South Carolina lawmakers consider hemp regulations amid growing sales
South Carolina legislators are debating whether to regulate or ban hemp products, which are currently sold without age restrictions.Summary
South Carolina lawmakers are considering regulations for hemp products, which are widely available but currently lack oversight, including age limits for purchase. Last year, the House passed a bill to set a minimum age of 21 for hemp beverages and edibles, and the Senate is now deciding the future of these products. Senator Michael Johnson, chair of the Senate THC Subcommittee, highlighted the $60 million in sales generated last year without any hemp tax or oversight, questioning the role of THC in the state. Business owners like David Spang of Coastal Green Wellness support a regulated market, citing federal policy changes and research supporting the benefits of consumable hemp products. Potential regulations include a specific tax, dosage limits, and restrictions on sales locations. Meanwhile, medical marijuana bills previously approved by the Senate have stalled in the House, with its future dependent on renewed interest from the House.
(Source：Live 5 News WCSC)
