Is CBD legal in South Carolina? 2026

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YesVerified Sep 30, 2026

CBD is legal in South Carolina if the product has 0.3% delta-9 THC or less, and the state hemp law sets no age limit or retail license; delta-8's status is not yet verified.

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CBD oil & tinctures

In South Carolina
LegalChecked Sep 30, 2026

Yes. CBD oil and tinctures are legal in South Carolina if the product has 0.3% delta-9 THC or less by dry weight. State law says its hemp licensing rules do not apply to the possession, transport or sale of hemp products, including CBD.

  • South Carolina's hemp law sets no minimum age and no retail license for CBD.
  • Buy from a brand that publishes a batch lab report (COA) showing delta-9 THC.
Min. age
No state minimum
THC limit
0.3% delta-9
Medical
No program (low-THC CBD oil for severe epilepsy only)
Recreational
No

South Carolina at a glance

Status of all 8 products in South Carolina. Tap a row to see the full answer.

ProductStatusThe rule
CBD oil & tincturesLegal0.3% delta-9 THC or less by dry weight · no state minimum age
CBD gummies & ediblesLegal0.3% delta-9 THC or less · no serving cap or age limit in hemp law
CBD creams & topicalsLegal0.3% delta-9 THC or less · cosmetics named in hemp products law
Full-spectrum CBDLegal with limitsLegal today; many products exceed 0.4 mg per container from Dec 11
Hemp delta-9 edibles & drinksLegal with limits0.3% delta-9 by dry weight; most exceed 0.4 mg per container Dec 11
Delta-8, delta-10 & THCPBeing verifiedNot yet verified: AG's 2021 delta-8 opinion text unreadable
THCA flower & pre-rollsLegal with limits0.3% delta-9 by dry weight today; federal total THC rule from Dec 11
Hemp vapes & cartsBeing verifiedNot yet verified: no official source confirms CBD vape sales; delta-8 carts not verified

South Carolina CBD laws by product

Checked Sep 30, 2026 against South Carolina's official sources, listed at the end of the page.

Is CBD oil legal in South Carolina?

Legal

Yes. CBD oil and tinctures are legal in South Carolina if the product has 0.3% delta-9 THC or less by dry weight. State law says its hemp licensing rules do not apply to the possession, transport or sale of hemp products, including CBD.

  • South Carolina's hemp law sets no minimum age and no retail license for CBD.
  • Buy from a brand that publishes a batch lab report (COA) showing delta-9 THC.
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Are CBD gummies legal in South Carolina?

Legal

Yes. CBD gummies and edibles are legal in South Carolina when they have 0.3% delta-9 THC or less by dry weight. The state's definition of hemp products includes food meant for human consumption.

  • South Carolina's hemp law sets no per-serving or per-package THC cap and no minimum age.
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Are CBD creams and topicals legal in South Carolina?

Legal

Yes. CBD creams and topicals are legal in South Carolina when they have 0.3% delta-9 THC or less. The state's definition of hemp products names cosmetics and personal care products.

Is full-spectrum CBD legal in South Carolina?

Legal with limits

Legal in South Carolina today at 0.3% delta-9 THC or less, but many full-spectrum products will exceed the federal 0.4 mg per container cap on December 11, 2026.

  • Check total THC per bottle on the lab report, not just the percentage.
  • Isolate and broad-spectrum products are the least likely to go over the federal THC cap after December 11.

Are hemp delta-9 edibles and drinks legal in South Carolina?

Legal with limits

Legal under South Carolina law today if the product has 0.3% delta-9 THC or less by dry weight; the state hemp law sets no serving cap or minimum age. The federal 0.4 mg per container cap on December 11, 2026 will put most hemp delta-9 edibles and drinks out of bounds.

  • In March 2026 the Attorney General said 261 of 270 brands tested in a state grand jury probe came back over the limit, most with at least triple the legal delta-9 THC.
  • A 2026 bill (H.3924) to add a 21+ age limit and a 0.4 mg per container cap died when the House rejected the final version on June 25, 2026.
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Is delta-8 legal in South Carolina?

Being verified

Not yet verified: the Attorney General issued a formal opinion on delta-8 and other THC isomers on October 4, 2021, but its official text is a scanned PDF we could not read. South Carolina's hemp law defines hemp to include isomers at 0.3% delta-9 THC or less and does not name delta-8.

  • No South Carolina statute or court ruling names delta-8.
  • Federal law drops converted cannabinoids like delta-8 from hemp on December 11, 2026.

Is THCA flower legal in South Carolina?

Legal with limits

Allowed on the face of South Carolina law today if the flower has 0.3% delta-9 THC or less by dry weight, because the state measures hemp by delta-9 only and its hemp definition includes acids. From December 11, 2026, federal law counts THCA in total THC, which will take most THCA flower out of the hemp definition.

  • No official South Carolina source addresses THCA by name.
  • The state's hemp law has no smokable hemp ban and no minimum age.

Are hemp vapes legal in South Carolina?

Being verified

Not yet verified. CBD vapes with 0.3% delta-9 THC or less fit South Carolina's hemp definition and the state hemp law has no vape ban, but no official source we checked confirms that CBD vapes may be sold. Delta-8 and other THC isomer carts are not verified either.

  • The Attorney General's 2025 and 2026 grand jury operation seized about 60 pounds of THC vapes from one business.

What changed in South Carolina

Federal hemp ban →

We found no state-level hemp changes in South Carolina since 2024. Two federal changes still apply on Nov 12 and Dec 11, 2026. See each change with its source.

Today
Nov 12 2026
Federal · all states
41 daysLab-only cannabinoids like THC-O lose hemp status
Dec 11 2026
Federal · all states
70 days0.4 mg total THC per container cap

Buying and carrying CBD in South Carolina

Buying CBD online in South Carolina

South Carolina's hemp law says its rules do not apply to the sale or transport of hemp products, including CBD, and the official sources checked set no separate rule for buying online or shipping into the state. Products must still stay at 0.3% delta-9 THC or less.

Traveling with CBD in South Carolina

State law says its hemp licensing rules do not apply to the possession, handling or transport of hemp products, including CBD. Hemp products must stay at 0.3% delta-9 THC or less, so carry products with a lab report.

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CBD for pets in South Carolina

South Carolina's definition of hemp products includes food intended for animal consumption, so pet CBD follows the same 0.3% delta-9 THC rule. The state's sources set no separate rules for pet products.

No medical cannabis program

South Carolina has no medical marijuana program. State law only exempts low-THC cannabidiol (0.9% THC or less and more than 15% CBD) for patients with certain severe forms of epilepsy who have a physician's written certification.

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South Carolina CBD questions

Is CBD oil legal in South Carolina in 2026?

Yes. CBD oil is legal in South Carolina if it has 0.3% delta-9 THC or less by dry weight. The state hemp law sets no license requirement for stores and no minimum age.

How old do you have to be to buy CBD in South Carolina?

South Carolina's hemp law sets no minimum age for hemp or CBD products. A 2026 bill to add a 21+ limit died when the House rejected the final version on June 25, 2026.

Can you buy CBD online in South Carolina?

South Carolina's hemp law says its rules do not apply to the sale or transport of hemp products, including CBD, and the official sources checked set no separate rule for buying online or shipping into the state. Products must still stay at 0.3% delta-9 THC or less.

Can you travel with CBD in South Carolina?

State law says its hemp licensing rules do not apply to the possession, handling or transport of hemp products, including CBD. Hemp products must stay at 0.3% delta-9 THC or less, so carry products with a lab report.

Will the federal hemp change on December 11, 2026 affect CBD in South Carolina?

Yes. From December 11, 2026, federal law caps hemp products at 0.4 mg of total THC per container and counts THCA, so full-spectrum CBD, hemp delta-9 edibles and drinks and THCA flower will be affected. THC-free isolate and broad-spectrum products are not affected by the cap.

Sources 6Checked Sep 30, 2026
  1. South Carolina LegislatureCode of Laws Title 46 Chapter 55: The Hemp Farming Act
  2. South Carolina LegislatureCode of Laws Title 44 Chapter 53: Poisons, Drugs and Other Controlled Substances
  3. South Carolina Attorney GeneralOpinion on the Hemp Farming Act as it relates to THC and THC isomers including delta-8 THC (October 4, 2021)
  4. South Carolina Attorney GeneralIndictments in State Grand Jury Operation 'Ganjapreneur' (March 26, 2026)
  5. South Carolina Legislature2025-2026 Bill 3924: Hemp-derived ingestible (conference report rejected June 25, 2026)
  6. South Carolina Department of AgricultureHemp Farming Program

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How we checked: every answer on this page was checked on Sep 30, 2026 by the canary. editorial desk against 6 official government sources. When we find a change, we update this page and log it with its date. See every source with its link.

General information, not legal advice. Hemp law in South Carolina can change quickly. Check the official sources above or speak with a South Carolina attorney before buying, selling or shipping hemp products.

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