Marijuana users have come a long way from apple pipes and pop cans. Dab pens emerged in the early 2010s, evolving from e-cigarette and vape pen technology originally designed for nicotine. As cannabis concentrates became more widely used, consumers sought a safer, more convenient alternative to traditional “dabbing,” which required a torch and glass rig. The result was a compact device that could vaporize thick cannabis extracts with the push of a button. Over time, dab pens have become more advanced, featuring temperature controls, ceramic heating chambers, and rechargeable batteries—offering a modern, portable way to consume high-potency cannabis products.
Marijuana/THC is illegal in Idaho with no exceptions. If caught with a dab pen you are most likely facing prosecution for the misdemeanor offenses of possessing a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both with maximum penalties of 1 year in the county jail and $1,000 in fines, with a mandatory minimum fine of $300 for the possession and a mandatory 100 hours of community service if placed on probation for possessing Marijuana/THC.