Does South Carolina have a recreational use program?

No, recreational use is not legal in South Carolina. Marijuana cultivation, possession, and sale in any amount are prohibited and carry harsh penalties.

Does South Carolina have a medical program?

No, medical cannabis is not legal in South Carolina.

Although medicinal marijuana is still prohibited in South Carolina, patients with severe epilepsy, such as those with Lennox-Gastaut and Dravet syndrome, are permitted to consume low-THC oil containing no more than 0.9% THC and 15% CBD under Julian’s Law (S. 1035), which was passed by the state Senate in 2014.

To get low-THC CBD oil, a person with seizures whose condition hasn’t responded to standard treatments only needs a doctor’s recommendation.

What are the rules for medical use?

To consume low-THC CBD oil with a concentration of at least 15% CBD and no more than 0.9% THC, patients in the state who meet the eligibility requirements must see certified physicians and receive certifications.

What are the qualifying medical conditions for eligibility?

• Severe epilepsy, including Lennox-Gastaut and Dravet syndrome

What are the medical program limits?

There is no medical cannabis program in South Carolina.

What methods of use are permitted under the medical program?

Low-THC oil with no more than 0.9% THC and 15% CBD

Is there home delivery for medical cannabis?

In South Carolina, it is unlawful to use marijuana for recreational or medicinal purposes. As a result, the state does not have any marijuana delivery services.

Is CBD legal in South Carolina?

Yes, CBD is legal in South Carolina. According to the 2018 Farm Bill, CBD oil made from hemp and other hemp-based products is permitted in South Carolina. These products must, however, have a maximum THC content of 0.3%. For CBD oil to be sold legally in South Carolina, it must also bear the label “hemp oil” and not make any health claims.

While marijuana is still illegal, people with severe types of epilepsy in South Carolina may receive prescriptions for low-THC CBD oil made from cannabis that has no more than 0.9% THC. Beyond this amount, any CBD product made from marijuana is unlawful in South Carolina.

Is cannabis decriminalized in South Carolina?

No, cannabis is not decriminalized in South Carolina.

Anyone found in possession of one ounce or less of marijuana faces misdemeanor charges. A fine of up to $200 and a 30-day prison sentence are applicable for this infraction.

If someone is found guilty for the first time of having marijuana for personal use, they face misdemeanor charges. The minimum term for this offense is one year in prison and a fine of $2,000.

The amount of cannabis involved typically determines how severe the consequences are. Anyone discovered in possession of more than ten pounds of marijuana faces criminal charges. This violation entails a $10,000 fine in addition to a maximum 10-year jail sentence.