possession is still illegal under federal law.
, the possession and sale of marijuana is illegal.
She said most arrests involve "passengers who take an amount which is more than what is considered personal use."The Transportation Security Administration said that medical marijuana products that "contain no more than 0.3 percent THC on a dry weight basis or that are approved by FDA," are permitted in both carry-on bags and checked bags.
"The TSA is looking for anything illegal, but they are not law enforcement," said William Kroger, a defense attorney who's represented clients arrested for marijuana at airports. The DEA could be alerted by local law enforcement if the quantity of marijuana exceeds personal use or officers have reason to be suspicious that the traveler intends to sell marijuana.While the TSA isn't actively searching for marijuana or other federally illicit drugs, if it does find an amount that exceeds local limits, which vary widely for both weed and THC-infused edibles, it will alert local officials.
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