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SC H3935

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gil Gatch

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/6/2025

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