MASSENA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers that possessing and transporting marijuana over the international border remains illegal under federal law.
Although medical and recreational marijuana may be legal in Canada and in many U.S. states, including New York, the sale, possession, production and distribution of marijuana or the facilitation remain illegal under U.S. law.
Requirements for international travelers desiring to enter the United States are governed by and conducted in accordance with federal law, which supersedes state laws.
Consequently, crossing the border or arriving at a U.S. port of entry in violation of this law may result in denied admission, seizure, fines, apprehension and detention of a vehicle in lieu of payment.
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