Is cannabis legal in South Carolina?

Q: Is cannabis legal in South Carolina?

Cannabis in South Carolina is restricted. Cannabis is illegal in South Carolina for both recreational and medical use. The only permitted products are low-THC CBD oil for qualifying epilepsy patients (Julian's Law) and hemp under 0.3% THC. A medical bill remains stalled.

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Cannabis

Restricted: Cannabis is illegal in South Carolina for both recreational and medical use.

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Summary

Cannabis is illegal in South Carolina for both recreational and medical use. The only permitted products are low-THC CBD oil for qualifying epilepsy patients (Julian's Law) and hemp under 0.3% THC. A medical bill remains stalled.

Source: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t44c053.php · Updated July 13, 2026

South Carolina Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in South Carolina →Restricted
Cannabis is illegal in South Carolina for both recreational and medical use.
Possession Limits in South Carolina →Restricted
Possessing cannabis is illegal in South Carolina, and up to 1 ounce (28 grams) is a misdemeanor carrying up to 30 days in jail and a $100–$200 fine for a first offense.
Home Cultivation in South Carolina →Restricted
Home cultivation is illegal in South Carolina — it is prohibited and carries criminal penalties.
Public Use in South Carolina →Restricted
Cannabis use in public is not allowed in South Carolina — possession and use are illegal.
Buying Cannabis in South Carolina →Restricted
South Carolina has no legal cannabis market and no dispensaries — the only products sold are hemp and CBD under 0.3% THC, plus low-THC oil for qualifying epilepsy patients.

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