SC dossier
South Carolina
Updated 3 months ago
Current legal overview
Hemp is licensed as agriculture with no cannabis programme, and the state has acted against intoxicating hemp-derived products.
Accessible status — Ticketable: Conduct drawing a civil citation or fine rather than criminal charges.
- Latest change
- Aug 14, 2026
- Last reviewed
- Oct 7, 2026
Evergreen law guide
South Carolina licenses hemp cultivation, handling and processing under a state plan, with sampling and testing requirements. There is no medical or adult-use cannabis programme. The state has taken enforcement action against retailers selling intoxicating hemp-derived products, treating them as unlawful controlled substances.
Cultivation for fibre and grain is permitted; consumer cannabinoid products have no settled lawful category.
Business impact
Retailers should not rely on out-of-state compliance claims for hemp-derived products sold in South Carolina. Growers should maintain testing records to evidence compliance.
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