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Cannabis Tourism: Things you need to know before taking the Oakland Cannabis Trail
 

The East Bay has long been an environment that is cannabis-friendly, and Oakland continues to be at the forefront of progress with some of the best cannabis shops and cannabis-friendly events in the state. 

Cannabis has been legal in California since 2018. No matter where you are in California, it’s important to understand what is and isn’t allowed so you are able to relax and fully enjoy the experience.

The Oakland Cannabis Trail is your trusted guide to enjoying curated cannabis experiences as part of your visit. Remember that cannabis is a tool for wellness, and if consumed mindfully, can enhance travel experiences in a special way.
 

Know Before You Go


The Basics:


If you are 21 and older, you can purchase and carry up to one ounce of dried cannabis flower and up to eight grams of cannabis concentrate infused-products like gummies, chocolate, or a beverage. You are not allowed to gift or sell cannabis to anyone under 21 years of age.

Consumption Tips:


You can consume cannabis on private property, but property owners and landlords may not allow smoking or vaping cannabis on their properties. Do not smoke or vape cannabis in locations where it is not permitted. Check with individual hotels for their policies. 

It’s illegal to consume cannabis in public places. You cannot consume cannabis within 1,000 feet of a school, daycare center or youth center while children are present. Do not consume or possess cannabis on federal lands including national parks.

If you are new to cannabis or even if it’s been a while, for products containing THC, go low and slow. THC should be consumed with consideration of your surroundings. When consuming edibles or beverages, it may take 2+ hours for effects to set in. 

Traveling:


It’s illegal to drive or bike under the influence of cannabis and it’s illegal to have an open container of cannabis in a vehicle while driving or riding in the passenger seat. If you have cannabis in a vehicle, it must be in a sealed container. Otherwise, it must be stored in the trunk of the vehicle while in transit.

Rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, operate in Oakland if you are under the influence of cannabis and need a ride.  

Do not carry cannabis across state or water lines. Even if you are flying within California, TSA agents may confiscate cannabis given they are a federal agency and cannabis is not legal under federal laws.

Cannabis Travel Glossary
 

Cannabis

A flowering plant with unique natural therapeutic compounds that support wellness. Cannabis is one of the most powerful regenerative and renewable resources on earth.

Cannasseur

A well-informed cannabis enthusiast.

Canna-curious

One who is discovering the world of cannabis.

Canna-newbie

Someone who is new to the world of Cannabis and is just beginning exploration.

Cultivar

A botanical term that describes plants cultivated and selectively bred to have distinct and desirable characteristics and effects. Another term is variety, strain, or chemovar.

Cannabinoids

How cells communicate within the human body. CBD and THC are two types of cannabinoids. They dock on receptors found throughout the human endo-cannabinoid system including receptors in the gut, brain, and central nervous system.

Terpenes

Aromatic compounds found in throughout the plant kingdom that create the characteristic of scent such as pine, lavender, or lemon.  Terpenes influence the sensory effects one feels when consuming a cannabis.

Adult-use or ‘Recreational’

Cannabis purchased and consumed by any adult over twenty-one (21) years of age, who does not possess a physician's recommendation for medicinal cannabis.

Full Spectrum

A complete and holistic range of natural compounds found in cannabis plants, whole plant therapeutics.

Broad Spectrum

A manufactured cannabis product that does not offer the full spectrum of health benefits that cannabis offers. A broad spectrum formulated cannabis product often has removed the THC molecule and/or other compounds to meet formulation compliance for a specific product category.

Mindset and Setting

The internal (mindset) and external (setting) factors that influence one’s cannabis experience.

Flow State

Also referred to as a ‘runners high’ or ‘being in the zone’. Flow State is an optimal state of consciousness. Sense of self, time, and space dissolve; to feel present in the moment and completely immersed in an activity or experience.

Entheogen

A natural plant or fungi that has the capacity to facilitate an altered state of consciousness when consumed.

Effect Pairing

The art of selecting and consuming a cannabis cultivar or product, in an effort to optimally enhance a specific activity or experience.

Budtender

A customer service person at cannabis retail shops. Not sure where to start? Wondering what the difference is between two products? A budtender can provide recommendations and suggestions based on their training, knowledge, and experience.