On a Boat? Cannabis Is Still Illegal, US Coast Guard Says

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Planning on grabbing a vape pen for an afternoon on the water? Rolling a joint for your next fishing trip? Thinking of floating the river with an infused soda in hand? Think again. According to the US Coast Guard, it remains illegal to consume while on a boat in US waters—even if you’re in a state that has legalized cannabis.

State laws around the plant might have changed, District 13 (Seattle) Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi told Leafly, but federal law still prohibits the production, distribution, possession, and consumption of cannabis.


That’s true on land, too—cannabis remains illegal under federal law. But in many legal states, you’re more likely to run into a federal agent on a boat than on the sidewalk.

“The Coast Guard enforces federal laws within all navigable waters of the U.S. along with federal partners operating under guidance from the Department of Justice,” Flockerzi said. “If you are boating on open water in Washington State, you come under the jurisdiction of both Washington State and federal law, which is enforced by the Coast Guard.”



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[WinstonSmith00]

1. Ive never seen the coast guard

At the lake.

Legalize it!

[Canoe52]

2. We were boarded for a "courtesy check" last year by the coast guard

Checked for outstanding warrants, drugs under the floor boards, illegal aliens...

Oh and on a side note, checked our fire extinguishers too.

[yuiyoshida]

3. for me its always better to vape at home...

sure go out do your thing, shop, visit friends, but go home for weed. Its the best policy.