South Carolina Cannabis
✓ Verified against official sources · August 18, 2026
Possession limits, consumption rules, transport across state lines. 1 state-level rule for South Carolina, each linked to its official government source.
Prohibited
South Carolina - Fully Illegal
South Carolina has NO legal cannabis - no medical, no recreational. First offense under 1oz is misdemeanor (up to 30 days). Hemp CBD allowed.
South Carolina has no medical or recreational cannabis program. CBD from hemp (<0.3% THC) is legal. ALL cannabis possession is criminal: First offense under 1 oz is misdemeanor (up to 30 days, $200 fine). Second offense is misdemeanor (up to 1 year). Third+ is felony. Concentrates (hash, oils) treated more severely. Medical CBD bill (Compassionate Care Act) has repeatedly failed. S.C. Code §44-53-370.
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