CBD, or cannabidiol is obtained directly from the hemp plant. It is the second most active ingredient in cannabis, also known as marijuana. While marijuana is highly intoxicating and provides the users with the feeling of being “high”, CBD has no such effects. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, or simply WHO, “ Cannabidiol in humans has no evidence of showing any effects on the bodies… There is no proof of public health related problems associated with the use of cannabidiol… In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential…”.
Many users take CBD and other cannabis infused products for lowering anxiety and helping them with sleeping issues. CBD is now available in many forms, the most common being vapes and e-liquids. Many online dealers are now providing home deliveries of CBD vapes. Users can check a few out here at vapingvibe.com.
With that being said, it is still not clear why cannabidiol is an active component of cannabis. For this reason, it is banned and prohibited in many countries. Travelers are advised to check before boarding a flight whether their destination allows CBD and other marijuana infused products. With many countries and provinces allowing CBD, it becomes very difficult for people and travelers to distinguish between where it is legal and where it is not. So, for the ease of travelers, given below is a list of places where vapes, vape pens and most importantly, CBD vapes are legal to carry.
Are vapes legal?
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This is one of the most common questions of substance users and smokers, whether vapes and other electronic smoking devices are allowed on flights. Well, the answer to this question is not very simple and it usually depends on the destination where the travelers are headed to. With a generally mixed reaction and different protocols towards vaping and other cigarettes, it becomes quite a task to keep a record of different states within the USA itself. While many of the countries and states are now allowing vapes and other forms of e-liquids in their respective territories, it is careful to note that it is still a felony in the rest, including big states like that of California and Alaska. Moreover, in other states, like Arkansas and Massachusetts there is a ban on online sales of vapes and flavor liquids, and on the possession of vapes, respectively.
Many countries and global superpowers, on the other hand, are now encouraging their citizens to shift to electronic smoking and vape pens, as it emits low pollution and is less harmful on the health of the individuals. The countries included in this list are the UK and Canada, where the government is now legalizing vaping and the use of other electronic smoking devices.
Travelers are therefore advised to check in with the official online web portal of their destination city or country for the status of carrying vapes and other devices.
Is CBD legal?
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After answering the queries related to vapes and other instruments, this is the second most asked question of the users. People now are taking CBD and other cannabis infused products for a variety of reasons. Claims are now being made, based on animal or self studies, about the benefitting nature of CBD and other marijuana products. These products, and especially CBD, are said to treat and provide relief from anxiety, insomnia, and chronic pains among other varieties of things. Given the history of marijuana and cannabis, the governments of different countries all over the world generally have a negative perception towards the use of CBD. In the USA, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) controls and regulates the inflow and distribution of cannabis and all related products, including cannabidiol, or CBD. At present, ten states of the USA are experiencing a complete ban on the import, sales and distribution of any cannabis related products, including CBD, marijuana and weed. These states are – Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas. Use and possession of any forbidden item could land you behind the bars. So travelers might need to refrain from using any CBD vapes in these states and countries.
However, a few countries are now seeing CBD as a prescribable medication. CBD is of two types, hemp derived and marijuana derived. While the latter is not legal in almost all the nations of the world, hemp derived CBD is legal and it is fine to carry the same in the form of vapes and electronic liquids in countries where vaping is legal.
Is it safe to travel with CBD on?
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While different flight agencies and companies have restrictions on travelling with CBD lying in the luggage, others are now providing means of carrying the same. There are a few conditions to this: CBD or any other cannabis related product must not be present in the checked in luggage, but the same can be carried along with the passengers, as their in cabin or carry on luggage. This is a simple rule that can help you save some time and embarrassment at the airports.
Conclusion
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Cannabidiol, or CBD is a derivative of hemp plant, the same which is used in making marijuana and other cannabis related products. Many travelers before boarding the flights are now using CBD vapes to lower anxiety and treat chronic pain, if any. However, CBD vapes and other products are not allowed in a lot of parts of the world and the travelers can be subjected to various jurisdictions and felonies. Moreover, with so many confusing laws about the travelling restrictions of CBD vapes, it is highly advised that passengers and travelers should not travel with such things on. Laws are constantly being changed and renewed every other day.
Lastly, passengers and travelers can always prefer to buy the same upon their destination from the local vendors and dealers, or order in from a trusted online shop. This way they can reduce the chances of committing the felony of carrying vapes where they are not legal.
