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Is it illegal for me to mail 0mg juice to a friend?
submitted over 6 years ago by WolfImperator

I mixed a 60ml bottle for a friend who lives across the country. If I send the juice with a letter (incase it’s intercepted by Canada Post) that says it contains zero nicotine and a is a gift, could it still be seized?

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28 points
 
by St1llFrankover 6 years ago

A post office I went to refused to mail my DIY juice to a freind. They claimed it was illegal. I went to the next town over and prepackaged the juice. They mailed it out no problems. Lesson learned, I box anything up before I mail it.

8 points
 
by Tired8281over 6 years ago

Screw that! I'd have CP management on the phone right in front of them if they tried to pull that shit. If it's illegal, they should call the cops, not make their own value judgements on what you are shipping.

3 points
 
by St1llFrankover 6 years ago

I was mad. I explained it was going to a freind collecting liquid for our troops overseas. They run out of liquid over there and their store is very expensive. They said, "If it contains nicotine we can't send it. It's against the law." I said, you know that e liquid is flying all over the country every single day don't you? The lady just sat there with a stupid grin.

2 points
 
by imNAchogrlover 6 years agoKooky

I agree but that’s their job if not them then who, lol? It’s stupid and bullshit I’m with ya but I’m just saying they’re the final judgement about what is mailed..( the post office or a business w postal service )....;)

4 points
 
by Tired8281over 6 years ago

It's not their job to enforce the law. And it's definitely not their job to make up fake laws and enforce them. If they think something is illegal, their job is to call the cops, not unilaterally impose their values. The only restriction in Canada on shipment of vaping products is on batteries (not relevant here). The law is quite clear, they have to accept anything that isn't prohibited.

1 points
 
by runeanover 6 years ago

I mailed of 6 x 10ml mixes loose unsealed in some bubble wrap yesterday. It's fine.

21 points
 
by gnarlycharlie4uover 6 years ago

Just slap a label on it that says "Anal Lube" and you're golden.

2 points
 
by LegallyHighover 6 years ago

Great idea. From now on i'm defiantly labeling ALL of my juices like this, even tho i don't send them anywhere.

3 points
 
by Purpletechover 6 years ago

Anal Lube 3mg thanks for the giveaway

9 points
 
by beleniakover 6 years ago

I just checked https://www.canadapost.ca/tools/pg/manual/PGnonmail-e.asp#1378230.

Looks like it's perfectly legal anyway ...

2 points
 
by WolfImperatorover 6 years ago

Thank you kind stranger! That’s good to know

8 points
 
by ScoopDatover 6 years ago

Literally anything could be seized. Up to you if you want to -right- a -wrong- through legal proceedings, regardless of if it's illegal or not.

3 points
 
by WolfImperatorover 6 years ago

So if I don’t put a return address and a risk of maybe losing 4$ worth of costs, it’s worth the shot?

7 points
 
by ScoopDatover 6 years ago

Truth be told, I never shipped from outside the US. So I'm not sure. But honestly, you have nothing to hide as shipping juice isn't illegal, just go about your business as a normal person, no need to hide anything. And like you said, the cost isn't too high. I'd go for it for sure.

2 points
 
by EgoRsover 6 years ago

This is how I think about it - even if I do put a return address on the box, how likely is it that the postal worker/customs officer would flag and report it, and after that how likely is it that the government would go out of their way to fine me and notify me of the fine? Over 60ml of juice probably very small Chance.

2 points
 
by imNAchogrlover 6 years agoKooky

Not putting a return is suspicious just put one that’s not correct maybe, meaning not Your address but absolutely a real address, you don’t want to draw unnecessary attention to it...;)

6 points
 
by benphillips_over 6 years ago

It's pretty unlikely that it'll be seized. If you're worried though, send it with age verification.

2 points
 
by WolfImperatorover 6 years ago

Good point. Although I’ve received hundreds of diy ingredients and never had to verify.

2 points
 
by benphillips_over 6 years ago

Same here. I've only had to verify for nicotine. But considering its nicotine free you should be fine.

3 points
 
by beleniakover 6 years ago

Put it in a travel bottle of scented skin lotion. Hey, VG works for that too! Actually, It's probably not the best idea to do this, but ... ;)

3 points
 
by oharonover 6 years ago

Canada post cannot open your package. as long as it doesnt go through border service (if sending to another country) you will be fine!

3 points
 
by JaxZz_CSGOover 6 years ago

i had a buddy mail nic juice over the border that was labeled as 0

also diy

2 points
 
by Kvapeover 6 years ago

Beard lotion🤭

2 points
 
by IAreDrugsover 6 years ago

Even with nic it would be fine I think. So long as you're not collecting any compensation for it.

1 points
 
by 0ilTycoonover 6 years ago

It’s only illegal if you get caught 😉

1 points
 
by Tired8281over 6 years ago

No. I'm Canadian and I buy 0mg juice from domestic vendors often. It's never been touched. Put the letter in if you want, but honestly it's not really necessary.

1 points
 
by KickMeElmoover 6 years ago

Send two bottles. One of the VG/PG labeled as fog machine fluid, one of the flavorings labeled as... well, anything really. Just have them mix the two on receipt.

Or just send it as-is, because it should be fine anyway.

1 points
 
by Skikaover 6 years agoDiketones, Schmiketones

I ship juice out all the time. Never had an issue. I go to the same post office and see the same employees every time I go, they have never given me trouble.

1 points
 
by Foxer604over 6 years ago

Do you live in canada or are you shipping it across a border?

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