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SC H3804

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Hart

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Decriminalizes possession of 28 grams (one ounce) or less of marijuana or 10 grams or less of hashish in South Carolina

  • Replaces criminal misdemeanor charges with civil citations for small-quantity marijuana/hashish possession, eliminating jail time as a penalty

  • First-time violations result in a fine of $100-$200; second or subsequent violations result in fines of $200-$1,000

  • Prohibits law enforcement from arresting or taking into custody individuals for violations involving these small quantities

  • Removes eligibility for conditional discharge, pretrial intervention programs, and related sentencing provisions for small-quantity possession

Legislative Description

Marijuana Decriminalization

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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