Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. South Carolina law
Cannabis laws in Mount Pleasant 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
Mount Pleasant police spent plenty of time on speeding and underage drinking, though weed could still lead to a bust. The advice passed around was to stay polite and talk to a lawyer before making a statement.
Where to Buy Marijuana
For schwag or mids, people mentioned the Boys & Girls Club basketball courts in the Old Village. Andolini’s Pizza and Señor Tequila’s near Boaters World came up for higher mids or nugs. For headies such as AK-47, the independent music shops around Mount Pleasant and Charleston were a better place for a conversation than the chains.
Marijuana Prices
- Schwag to mids: US$10–25 for an eighth, US$20–50 for a quarter, US$35–100 for a half ounce or US$50–175 for an ounce
- High mids or nugs: US$30–50 for an eighth, US$60–100 for a quarter, US$115–200 for a half ounce or US$220–300 for an ounce
- Headies such as AK-47: US$50–60 for an eighth, US$100–120 for a quarter, US$185–240 for a half ounce or US$350–450 for an ounce
Types of Marijuana
High mids and nuggets were the main grades. AK-47, Purple Haze, Afgooey and Strawberry Cough occasionally came through.
More Information
Very high quotes tended to go to strangers. The account also offered further advice through an old email contact.