Is THCA Legal in South Carolina?
The statute says one thing; the Attorney General says another. The controlling authority is S.C. Code § 46-55-10 carries the federal delta-9 standard, and the measurement standard South Carolina applies is statute is delta-9; the AG reads it as total THC.
That standard decides everything. Where a state measures total THC, delta-9 plus 87.7% of the THCA content, high-THCA material fails on the same lab result that passes federally. Run any Certificate of Analysis through the total THC calculator to see both numbers.
What Happened in South Carolina
AG Wilson has opined since 2021 that anything over 0.3% total THC is marijuana. ‘Operation Ganjapreneur’ in December 2025 seized 30,000+ pounds with arrests and store closures. The 2026 session adjourned in June with no hemp bill after roughly seven proposals deadlocked.
What This Means for Buyers in South Carolina
THCA flower is still sold at retail, but sellers face genuine arrest risk despite facial legality.
South Carolina THCA Questions
Is THCA actually illegal in South Carolina?
That is genuinely unsettled. The governing authority is S.C. Code § 46-55-10 carries the federal delta-9 standard, and the applied standard is statute is delta-9; the AG reads it as total THC — but statute and enforcement do not agree.
Can I still buy it in South Carolina?
THCA flower is still sold at retail, but sellers face genuine arrest risk despite facial legality.
What would resolve this?
A ruling on the merits or an enacted statute. Until then, South Carolina carries real risk that a plain reading of the law does not capture.
Federal law changes on November 12, 2026 — see what changes and the bill tracker. Compare any state with the legal status checker, and verify any product with the COA reader.
Reviewed August 5, 2026. General information, not legal advice. Verify against current statute and consult a licensed attorney. Adults 21+.