Cannabis Regulations in South Carolina (2026)
4 rules on the books across South Carolina, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Home Cultivation
Rules for growing cannabis plants at home, including plant count limits, indoor vs. outdoor growing, and visibility and odor requirements.
South Carolina: statewide
StatewideHeavy RestrictionsSouth Carolina state law prohibits cultivation, possession, and use of marijuana for any purpose, including medical and…
Read full rule →Dorchester County
Heavy RestrictionsGrowing marijuana at home is illegal in Dorchester County. South Carolina has no medical or recreational cannabis…
Read full rule →York County
Heavy RestrictionsGrowing marijuana at home is a crime everywhere in South Carolina, including York County. The state has no medical or…
Read full rule →Dispensary Zoning
Where cannabis businesses may locate, the zones that allow retail, the buffer distances from schools and parks, and the cities that ban commercial cannabis activity entirely.