Canadian woman faces lifetime ban after getting caught with CBD oil at U.S. border

[PoliticAverse]

U.S. border protection has barred a young Canadian woman from crossing the border after cannabidiol (CBD) oil was found in her backpack — a non-psychoactive product of the cannabis plant she uses to treat the painful side effects of scoliosis.

The woman, who has asked not to be identified by CBC News pending the outcome of an application for reentry, is the latest Canadian to face border troubles after Canada legalized cannabis last year.

Thousands of Canadians have been denied entry to the U.S. simply for admitting they've smoked a joint once in their lives. Others have been banned from entering the country for life for carrying cannabis products to the border — a punishment that this unsuspecting CBD oil user could now face as well, according to immigration experts.

While some U.S. states have dismantled prohibition, cannabis possession remains a criminal offence federally and — like heroin — cannabis remains a controlled substance under U.S. federal law.

Read the rest at: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/tasker-cbd-oil-us-border-lifetime-ban-1.5252479

[Freethinker65]

1. Banned for life seems rather extreme when they can buy many of the products here in the States

I would treat it like stuff in airport carryon bags. If it is found to be prohibited you have the option of tossing it, consuming it, etc.
I chose to toss a jar of peanut butter once. My sister stopped to the side to finish off some guacamole! (TSA guy said it was considered a gel!). I have seen people toss bottled water and even costly perfume/lotions to make their flights.