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SC H3935
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gil Gatch
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Consumable Hemp Licensing and Regulation Act" requiring distributors, manufacturers, producers, and retailers of hemp-derived consumable products to obtain licenses from the SC Department of Agriculture by July 1, 2025
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Prohibits sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid products to anyone under 21 years of age, with violations constituting a Class A misdemeanor; retail establishments must be located at least 1,000 feet from K-12 schools
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Sets THC limits per serving: 100mg maximum for non-liquid edibles, 10mg maximum for beverages, and 6 milliliters/grams maximum for inhalable products (Delta-8, Delta-9, and Delta-10 THC combined)
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Requires mandatory third-party laboratory testing for heavy metals, pesticides, mycotoxins, solvents, and microbials, with products requiring a Certificate of Analysis and QR code linking to test results
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Imposes a 2% excise tax on retail sales and establishes a three-tier distribution system for hemp-derived consumable beverages, requiring distributors to be South Carolina resident corporations
Legislative Description
Hemp-Derived Consumables
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hartnett
4/8/2025