Is Delta-9 Legal in South Carolina? THC Drinks, 2026 Guide

Short answer: yes. South Carolina is fully open for hemp-derived THC beverages -- no state per-serving cap, no state purchase-age law, and a 2026 attempt to add both collapsed in the House. Here's what the state actually says, what that means for a can, and what could still change.

Quick Answer

Yes. Hemp-derived Delta-9 THC beverages remain fully legal for general retail sale in South Carolina. The state has no THC-per-serving cap and no purchase-age law for these products beyond the Hemp Farming Act’s 0.3% Delta-9-by-dry-weight definition of hemp, which the South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed directly. A 2026 regulation effort (H. 3924) that would have added a 21+ purchase age died when the House rejected a compromise on June 25, 2026.

What South Carolina’s rule actually says

South Carolina’s position is notable for how little it says. There is no state-specific THC-per-serving cap and no purchase-age law. What exists is the state Hemp Farming Act’s definition of hemp, and the South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed directly that no cap or age law applies beyond that definition:

The only threshold is the hemp definition: 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight under the state Hemp Farming Act. There is no state-specific THC-per-serving cap for beverages.
No state purchase-age law: South Carolina has no purchase-age law for hemp-derived THC products; they remain legal for all.
General retail: hemp-derived Delta-9 THC beverages are legal for general retail sale across the state.
A regulation effort that collapsed: H. 3924 would have added a 21+ purchase age and, in the House’s April 2026 version, banned online and direct-shipment sales. On June 25, 2026 the Senate adopted a compromise 27-11, but the House rejected it 28-69 the same day.

What that means for a can of San Buzi

South Carolina sets no state milligram cap for hemp beverages. San Buzi is 10mg hemp-derived Delta-9 THC and 5mg CBG per 12 oz can, zero alcohol, zero calories, made in Atlanta. Every San Buzi lot has its own public Certificate of Analysis, which is the easiest way to confirm what any can actually contains (and here’s how to read one).

Because South Carolina has no purchase-age law, the age rule you’ll run into with San Buzi is ours, not the state’s: we sell only to adults 21 and older, everywhere we ship.

New to THC drinks? 10mg is a full dose for many people. Our 5mg vs. 10mg guide and onset and dosing guide cover how to pace it.

Where to buy THC drinks in South Carolina

San Buzi ships to South Carolina. Order directly from the shop and it comes to your door; you’ll need to be 21 or older to check out. If you’re weighing it against what’s on local shelves, the COA library is the quickest way to compare what each can actually contains.

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What could change

At the state level: the 2026 regulation effort is over for now. H. 3924 died when the House rejected the compromise on June 25, 2026, and reports indicate it won’t be revived this session. THC hemp products remain legal for all in South Carolina with no state cap or age law. The open status above is what’s in effect today.
At the federal level: a new federal hemp definition capping finished products at 0.4mg total THC per container takes effect December 11, 2026, and South Carolina’s open status doesn’t shield anyone from that. See our explainer on the 2026 hemp beverage ban.

Timeline

2026-02-04: H. 4759 (intoxicating hemp beverages) is recommitted to the House Judiciary Committee.
2026-06-25: The Senate adopts the H. 3924 conference report 27-11; the House rejects it 28-69, so THC hemp products remain legal for all with no state cap or age law.

Frequently asked questions

Is Delta-9 legal in South Carolina?

Yes, for hemp-derived Delta-9 THC beverages. They remain fully legal for general retail sale in South Carolina, with no state-specific THC-per-serving cap or purchase-age law beyond the state Hemp Farming Act's 0.3% Delta-9-by-dry-weight definition of hemp, which the South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed directly.

How much THC can a drink have in South Carolina?

South Carolina has no state-specific per-serving cap. The only state threshold is the Hemp Farming Act's 0.3% Delta-9-by-dry-weight definition. San Buzi is 10mg Delta-9 THC (plus 5mg CBG) per can.

Do you need to be 21 to buy THC drinks in South Carolina?

South Carolina has no state purchase-age law for these products. The House's April 2026 version of H. 3924 would have added a 21+ purchase age, but the bill died on June 25, 2026. San Buzi sells only to adults 21 and older regardless of state rules.

What happened with H. 3924?

H. 3924, a bill to regulate hemp-derived consumables, passed the House and Senate in different versions; the House's April 2026 version would have added a 21+ purchase age and banned online and direct-shipment sales. On June 25, 2026 the Senate adopted a compromise conference report 27-11, but the House rejected it 28-69 the same day, so it never became law. A separate beverage bill, H. 4759, was sent back to the House Judiciary Committee on February 4, 2026.

Does San Buzi ship to South Carolina?

Yes. San Buzi ships to South Carolina addresses from the shop. Every lot is lab-tested with a public Certificate of Analysis, and you must be 21 or older to order.

Sources

Last reviewed: October 12, 2026. This is general information, not legal advice -- confirm current rules with the South Carolina Department of Public Health or an attorney before relying on it.

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