Has anybody flown with MMJ in checked luggage?

[RipVanWeed]

My wife just called from outta state, she had to fly back east, her dad's not doing well. She wished she had brought more, I rolled joints and put them in a jumbo pill bottle surrounded by capsules. A copy of her Dr. Rec. is in the same med. bag in her carry-on.

Flew to the south recently to see my daughter's last home game, four year starter, senior day. While in security check-in those people hasseled her about the amount of liquid stuff per container...shampoo, rinse, mouth wash etc. They never said boo about what was in the pill bottles. I'd be surprised if they were not visible in that x-ray they use now. Damn, I looked at that moniter, impressive.

We've traveled all over the US with nary a problem, personal use only. Smoke out well before arriving at the airport, or start of public transportation. Roll with a low profile, have it put away, but not smuggling. Be sure to include a copy of documentation. Never been noticed...as I knock on wood...loudly.

Shipped edibles to 6 states wrapped as gifts within another shipping box, include a birthday card. Suddenly all my out-of-state relatives have ailments positively impacted by cannabis.

UPS Ground, they just want your bidness.

Just sharing my way, consider your own way carefully.

 

[smokesalot420]

I am a card holder and have flown to other medical states and brought medicine (small amounts) with me. I have even been selected for a "random" search of my carry-on. One instance the screener pulled out my pollen box (which had about 1/4 o or so) that said To Have Cannabis on the top and he just looked at it and put it down with the rest of my stuff.

I have also placed in my checked bags and had notes saying my bags were searched and in each instance nothing happened. I wasn't even asked for my recommendation but could have provided it if needed.

I am not telling anyone what to do, only giving my personal experiences.

It all depends on where I am going, I have flown to Texas a couple times but wouldn't chance bringing anything with me there....

 

[Hughesy]

Schapelle Corby. Google it. Intercepted with over 4KG thats 10lbs of Hydro High grade MJ flight from Aus - Bali. She is serving 20 years over this. Maybe it was her Dealer Brothers who was with her but free`d as she claimed his boogie board bag to be hers.
It really is Killing her to be locked away in human squalor with the island is awash with drugs and young people having a party.

 

[zymos]

i would call the feds about it and let them know what it is going on, meaning what your intentions are, and then call the airports to see what the rules are

You'd call the feds and tell them how you are already breaking federal law by even possessing the stuff, and how you are planning to break more federal laws by transporting it?

And, as has been mentioned I think, the TSA, another federal agency, is not under any jurisdiction of the airports or any states. Those goons can basically do what they want anyway- I'm sure everyone here has heard stories of shit that dissapeared from people's checked bags.

That said, what I always do- and I'm not "medical", just someone who may like to get stoned on vacation- is just wrap it tight in several layers of plastic, put some tape around the whole thing, and throw it in a tied off bread bag with my shampoo and other "toiletries".

 

[TexasToker]

Even if your legal.. Not in your luggage or carry on

He is right. Airlines are controlled under FEDERAL laws. Last time I checked, Uncle Sam was still Anti-Cannabis. I just stick a sack, well...next to my sack.

This is funny : http://www.rense.com/general74/AUT.HTM - some chick gets hassled.

On another note...

FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT



The FTCA provides a limited waiver of the federal government's sovereign immunity when its employees are negligent within the scope of their employment. Under the FTCA, the government can only be sued 'under circumstances where the United States, if a private person, would be liable to the claimant in accordance with the law of the place where the act or omission occurred.' 28 U.S.C. S 1346(b). Thus, the FTCA does not apply to conduct that is uniquely governmental, that is, incapable of performance by a private individual.

28 U.S.C. S 2680(h) provides that the government is not liable when any of its agents commits the torts of assault, battery, false imprisonment, false arrest, malicious prosecution, abuse of process, libel, slander, misrepresentation, deceit, or interference with contract rights. However, it also provides an exception. The government is liable if a law enforcement officer commits assault, battery, false imprisonment, false arrest, abuse of process, or malicious prosecution. The government is not liable if the claim against law enforcement officers is for libel, slander, misrepresentation, deceit, or interference with contract. Congress has not waived the government's sovereign immunity against all law enforcement acts or omissions.

Furthermore, the FTCA is limited by a number of exceptions pursuant to which the government is not subject to suit, even if a private employer could be liable under the same circumstances. These exceptions include the discretionary function exception, which bars a claim 'based upon the exercise or performance or the failure to exercise or perform a discretionary function or duty on the part of a federal agency or an employee of the Government, whether or not the discretion involved be abused.' 28 U.S.C. S 2680(a).

In order to determine whether conduct falls within the discretionary function exception, the courts must apply a two-part test established in Berkovitz v. U.S., 486 U.S. 531, 536 ('88). See Kennewick Irrigation Dist. v. U.S., 880 F.2d 1018, 1025 (9th Cir.'89). First, the question must be asked whether the conduct involved 'an element of judgment or choice.' U.S. v. Gaubert, 499 U.S. 315, 322 ('91) (quotation omitted). This requirement is not satisfied if a 'federal statute, regulation, or policy specifically prescribes a course of action for an employee to follow.' Berkovitz, 486 U.S. at 536. Once the element of judgment is established, the next inquiry must be 'whether that judgment is of the kind that the discretionary function exception was designed to shield' in that it involves considerations of 'social, economic, and political policy.' Gaubert, 499 U.S. at 322-23.
Absent specific statutes or regulations, where the particular conduct is discretionary, the failure of the government properly to train its employees who engage in that conduct is also discretionary. See, e.g., Flynn v. U.S., 902 F.2d 1524 (10th Cir.'90) (failure of National Park Service to train its employees as to proper use of emergency equipment was discretionary).
The FTCA specifies that the liability of the U.S. is to be determined 'in accordance with the law of the place where the [allegedly tortious] act or omission occurred.' 28 U.S.C. S 1346(b). In an action under the FTCA, a court must apply the law the state courts would apply in the analogous tort action, including federal law. See Caban v. U.S., 728 F.2d 68, 72 (2d Cir.'84); see also Richards v. U.S., 369 U.S. 1, 11-13 ('62).

Under California law, a California court would apply federal law to determine whether an arrest by a federal officer was legally justified and hence privileged. See Trenouth v. U.S., 764 F.2d 1305, 1307 (9th Cir.'85) (applying federal law in an FTCA action for false imprisonment to determine legality of arrest by Department of Defense officers in California); cf. Gasho v. U.S., 39 F.3d 1420, 1427-32 (9th Cir.'94) (applying federal law in FTCA false imprisonment action against federal customs officials to determine if probable cause justified arrest in Arizona).

A plaintiff cannot bring an FTCA claim against the United States based solely on conduct that violates the Constitution because such conduct may violate only federal, and not state, law. See FDIC v. Meyer, 114 S.Ct. 996, 1001 ('94).

The substitution provision of the Federal Employees Liability Reform and Tort Compensation Act (FELRTCA) provides that 'pon certification by the Attorney General that the defendant employee was acting within the scope of his office or employment at the time of the incident out of which the claim arose . . . the United States shall be substituted as the party defendant.' 28 U.S.C. S 2679(d)(1). The purpose of this amendment to the Federal Tort Claims Act was to 'remove the potential personal liability of Federal employees for common law torts committed within the scope of their employment, and . . . instead provide that the exclusive remedy for such torts is through an action against the United States under the FTCA.' H.R. Rep. No. 700, 100th Cong., 2d Sess. 4 (1988)

Under the FTCA, the U.S. is subject to liability for the negligence of an independent contractor only if it can be shown that the government had authority to control the detailed physical performance of the contractor and exercised substantial supervision over its day-to-day activities. See U.S. v. Orleans, 425 U.S. 807, 814-15 ('76); Letnes v. U.S., 820 F.2d 1517, 1519 (9th Cir.'87).

Doesn't say much, just who they are responsible to.

 

[Bumba Claat]

TSA has no jurisdiction 50 feet past their area. don't let those fucks hassle you for nothing. worked @ an airport for the past 2 years, they try and throw their weight at us when we walk by but all you gotta do is tell them to shove it, gooons

 

[BiG H3rB Tr3E]

Again, im not talking about sneaking weed through TSA, we all know its possible and im sure the majority of us have done it a few times.

What were speaking on here is strictly about medical marijuana and medical marijuana patients being able to fly with their medicine, like it were any other script, held by any other patient.

 

[TexasToker]

Again, im not talking about sneaking weed through TSA, we all know its possible and im sure the majority of us have done it a few times.

What were speaking on here is strictly about medical marijuana and medical marijuana patients being able to fly with their medicine, like it were any other script, held by any other patient.

Regardless, it is still illegal to transport across state lines.

*Tinctures, Caps, and baked goods are all the smart way to fly.

 

[zymos]

TSA has no jurisdiction 50 feet past their area. don't let those fucks hassle you for nothing. worked @ an airport for the past 2 years, they try and throw their weight at us when we walk by but all you gotta do is tell them to shove it, gooons

Really bad advice- they can and will make life miserable for you...

 

[headband 707]

Again, im not talking about sneaking weed through TSA, we all know its possible and im sure the majority of us have done it a few times.

What were speaking on here is strictly about medical marijuana and medical marijuana patients being able to fly with their medicine, like it were any other script, held by any other patient.

In so many word "NO" lol lol lol Bro I wish but no way would they allow this not yet anyways legal or not.. I'm totally legal and they couldn't give two shits lol.. The other thing that totally sucks the big one is that I have a card for here in Canada and I can't use that card for the US as you in the US don't see my card as being legit?? WTF is that?? Airlines suck as they are really just looking for bombs and fucking with sick ppl.. peace out Headband707

 

[turbolaser4528]

Ive done it, just emptied some black n milds, and repacked them with the good stuff, and packed it with the rest of my stuff in the luggage. no problems there, that was across the country for vacation, was not an international flight. good luck be safe


it seems the best way is to just vacumn seal it and put it in your pants, as long as you dont smell of it theres no reason for them to touch your balls.



fuckin airports, theres a company selling jetpacks im buying one and modifying it, no more planes im goin ironman status hahaha

 

[rmcc-luke]

Good question BigHerb for CO patients,, have heard good things for CA patients outta SFO, but out of DIA...another question. Does it have to be to another MMJ Friendly State?

Please see my previous post!

 

[BobLoblaw]

I've flown with some in my checked luggage...got to the other side and had a card saying it had been searched...my pill bottle full of bud was still there. I would highly discourage putting it in checked luggage though - i've seen dogs sniffing all the bags coming up on a carousel.

IMO there is no "legal" way to do this, medicinal or not. You're looking at federal laws in the air. Just contain the smell and keep it on your person or in your carry on and you should be fine.

 

[BobLoblaw]

In regards to dogs, i've always wondered if there are "drug dogs" AND "bomb dogs", or if the same dogs are just trained for everything...anybody know?

 

[headband 707]

Anyone want to find out the hard way about the dogs??? lol peace out Headband707

 

[Helps Me]

Could always make a batch of cookies to take on the trip.....maybe even have a snack while on the plane??
Not that I know anything about that

Hmm cookies might work, lol. They probably wouldn't smell, either, would they? (But if they got drug dogs, they'd prob find it?)

 

[rmccinc719]

tucked it under my balls several times just to get past the searches and x-ray's then i go strait to the bathroom and transfer it into my backpack. no way am i going to trust what happens to your bags after you check them. from what i hear from al my traveling over the past couple of years is most of ther dogs are for bombs sniffing but all it takes is one at the wrong time to mess up your day. at least if it on you you have alittle more control of how close you let yourself get any dogs.

 

[CaptainTrips]

I've flown with some in my checked luggage...got to the other side and had a card saying it had been searched...my pill bottle full of bud was still there. I would highly discourage putting it in checked luggage though - i've seen dogs sniffing all the bags coming up on a carousel.

IMO there is no "legal" way to do this, medicinal or not. You're looking at federal laws in the air. Just contain the smell and keep it on your person or in your carry on and you should be fine.

If your on the federal program, it would be legal... But no one here is. lol

 

[Snype]

Every time I take international flights now, when I get back I get taken to a room and stripped searched. They go though every little thing that I have and question me about why I take trips to other countries by myself. Last year I tried to go to Canada and was held for 18 hours and they told me that I was smuggling illegal imagrants. I got sent back to the US customs and had to go through it all over again. Tore up my whole car and everything. I had a few bags of FFOF soil in the trunk and they ripped them open and dumped them out looking for things that weren't there.

I go to Amsterdam at least 4 times per year just to get away and get stripped searched every time now.

 

[Rip Bong Winkle]

On the subject, has anyone tried to cross the border into canada (drive not run through the woods lol) with medical marijuana? Was it from a medical state to canada?