Answer
Put the clone in a sealed container. Keep the receipt. Check your state plant transport rule before you pay. Drive home without stops. Do not cross a state line with the plant.
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Check the state rule first
Clones are live cannabis plants. Transport rules differ by state. Some states require a sealed container. Some require a receipt or a label from the store. Some limit the number of plants in a vehicle. Ask the store for its printed transport rule. Read the rule before you leave the parking lot. If the store cannot state the rule, do not buy the clone.
Legal Considerations Buying Cannabis Clones
Packaging
Use a container with a lid. A cardboard box with a closed top works. A plastic tote with a lid also works. Some stores sell plant bags with a seal. The container should hold the clone upright. It should block light and limit odor. Do not use a clear bag. Do not leave the root cube loose on a seat.
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Temperature and light
Clones stress in heat. A car in sun can reach 120 F in 10 minutes. Keep the container in the cabin. Do not put it in a hot trunk. Run the air conditioner on a mild setting. Do not aim cold air at the plant. Keep the container out of direct sun. A towel over the box helps.
In the car
Set the container on the floor or seat. Make sure it cannot tip. Drive home. Skip errands. Do not leave the car parked with the clone inside. If you must stop, take the container with you if the store rule and state law allow it. Otherwise, park in shade and keep the stop under 10 minutes.
Paperwork
Keep the receipt in the container or your pocket. The receipt should show the store name, date, and plant count. Some states require the receipt during transport. A photo of the receipt on your phone is a backup. Keep the store plant tag. Do not remove the tag until you reach home.
At home
Open the container in shade. Check the root cube. Water if the cube is dry. Put the clone in its grow space. Keep it apart from other plants for 7 days. Watch for pests. Call the store if the clone shows damage from transport.
State lines
Do not carry a clone across a state line. Federal law prohibits cannabis transport across state lines. A state license or receipt does not change that rule. If you live in a state that borders the store state, buy from a store in your state.
Common mistakes
- Clear bag with no seal
- Hot trunk
- No receipt
- Extra stops
- Crossing a state line