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S0053Introduced in the Senate

Compassionate Care Act

IntroducedSenate Medical Affairs

Introduced by Thomas Davis, District 46

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "south Carolina Compassionate Care Act" By Adding Article 20 To Chapter 53, Title 44 So As To Provide For The Sale Of Cannabis Products For Therapeutic Use And The Conditions Under Which A Sale Can Occur; By Adding Section 56-5-3910 So As To Provide That It Is Unlawful For A Driver Of A Motor Vehicle To Vaporize Cannabis Products As Defined In Section 44-53-2010 While Operating The Motor Vehicle And To Provide Penalties; By Amending Sections 44-53-1810, 44-53-1820, And 44-53-1830, All Relating To "julian's Law," So As To Make Conforming Changes; By Repealing Article 4 Of Chapter 53, Title 44 Relating To Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research; And For Other Purposes.

Where it stands

Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs

January 14, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Prefiled

  2. Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs

  3. Introduced and read first time

  4. Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs

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