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SC H4610

SC H4610
Search and seizure, hemp odor


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2022

Introduced Session

124th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amend The Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, By Adding Section 17-13-180 So As To Provide That The Scent Of Marijuana Alone Does Not Provide Law Enforcement With Reasonable Suspicion Or Probable Cause To Support A Stop, Search, Seizure, Or Arrest.

AI Summary

This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to prohibit law enforcement from stopping a person or motor vehicle or searching a vehicle, driver, or passenger solely based on the scent of marijuana, cannabis, or hemp, whether burnt or not. The bill specifies that the scent of these substances alone does not provide reasonable suspicion or probable cause for a stop, search, seizure, or arrest. The bill also includes a section that ensures any pending actions, rights, duties, or liabilities are not affected by the repeal or amendment of any laws under this act, and that the act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Judiciary Criminal Laws Subcommittee (09:00 4/27/2022 Blatt Room 516) (on 04/27/2022)

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