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Limited — CBD/Low-THC OnlyNorth America

South Carolina

South Carolina permits epilepsy patients to use CBD oil with no more than 0.3% THC and at least 15% CBD under Julian's Law (S. 1035, 2014). The law provides a narrow affirmative defense and has no associated dispensary or production framework within the state. The SC Compassionate Care Act (SB 53), reintroduced by Sen. Tom Davis in January 2025, would establish a comprehensive medical cannabis program with 15 cultivator licenses, 30 processors, and 138 pharmacy licenses, but it remains pending in the Senate Committee on Medical Affairs as of April 2026. If passed, the program would permit vaporization but prohibit smoking and home cultivation. Hemp-derived CBD products with no more than 0.3% THC are broadly legal under federal hemp compliance.

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Regulator
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
Key Legislation
S.C. Code § 44-53-1810 et seq.
Year Legalized
2014
Program Size
N/A

Key Facts

  • Julian's Law (2014) permits CBD oil with no more than 0.3% THC and at least 15% CBD for epilepsy patients
  • No in-state production or dispensary infrastructure exists under current law
  • SC Compassionate Care Act (SB 53) pending in Senate Committee on Medical Affairs since January 2025
  • Proposed SB 53 would create 15 cultivator, 30 processor, and 138 pharmacy licenses
  • Smoking cannabis would remain prohibited even under the proposed medical program

Key Legislation

S.C. Code § 44-53-1810 et seq. (Julian's Law, 2014)

Regulatory Body

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)

Country Info
ISO Code
US
Region
North America
Tier
Tier 3 — Restricted
Status
Limited — CBD/Low-THC Only
Sources
South Carolina Legislature — SB 53 (Compassionate Care Act)Marijuana Policy Project — South Carolina OverviewSouth Carolina Cannabis Information
Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Cannabis regulations change frequently. Always verify with official sources and local legal counsel before making compliance decisions.