South Carolina

South Carolina Bill Would Legalize Marijuana Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Dec. 22, 2022) – A bill prefiled in the South Carolina Senate would legalize recreational marijuana despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. Sen. Mia S. McLeod (D) prefiled Senate Bill 211 (S211) on Nov. 30 The bill would create a program to license and regulate the possession, cultivation and distribution of marijuana for personal […]

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South Carolina Bills Would Legalize Medical Marijuana Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition

As Tenth Amendment Center Executive Director Michael Boldin noted, “When enough people say, ‘No!’ to the federal government, and enough states pass laws backing those people up, there’s not much the feds can do to shove their so-called laws, regulations, or mandates down our throats.”

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Permission not Required: “Constitutional Carry” Bill Filed in South Carolina

Under the proposed law, anyone who is legally allowed to own a gun could carry it without a state-issued license. Currently, South Carolina gun owners must first attend training through a certified South Carolina CWP instructor before they can get a permit.

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South Carolina Bill Would Take First Step Toward Limiting Federal Militarization of Local Police

While the passage of H3495 would not end federal militarization of police in South Carolina, it would prohibit police from acquiring some of the most powerful weapons and equipment from the feds, and it would set the stage for further limits in the future.

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South Carolina Bill Would Ban Cell Site Simulators, Hinder Federal Surveillance

In effect, H3389 would prohibit South Carolina law enforcement agencies from purchasing cell-site simulator technology or devices. Any police department that currently possesses or uses cell-site simulator technology or devices would be required to discontinue its use and discard the technology or devices.

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South Carolina Bills Would Take Steps Toward Treating Gold and Silver as Money

Practically speaking, this would allow South Carolina residents to use gold or silver coins as money rather than just as a mere investment vehicle. In effect, it would put gold and silver on the same footing as Federal Reserve notes.

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South Carolina Bills Would End Civil Asset Forfeiture, Opt State Out of Federal Program in Most Cases

Under current South Carolina forfeiture procedures, the state can take a person’s property without even charging them with a crime. The Institute for Justice gave South Carolina a D- grade for its current forfeiture laws, saying, “South Carolina’s civil forfeiture laws offer very little protection for property owners.”

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Today in History: Founding Father Edward Rutledge Born

On this date in 1749, Edward Rutledge was born. He was a signer of the Continental Association and the youngest signatory to the Declaration of Independence.

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Now in Effect: South Carolina Legalizes Open Carry for CCDW Permit Holders

Today, a law went into effect allowing all South Carolina concealed weapon permit holders to open carry firearms. The law also includes provisions to review and prohibit state enforcement of federal laws that limit carrying firearms.

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