What are the Laws on possession of marijuana in South Carolina?

Answer 1

The current laws on possession of marijuana in South Carolina are as follows:

Possession

1 oz or less (first offense) - Misdemeanor, Incarceration up to 30 Days, $100-$200 Fine

1 oz or less (subsequent offense) - Misdemeanor, Incarceration up to 1 year, $200-$1,000 Fine

More than 1 oz - Carries the same penalties of trafficking and sales, considered evidence of intent to sell

Sale or Trafficking

To a Minor or Within One Half Mile Radius of a School Zone, Public Park, or Playground - Felony, Incarceration up to 10 Years, $10,000 Fine

Less than 10 pounds - Felony, Incarceration up to 5 Years, $5,000 Fine

10 to 100 Pounds - Felony, Incarceration 1 Year (mandatory minimum sentence), $10,000 Fine

100 to 2,000 Pounds - Felony, Incarceration 25 Years (mandatory minimum sentence), $25,000 Fine

2,000 to 10,000 Pounds - Felony, Incarceration 25 Years (mandatory minimum sentence), $50,000 Fine

10,000 Pounds or More - Felony, Incarceration 25 Years (mandatory minimum sentence), $200,000 Fine

The laws are pretty harsh! Be careful.