South Carolina § 12-21-5020 - Definitions.
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§ 12-21-5020. Definitions.
As used in this article:
(1) "Marijuana' means any marijuana, whether real or counterfeit, as defined in Section 44-53-110, that is held, possessed, transported, transferred, sold, or offered to be sold in violation of the laws of this State.
(2) "Controlled substance" means a drug or substance, whether real or counterfeit, as defined in Section 44-53-110, that is held, possessed, transported, transferred, sold, or offered to be sold in violation of the laws of this State. "Controlled substance" does not include marijuana.
(3) "Dealer" means a person who in violation of the laws of this State manufactures, produces, ships, transports, or imports into South Carolina or in any manner acquires or possesses more than forty-two and one-half grams of marijuana, or seven or more grams of a controlled substance, or ten or more dosage units of a controlled substance which is not sold by weight.
(4) "Department" means the South Carolina Department of Revenue.
HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 164, Part II, SECTION 70A.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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