South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5667: Apothecary Retailer Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5667 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on May 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Apothecary Retailer Act. Primary sponsor: Justin Bamberg (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2026): Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "APOTHECARY RETAILER ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 140 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO REGULATE THE SALE OF CERTAIN HEMP-DERIVED CANNABINOID PRODUCTS, SMOKING CESSATION PRODUCTS, AND WELLNESS PRODUCTS THROUGH THE USE OF LICENSED APOTHECARY RETAILERS; TO ESTABLISH AGE AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF COVERED PRODUCTS; TO EXEMPT APOTHECARY RETAILERS AND COVERED PRODUCTS FROM REGULATION PURSUANT TO TITLE 61; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO ESTABLISH AND ISSUE APOTHECARY RETAILER LICENSES, TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS, AND TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHAPTER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bamberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time