Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. South Carolina law
Cannabis laws in Greenville follow South Carolina’s state law. For travelers, the jurisdiction’s law is the controlling standard—cities usually don’t define cannabis legality.
Recreational use of cannabis is illegal. A limited program permits low-THC cannabis products for certain qualifying medical conditions. Possession outside this program carries legal penalties.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Limited (low-THC)
- Possession: Illegal except under limited program
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Subject to the same laws as residents
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Confiscation without charges was considered unusual. Over a lifetime in Greenville, one local could remember hearing of only about three such cases.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Blue Ridge, G-Spot and Chicora Alley were the bar names people mentioned. Buying a local a beer was the easiest introduction. The mall and Cleveland Park came up when people had no better lead. Asking too openly could make regulars assume you were an informant.
Marijuana Prices
- BC bud or beasters: about US$50 for an eighth or US$300 for an ounce
- Schwag: around US$25 for a quarter or US$90–100 for an ounce, with uneven quality
Types of Marijuana
Named flower was less reliable than a trusted contact. Jack Herer, Durban and White Widow sometimes showed up from Asheville or Atlanta.
More Information
A casual introduction and a little courtesy worked better than putting a stranger on the spot.