Bill > H3924

This bill establishes regulations for the sale of consumable hemp products in South Carolina, aiming to protect public health and safety by prohibiting intoxicating hemp products that exceed a specific THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) limit, defined as 0.4mg of total THC per container. The legislation clarifies definitions for terms like "consumable hemp product," which includes various hemp-derived cannabinoids like HHC and Delta-8 THC, and specifies that smokeable flower or prerolls are not considered consumable hemp products and are prohibited. It also sets an age restriction, making it unlawful for individuals under 21 to possess or consume these products, and imposes penalties for selling to minors or distributing without age verification, with specific rules for merchandising and product placement. The bill further prohibits the sale, distribution, or direct shipment of consumable hemp products online into the state and requires businesses selling these products to be located at least one thousand feet from schools or daycare facilities. Importantly, the bill allows for a 180-day grace period after its effective date for law enforcement to issue warnings instead of penalties for violations.