COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD)- A bill that would legalize the limited use of medical marijuana in South Carolina has been picked up by the state legislature for consideration.
The South Carolina Senate started debate over Sen. Tom Davis' medical marijuana bill on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — There are 38 states across the nation that have legalize medical marijuana, and some South Carolina lawmakers are hoping to add their state to the list.
The South Carolina chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) is shutting down after seven years, citing a lack of progress in the state's legislature.
Sen. Tom Davis (R), who's led a nine-year effort to legalize marijuana for medical use, hopes 2024 is the year it finally passes.
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Debate over the legalization of medical marijuana is set to continue on the South Carolina Senate floor on Thursday, Feb. 8.
The senate held their second day of debate on medical marijuana bill 423. It's something that's been up for discussion for years, and now lawmakers are giving it serious consideration.
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Supporters of the bill argue that medical marijuana can provide relief to patients suffering from chronic pain, epilepsy, and other debilitating conditions.
Opponents of the bill express concerns about the potential for abuse and the lack of sufficient scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of medical marijuana.
South Carolina currently allows the use of CBD oil, a non-psychoactive compound derived from marijuana, for certain medical conditions.
The bill under debate would expand the use of medical marijuana beyond CBD oil, allowing patients access to a wider range of cannabis-based treatments.
The outcome of the Senate debate remains uncertain, but advocates for medical marijuana are hopeful that South Carolina will join the growing number of states that have legalize its use.
