SOUTH CAROLINA · CANNABIS
Cannabis
Cannabis laws in South Carolina (1970)
Restricted
Summary
All recreational use prohibited. Possession is a criminal offense.
Penalties
Cannabis is RESTRICTED in South Carolina — see exactly what you're risking: the penalties, the charges, and the exceptions that keep you legal.
Exceptions & nuances
Cannabis is restricted in South Carolina, but narrow carve-outs exist. See the exemptions, edge cases, and conditions that actually apply.
Statute
Read the exact South Carolina statute that restricts cannabis — citation and section so you can verify the source yourself.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
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