April 16, 2026
Last Updated: April 2026
You've got a four-pack of Cann Roadies in your bag and a flight to catch. Can you bring them through security? The short answer is yes — probably. Hemp-derived delta 9 beverages occupy a specific and surprisingly favorable position under TSA rules. Here's exactly how it works.
Most commercially available hemp THC beverages — including Cann Roadies, Wims Pocket Tonics, Nowadays, and similar brands — are compliant with federal hemp law and can be transported through airport security. TSA's official policy distinguishes between marijuana-derived THC (prohibited) and hemp-derived products that meet the 2018 Farm Bill's 0.3% delta-9 THC threshold (permitted under federal law). The critical number is 0.3% delta-9 THC by volume. Products from established hemp beverage brands are formulated specifically to meet this threshold.
TSA agents are not chemists. Their mandate is security — explosives, weapons, threats. Per TSA's official guidance: "TSA security officers do not search for marijuana or other illegal drugs, but if any illegal substance is discovered during security screening, TSA will refer the matter to a law enforcement officer." Your Cann Roadies won't trigger a flagging based on appearance or odor. If a TSA agent notices them, the relevant question is whether they're federally legal — and hemp beverages at 0.3% delta-9 THC or below are federally legal.
For beverages, the primary constraint is the TSA liquids rule: carry-on liquids must be in containers of 3.4 oz (100mL) or less. Most hemp beverage cans are 8–12 oz, which means they should go in checked luggage. In checked luggage, you're not bound by the liquids restriction. Hemp beverages in their sealed original packaging travel fine as checked items.
Yes. Cann produces drinks formulated explicitly for federal compliance — their full product line stays under the 0.3% delta-9 THC threshold. Cann Roadies are the travel-sized version of their Social Tonic. The answer is consistently: these are federally legal hemp products, the same category as CBD oil. Cann Roadies (4 oz cans) technically fall under the carry-on liquids limit, but to be safe, pack hemp beverages in your checked bag and avoid any conversation at security entirely.
Yes. Wims drinks are hemp-derived delta 9 beverages that comply with federal hemp law. The brand specifically designs its products for compliance. Same rules apply: smaller formats may qualify for carry-on under the liquids rule, but to be safe, pack them in checked luggage with original sealed packaging.
Nowadays produces hemp-derived THC beverages that are federally compliant. Like Cann and Wims, the products are formulated to the 0.3% delta-9 threshold. Same guidance: checked luggage, original sealed packaging, federally compliant formulation.
The framework applies to any hemp-derived beverage that meets federal THC limits. Artet (hemp aperitif, 2.5mg THC/serving), Ceria Brewing (hemp-derived THC beers), and Sunmed THC Water are all federally compliant under the same rules. If a brand's product complies with the 2018 Farm Bill definition of hemp, TSA's official policy doesn't prohibit it.
TSA agents who notice hemp beverages during screening have discretion. Most will not escalate a clearly labeled, commercially packaged hemp product. The scenario that goes sideways usually involves unlabeled products, homemade cannabis beverages, or products that appear to be marijuana-derived rather than hemp-derived. If a TSA agent refers the matter to airport law enforcement, the relevant question becomes: is this product federally legal? For compliant hemp beverages, the answer is yes.
Domestic flights within the U.S. are the appropriate context for everything in this guide. Do not apply these rules to international travel. Hemp-derived products are treated very differently in other countries. Some destinations (Japan, UAE, Singapore) treat any cannabis-derived product as a controlled substance. Always check destination country law before packing any cannabinoid product for an international flight.
Even if you get through TSA cleanly, the destination state matters. New Jersey bans hemp products exceeding 0.4mg total THC per container outside licensed channels. Idaho allows only hemp with 0% THC. Kansas has a similar zero-THC standard. If you're flying into a state with strict hemp restrictions, research destination laws before packing hemp beverages.
Cann standard cans (8 oz) must go in checked luggage under the TSA liquids rule. Cann Roadies (4 oz) are borderline — checked luggage is safest. The hemp compliance question is separate: yes, Cann is federally compliant.
Federally compliant hemp-derived delta 9 beverages — those at or below 0.3% delta-9 THC — are legal to take on domestic flights. TSA doesn't specifically search for hemp products. Marijuana-derived THC beverages are not permitted.
TSA can refer suspicious items to law enforcement. For clearly labeled, commercially packaged hemp beverages, this rarely happens. Law enforcement in most airports are not prioritizing enforcement against federally legal hemp products.
There is no TSA "approval" process for hemp drinks. Wims is a federally compliant hemp-derived beverage — which means it meets the standard TSA applies to hemp products. In practice: yes, Wims can travel domestically.
Any product exceeding 0.3% delta-9 THC is classified as marijuana under federal law and is not permitted on commercial flights. Check your product's COA before traveling.
