South Carolina Marijuana Compliance
The consumption, sale, and possession of either recreational or medical marijuana is strictly prohibited in the state of South Carolina. However, South Carolina marijuana compliance law does allow doctors to recommend the use of cannabidiol (CBD) products possessing less than 0.9% THC to patients suffering from severe epilepsy. With minimal marijuana legalization in the state of South Carolina, employers do not face any restrictions when looking to test applicants or employees for the use of marijuana.
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South Carolina Marijuana Compliance
South Carolina Marijuana Laws
Overall Status: Fully Illegal
According to current South Carolina marijuana law, the consumption, sale, and possession of marijuana are strictly prohibited for both recreational and medical purposes. However, in 2014, the state of South Carolina legalized the consumption of cannabidiol (CBD) products for qualifying patients under Julian's Law. With no further movement to legalize marijuana in the state of South Carolina, employers face minimal restrictions when conducting employee and applicant drug testing.
Medical Marijuana: Illegal
South Carolina currently does not enforce any marijuana laws that allow the consumption, sale, or possession of medicinal marijuana. In terms of medical marijuana laws in South Carolina, the closest the state has come is the approval of Julian's Law in 2014. This law allows qualified physicians to recommend cannabidiol products to patients suffering from severe epilepsy. South Carolina marijuana compliance law states that the CBD product used to treat the disorder must possess less than 0.9% THC
Decriminalized: No
To date, there have been no successful efforts to decriminalize marijuana possession in the state of South Carolina. Under South Carolina marijuana law, a first-time offender found in possession of an ounce or less of marijuana faces a criminal misdemeanor charge with a possible fine of up to $200 and 30 days in jail. Subsequent offenders still face a misdemeanor charge, but face an enhanced punishment of up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
Recreational Marijuana: Illegal
The state of South Carolina currently does not possess any recreational marijuana laws that allow the legal adult consumption, sale, or purchase of recreational marijuana. With neither recreational nor medical marijuana laws currently in place, any resident found in possession of marijuana faces possible misdemeanor charges punishable by jail time and/or a fine.
Last updated 1/16/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Is marijuana legal in South Carolina?
Both recreational and medicinal marijuana is illegal under current South Carolina marijuana law. With no marijuana legalization in place, employers do not face any restrictions when looking to drug screen employees and applicants throughout the state.
What is South Carolina's history with marijuana?
Though the state of South Carolina has not legalized medical or recreational marijuana, state officials passed Julian's Law in 2014 which allows severe epilepsy patients to use CBD products containing under 0.9% THC for treatment purposes.
What is the punishment for possession in South Carolina?
First time South Carolina offenders found in possession of an ounce or less of marijuana face a criminal misdemeanor charge which possesses a possible fine of up to $200 and 30 days in jail.
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