Legislators advance bills to ban all or most ‘intoxicating hemp’ products in SC

By: Adrian Ashford

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 1,037

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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COLUMBIA — Legislation banning or nearly banning hemp products infused with THC, providing an alternative high in a state where marijuana remains illegal, advanced Wednesday to the House floor.

House Judiciary Chairman Weston Newton, the chief sponsor of both bills, said he proposed two options in recognition that a total ban may fail, leaving the intoxicating products available to children.

His more lenient proposal gives an exception for “intoxicating hemp beverages.” A business …

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