SC H3601

Prohibits the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid products (including Delta-8, Delta-10, THCo, THCp, and THCa) to anyone under 21 years of age, with violations classified as a Class A misdemeanor

Requires producers and retailers to obtain licenses from the Department of Agriculture ($500 for producers, $250 per retail location) by January 1, 2026, with businesses prohibited from operating within 1,000 feet of schools or daycare facilities

Imposes a 5% retail sales tax on hemp-derived cannabinoid products, with revenue allocated to the Department of Agriculture for regulation enforcement

Mandates third-party laboratory testing of all products for cannabinoids, heavy metals, pesticides, microbials, mycotoxins, and residual solvents, with each batch requiring a certificate of analysis

Requires child-resistant packaging and specific labeling including health warnings, cannabinoid content (maximum 25mg per serving for ingestible products), and prohibits marketing that appeals to minors such as cartoon characters or superheroes