South Carolina Cannabis Laws

(SC)
IllegalUpdated December 6, 2025

South Carolina has no medical or recreational cannabis program. Limited medical legislation has been proposed but not passed.

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Key Statistics

Illegal
Legal Status

Quick Facts

Recreational

Not Legal

Medical

Not Legal

Penalties & Enforcement

First offense (up to 1 oz): Misdemeanor, up to 30 days. Subsequent: Up to 1 year

Federal vs. South Carolina Law

Important: Cannabis remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law, regardless of state legalization.

Federal Law

Illegal (Schedule I)

All cannabis possession, sale, and cultivation is prohibited

South Carolina Law

Illegal

All cannabis is prohibited

What this means: While South Carolina has not fully legalized cannabis, federal agencies can still enforce federal law. This affects banking, interstate commerce, federal employment, and travel across state lines or through federal lands.

South Carolina Cannabis Law FAQ

No, marijuana is illegal in South Carolina for both medical and recreational use.

Official Resources

For the most up-to-date and authoritative information, visit the official state resource:

South Carolina Official Cannabis Website

Sources

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Quick Reference Card

Illegal
Recreational

Not Legal

Medical

Not Legal

Last verified: December 6, 2025cannabislaw.munchmakers.com
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