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South Carolina

H.3924 (Support Ford Amendment)
We previously reported on H.4758 and H.4759, in SC, and we are hearing that H.3924 is back in rotation in South Carolina and would significantly reshape the state’s consumable hemp market. As introduced, the bill creates a new criminal and regulatory framework for “consumable hemp products,” but in practice limits lawful products to beverages only, excluding other non-beverage hemp product forms from the marketplace.

While framed as a regulatory measure, the practical effect is a beverage-only carveout that would eliminate access to other lawful consumable hemp products and substantially contract the existing market. An amendment to H.3924 (LC-4759.VR0001H) has now been introduced that would replace the beverage-only approach with a comprehensive regulatory framework for full-spectrum and broad-spectrum hemp-derived cannabinoid products that comply with the federal 0.3% THC standard. The amendment establishes product registration, ISO-accredited third-party testing, labeling and packaging standards, 21+ age restrictions, a prohibition on synthetic cannabinoids, licensing requirements, and a 10% excise tax to fund enforcement and oversight.

South Carolina residents: Take Action: Contact lawmakers and urge them to support the Ford amendment (LC-4759.VR0001H) to create a clear, enforceable regulatory framework rather than a beverage-only carveout.