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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mike Bedigan

TSA issues new guidance on traveling with prescription drug

  • The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has updated its rules to allow medical marijuana in both carry-on and checked bags, though specific details remain unclear.
  • The TSA website was quietly updated on April 27, permitting medical marijuana subject to “special instructions” and stating that the final decision rests with the TSA officer.
  • This change follows the reclassification of state-licensed medical marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule II drug, signed by Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche on April 23.
  • The reclassification means medical marijuana is now considered to have a low potential for dependence, rather than no medical use and high abuse potential.
  • While TSA officers do not search for illegal drugs, any discovery of illegal substances or evidence of criminal activity during screening will be referred to law enforcement.

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