In the past, state locals have not had to question, “is weed legal in South Carolina?” This was because of the widely known fact that cannabis is illegal in the state. However, with more and more states shifting towards legalizing the sale of medical and recreational cannabis, citizens and officials are pushing for SC to follow suit.
Can I Buy Weed in South Carolina?
The first question on the subject of legal weed in South Carolina is, “can I buy it?” Currently, the possession and sale of cannabis are fully illegal within the state of South Carolina, but this may not always be the case. A bill to legalize the sale of medical cannabis has gained priority status in the senate.
At a rally on the state capital, Senator Tom Davis stated, “I fully expect that, given those commitments, that we’re going to be standing here in three or four months celebrating a bill signing with [Gov. Henry McMaster (R)] to finally make us not one of the 14 states that refuses to acknowledge medicine, but one of the 37 states that has recognized it.”
If the bill goes through, only patients with qualifying conditions and a medical card will be able to purchase cannabis at approved dispensaries.
Photo by Aphiwat chuangchoem from Pexels
Can I Possess Cannabis in South Carolina?
Cannabis is not currently legal to possess in SC. The status of legal weed in South Carolina will depend on the passing of the South Carolina Compassionate Care Act. If the bill passes, medical marijuana patients will be the only people legally allowed to possess cannabis. Patients will have limitations regarding possession, though. These include:
- Patients may not drive, operate a boat, train, or aircraft, while under the influence of cannabis.
- When medical weed is legal in South Carolina, patients and caregivers will not be allowed to grow their own cannabis.
- A patient may purchase or possess no more than two ounces of dried cannabis (and the equivalent amount of topical or consumable products) every 14 days.
- Cardholders who violate the law can have their ID cards revoked/suspended and, where applicable, face civil and/or criminal penalties.
More Content
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BACKWOODS AND HIP-HOP
TERPENES FOR ANXIETY: 3 TERPS IN CANNABIS WITH STRESS-RELIEVING PROPERTIES
RAPPER WEED: WHICH RAPPERS HAVE CANNABIS PRODUCTS IN THE MARKET? WHO ACTUALLY HAS THE FIRE?
18 COMPANIES THAT DON’T DRUG TEST THEIR EMPLOYEES FOR WEED
7 TIPS FOR MARKETING CANNABIS AND CBD ON TIKTOK AND INSTAGRAM
