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Monday, Sep. 9, 2024

Can you bring marijuana to Denver International Airport?

Justin George, The Colorado Sun
no

Marijuana is also illegal under federal law, though the Transportation Security Agency, the federal agency with jurisdiction over airport screening areas, allows travelers to bring products that have up to 0.3% of Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC — the main psychoactive compound in marijuana.

TSA states that its officers “do not search for marijuana or other illegal drugs.” But if any illegal substance is found during security screening, TSA will refer the passenger to local law enforcement. Then it is up to those agencies to decide what to do.

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