Decriminalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana and hashish for veterans with PTSD.

This bill amends South Carolina law to allow veterans diagnosed with service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder to possess up to one ounce of marijuana or ten grams of hashish without facing criminal penalties. The bill also modifies the penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana and hashish, reducing them to misdemeanors. The changes apply to veterans with an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.

Decriminalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana and hashish for veterans with PTSD.

This bill amends South Carolina law to allow veterans diagnosed with service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder to possess up to one ounce of marijuana or ten grams of hashish without facing criminal penalties. The bill also modifies the penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana and hashish, reducing them to misdemeanors. The changes apply to veterans with an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.