Quick answer
Marijuana in South Carolina: medical-only. South Carolina passed a limited medical cannabis law in 2024, but the program was not yet operational as of 2026. Adult-use marijuana remains illegal. Employers may still enforce drug-free workplace policies and test employees.
Key facts
- Medical marijuana legal since 2024.
Workplace testing
South Carolina allows workplace drug testing and employers may act on positive results. A medical card does not shield an employee from testing, and state law does not require employers to accommodate off-duty use.
South Carolina does not broadly protect off-duty cannabis use in employment; employers may still enforce drug-free workplace policies and test under state law.
Detection & panels
See how long substances stay detectable in our detection chart, compare standard panels, or use the test finder. Local testing locations in South Carolina are listed on the South Carolina drug testing page.
Frequently asked questions
Is marijuana legal in South Carolina?
South Carolina status: medical-only. South Carolina passed a limited medical cannabis law in 2024, but the program was not yet operational as of 2026. Adult-use marijuana remains illegal. Employers may still enforce drug-free workplace policies and test employees.
Can an employer in South Carolina drug test me?
South Carolina allows workplace drug testing and employers may act on positive results. A medical card does not shield an employee from testing, and state law does not require employers to accommodate off-duty use.
Does a medical card protect me from testing in South Carolina?
South Carolina does not broadly protect off-duty cannabis use in employment; employers may still enforce drug-free workplace policies and test under state law.