Is CBD Legal in South Carolina? (2026 Guide)
Short answer: yes. Long answer: yes, but here's what makes it legal and what to watch out for.
The federal rule
The 2018 Farm Bill made hemp-derived CBD products federally legal across all 50 states, as long as the product contains less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight. This applies to South Carolina.
South Carolina specifics
South Carolina follows federal law on hemp-derived CBD. You can legally purchase and consume CBD products in SC if they meet the federal hemp definition (under 0.3% Delta-9 THC, derived from hemp not marijuana). Every product on our shelves and on aikencbdsc.com meets this requirement — and each has a publicly available Certificate of Analysis (COA) to prove it.
What to watch for
- Buy from a retailer that publishes lab reports for every batch (we do)
- Avoid products without batch-specific COAs — many online sellers post a single 'generic' COA
- Be careful with Delta-8 THC — it's legal federally but the legal status is more nuanced state-by-state, and SC has had legislative discussions about restricting it
Drug testing
Even legal CBD with trace THC can occasionally show up on a drug test, especially with daily heavy use. If you're tested at work, choose broad spectrum or THC-free products. We label these clearly in-store and on the site.
View our lab reports Shop broad spectrum (THC-free) products