South Carolina Cannabis Laws for Travelers

Possession limits, transport rules, and where you can legally consume in South Carolina.

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Hemp Extract Only (Very Limited)

Quick Facts

Public Possession

20 fl oz hemp extract (≤0.9% THC) — epilepsy patients only

Home Possession

20 fl oz hemp extract for qualifying epilepsy patients only

Transport Rules

Epilepsy patients with documentation may carry hemp extract sealed in original packaging. Any cannabis with significant THC is illegal in South Carolina.

Medical Reciprocity

No Reciprocity

South Carolina's program is limited to hemp extract for epilepsy patients only. No general medical cannabis program exists. Out-of-state visitors have no access.

Dispensaries & Purchasing

A full dispensary network is not yet operational. The SC Compassionate Care Act passed the Senate but full implementation is pending. Hemp extract products for qualifying epilepsy patients are accessible through legal retail channels.

Purchase limit: Per physician recommendation

Where You Can Consume

Prohibited.

Key Facts for Travelers

Julian's Law (S 1035) signed June 2014 — hemp extract for epilepsy only
THC limit: 0.9% — among the lowest in the country
No licensed dispensary network yet fully operational
SC Compassionate Care Act has passed the Senate but is still pending
No access for tourists or general public
Recreational cannabis is not legal and no ballot measure is scheduled

Never Cross State Lines with Cannabis

Transporting cannabis across any state line is a federal crime under the Controlled Substances Act, regardless of laws in both states. This applies to driving, flying, and mailing. Penalties range from fines to felony charges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is cannabis legal in South Carolina?

No, not for tourists or the general public. Only a very limited hemp extract program (≤0.9% THC) exists for patients with severe epilepsy under Julian's Law.

When will South Carolina have a real medical cannabis market?

The SC Compassionate Care Act has passed the Senate but as of 2026 has not been fully implemented. A functional dispensary network does not yet exist.