The bill H. 3924 aims to regulate the sale of hemp-derived consumables in South Carolina by adding Chapter 56 to Title 46 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. It defines "hemp-derived consumable" as a finished product intended for human ingestion made from naturally occurring cannabinoids in the hemp plant, explicitly prohibiting the inclusion of chemically-derived cannabinoids. The bill sets strict limits on the amount of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) allowed per serving and restricts the sale of these products to individuals over the age of twenty-one. It also mandates that sellers hold a valid off-premises beer and wine permit or a retail liquor store license and prohibits on-premises consumption of hemp-derived consumables.

Additionally, the bill outlines various penalties for violations, including fines and potential imprisonment for selling to minors or failing to verify age. It requires retail sellers to display a warning sign regarding the legal implications of underage possession and consumption. The legislation also establishes that retail establishments selling these products cannot be located within one thousand feet of schools or churches and clarifies that no hemp-derived consumables containing THC are authorized for purchase or consumption. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.