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The legislative effort to pass the South Carolina Compassionate Care Act is again
underway in South Carolina. Legislative champions, Sen. Tom Davis and Rep.
Peter McCoy, have introduced measures this year that continue the legislative
effort to establish a comprehensive and well-regulated program for seriously
ill patients to get access. These measures gained a great deal of support from
lawmakers last year, and that work to build support continues.
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South Carolina legalized the use of low THC, high CBD products for patients
with qualifying medical conditions. Patients with epilepsy were added to the
list, amending the original list to include the prescription of cannabis oil to control
seizures. Attempts to legalize the cultivation and distribution of varying marijuana
strains began in 2018. The bill has not moved since.
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Available Medical Marijuana Licenses
If S. 150 passes it would offer the following license categories:
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Cultivator License
Information on Cultivation License in South Carolina:
South Carolina would be offering up to 15 cultivation center licenses, allowing
indoor and outdoor cultivation respectfully. Which must be zoned for agriculture.
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Processor License
Information on Processor License in South Carolina:
They will be offering up to 30 processing licenses, which must be zoned for
manufacturing.
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Transporter License
Information on Transporter License in South Carolina:
They will be offering 4 transporter licenses within the state, which will entitle
owners of this license to transport, transfer cannabis products between facilities.
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Dispensary License
Information on Dispensary License in South Carolina:
A dispensary license must be zoned for commercial use and employ a
pharmacist, physician on site. With one dispensary license for every twenty
pharmacies, with a minimum of one dispensary per county.
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Testing Laboratory license
Information on Testing Laboratory License in South Carolina:
There will be 5 testing facility licenses awarded within the state of South Carolina,
allowing the facilities to transport cannabis to the facility for approval of consumption.
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Under this bill it will allow up to 100 dispensary licenses, and 15 vertical
integration facilities within the state.
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Medical Marijuana
Under the proposed bill, patients would need to have a qualifying condition,
as well as physician approval in order to obtain medical cannabis for treatment.
The bill would allow for 2 ounces to be purchased every two weeks.
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South Carolina Marijuana History
2017. The state legalizes growing hemp for industrial purposes. As of 2018, the
law allows for up to 50 cultivation licenses, authorizing 50 acres each.
2014. CBD oil is legalized for medical use for children with severe epilepsy.
The patient must be certified by a physician in order to obtain CBD for treatment.
Senate Bill 1035, "Julian's Law",
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