South Carolina law prohibits all home cultivation of marijuana. Even one plant violates SC §44-53-370 controlled substance felony provisions; Charleston has no local exception and no legal medical or recreational program exists.
South Carolina has not legalized recreational or comprehensive medical cannabis. The 2014 Compassionate Care Act (SC §44-53-1810) authorizes only CBD oil for severe epilepsy under physician supervision, with no home cultivation. The 2024 SC Compassionate Care Act (HB 4233) failed to pass. As a result, possession and cultivation of marijuana plants in Charleston are governed by SC §44-53-370: cultivation of any quantity is a felony, and possession of more than one ounce moves from misdemeanor to felony trafficking thresholds. Charleston Police enforce state law without local diversion programs.
Cultivating any cannabis plants is a felony under SC §44-53-370 carrying up to five years and substantial fines for first offense, more for repeat or larger quantities.
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