On June 2, 2014, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley signed S 1035 into law. “Julian’s Law” pertains to people who obtain a written certification signed by a physician “stating that the patient has been diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, Dravet Syndrome, also known as ‘severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy’, or any other severe form of epilepsy that is not adequately treated by traditional medical therapies and the physician’s conclusion that the patient might benefit from the medical use of cannabidiol.”
Those patients may use CBD oil that is less than 0.9% THC and more than 15% cannabidiol, which is to be provided by the Medical University of South Carolina in a study to determine the effects of CBD on controlling seizures.
At a Glance
At a Glance
Year started: 2014
Age restriction: No
Available for purchase in state: Yes
Home grow: No
Possession limit: none
Reciprocity : No
Legislation: S1035 “Julian’s Law”
Important Legislation & Dates
Important Legislation & Dates
S1035 – Julian law – allowing patients diagnosed with severe forms of epilepsy to use cannabis oil derived from the cannabinoid “Cannabidiol” (CBD).
Licensed physicians can recommend cannabidiol to treat severe forms of epilepsy. The bill also creates a statewide program for conducting clinical trials, if approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
In March, 2017, the DEA acknowledged that CBD sourced from industrial hemp cultivated lawfully pursuant to a State’s industrial hemp laws enacted under the 2014 US Farm Bill is legal
Types of Licenses
Types of Licenses
CBD oils extracted from South Carolina’s industrial hemp farmers are available for purchase.
Industrial hemp farming application checklist:
• Completed and signed application
• Signed Acknowledgments Page
• Provided FSA Farm Number
• Letter of Intent with a hemp processor/manufacturer
• Letter of Intent with a South Carolina College or University (as defined in SC Code Section 46-55-20(2)) Include payment of $50 application fee
• *At time of issuing each permit, there will be an additional $400 permit fee
Associated Fees
Associated Fees
Include payment of $50 application fee
*At time of issuing each permit, there will be an additional $400 permit fee
Obtaining CBD Oil
Obtaining CBD Oil
There is not an ID card requirement
Medical cannabis patients in South Carolina must be diagnosed with uncontrollable epilepsy that is not adequately treated by traditional therapy
Qualifying Conditions
Qualifying Conditions
Dravet Syndrome
Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
Refractory epilepsy
Caregiver
Caregiver
While designated caregivers are defined in the law, no legal protections are afforded to caregivers
Physicians
Physicians
Physicians licensed by South Carolina’s Board of Medical Examiners may recommend the use of cannabidiol for patients with uncontrollable epilepsy that is unresponsive to standard medical treatments. This section includes an overview of state requirements for recommending clinicians and links to other educational resources.
