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Headed on a Cruise? Know Before You Go....

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Aug 05, 2026 | 0 Comments

🚢🌿 Cannabis may be legal in your home state — but cruise ships operate under federal & maritime law, even in international waters. ⚖️

That "harmless" gummy or vape pen could lead to:

⚠️ Confiscation & removal from the ship
⚠️ Arrest at the next port of call
⚠️ Federal charges
⚠️ A cruise ban for life 🚫

Cannabis laws don't stop at the dock — they follow federal jurisdiction the entire voyage. 🌊

Already facing a cannabis-related citation or arrest from a cruise? Don't panic — we handle these cases and know how to navigate the jurisdictional maze. 🧭

📞 Call us before your next court date (or before you set sail).

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Scott Markowitz

Scott Markowitz is a 2nd generation attorney, graduate of the University of Texas and the University of Houston Law School. He is a Texas Gulf Coast native and established the Markowitz Law Firm in 1994. "Empathetic and tenacious" is how some describe Scott. Those qualities coupled with his robu...

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