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Delta-10 THC is becoming increasingly popular as one of hemp’s top THC extracts due to its mild psychoactive effects and federal legality. With its availability in stores and online, many consumers ask, “Can you have Delta 10 in the car?”
The answer depends on local and state laws, which can vary by region. While there are no specific federal laws about transporting hemp-derived THC, state regulations may impact whether it's legal to have Delta 10 THC in your vehicle.
In this guide, we'll explore the factors affecting Delta 10 legality when driving and share tips for safely carrying Delta-10 gummies and other products. Here's what you need to know.
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First and foremost, you need to check your local state laws regarding Delta-10-THC. It probably goes without saying, but it's illegal to carry Delta-10 in your car in any state where Delta-10-THC is not legal. You should also make sure that Delta-10-THC is legal in any state you plan to travel to if you're planning on crossing state lines with Delta-10 products in your car.
Otherwise, there are no federal laws about traveling with Delta-10 in your vehicle, but it is presumed to be legal in any area where Delta-10 is legal as long as you follow some basic storage guidelines.
After you've verified that Delta-10 is legal in your state, you can also check state law to see if there are any transportation regulations. To date, we're not aware of any state that has specific transportation laws regarding Delta-10-THC products, but hemp laws are evolving rapidly across the country, so it's definitely worth a check.
In lieu of Delta-10 transportation laws, we'll take a look at the laws regarding how to travel with cannabis products in states where high-THC cannabis is legal. Again, there are no federal laws here, so you'll notice that there are some discrepancies in cannabis transportation laws from state to state.
Still, these laws can give you a basic idea of how to safely carry Delta-10 in your car. Most cannabis transportation laws are similar and involve storing cannabis in its original container in a place that is out of the driver's reach.
For instance, Illinois state law allows the transportation of cannabis in a motor vehicle providing it is stored in an odorless, childproof container that is completely sealed and is placed in an area that is out of the driver's reach. Storing cannabis in any other type of container, having it in an unsealed container, or in an area that is directly accessible by the driver is considered a class A misdemeanor.
Colorado has similar laws. In Colorado, however, cannabis can be stored in the passenger area of the car as long as it is in a sealed container. Traveling with cannabis in an open container is considered a traffic violation.
California also has a closed container law, and breaking the law can be grounds for a fine of up to $100.
In Massachusetts, cannabis cannot be stored in any area of the car designed to carry passengers. That means that cannabis cannot be stored in the cab of the car, including in the glove compartment. Instead, you must carry cannabis in a closed container in the trunk or equivalent area of the vehicle.
It's important to note a few things:
As you can see, most cannabis transportation laws are similar from state to state. The primary difference between states are the penalties associated with breaking the laws. With that said, let's look at how these cannabis transportation laws compare to Delta-10 laws:
As we mentioned previously, we aren't aware of any state laws regarding the transportation of Delta-10 in a motor vehicle. In a state where cannabis is legal, it's safe to assume that Delta-10 is subject to the same storage and transportation laws.
In all other areas, we recommend combining the strictest regulations in order to cover all bases. The primary difference in Delta-10 vs cannabis transportation is that it is always illegal to transport high-THC cannabis products across state lines or to carry it on any federally owned land. Because Delta-10 is federally legal, the same restrictions may not apply, but you should make sure that you are not breaking any state laws while transporting Delta-10-THC products.
If you're unsure how to carry Delta-10 THC products in your car, here’s what we recommend:
Although Delta-10 is milder than Delta-8 or Delta-9, driving under its influence is still not legal or safe. Can you drive on Delta-10? The answer is no—just like with any substance, it’s illegal to drive while impaired, even by legal cannabinoids like Delta-10 THC.
Driving on Delta-10 can lead to a DUI, as drug tests typically detect THC metabolites without distinguishing between Delta-8, Delta-9, or Delta-10. In states where cannabis is illegal, this can cause legal complications if Delta-10 shows up in your system as Delta-9 THC. For your safety and the safety of others, it's best to avoid driving after using Delta-10.
One of the most important parts of traveling with Delta-10-THC is ensuring that your Delta-10 products are legal to begin with. In other words, you need to make sure that the Delta-10 products you buy are made by responsible manufacturers who follow all federal and state hemp laws.
Delta-10 products need to be made from federally compliant hemp material, meaning it needs to be derived from one of many state-licensed hemp programs. Hemp products should always contain less than 0.3% Delta-9-THC and should be verifiable via lab tests.
You may consider carrying the original lab test and packaging with you while traveling with Delta-10.
At Vida Optima, our Elev8 Collection includes a variety of different individually packaged hemp-derived THC edibles, including our unique sublingual style edibles that offer fast acting effects. Or, check out our Delta-10-THC pre-rolls or collection of fragrant hemp THC flowers.
All Vida Optima products are 100% Farm Bill compliant, third-party tested, and made from premium, U.S. grown hemp.
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