The Transportation Security Administration will soon make it easier for air travelers to carry some forms of CBD oils and FDA-approved medical marijuana medications on planes under certain circumstances..
Under updated TSA rules, FDA-approved medical marijuana will be allowed along with products that contain hemp-derived CBD oils that meet regulations defined under the 2018 Farm Bill.
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That change was prompted by the growing use of the drug, Epidiolex, which contains CBD oil and is FDA-approved for treating seizures in children with epilepsy.
Up until now, all forms of marijuana have been prohibited for both checked and carry-on bags.
The new TSA rules still ban other forms of marijuana, including certain cannabis-infused products and CBD oils that contain THC, which are still illegal under federal law.
TSA officers are required to report any violations to law enforcement, including possession of marijuana.