March 2, 2026

The South Carolina Healthy Alternatives Association commissioned Opinion Diagnostics to survey 816 South Carolina registered voters about the regulation of hemp products.

Key findings

• 73% favor regulated sales of hemp products, while 13% favor a full ban.

• 43% have used a hemp-derived consumable product.

• 45% would be less likely to vote for a legislator who supports a full ban.

Media coverage

• Holy City Sinner: New Poll: Overwhelming Majority of South Carolina Voters Support Regulated Hemp Products; Reject Statewide Ban (February 26, 2026)

• WCBD Count on 2: As hemp restrictions loom, SC poll shows bipartisan support for legal hemp (March 2, 2026)

• WJBF NewsChannel 6: As hemp restrictions loom, SC poll shows bipartisan support for legal hemp (March 4, 2026)

• The Christian Science Monitor: How the Carolinas' loose rules and loopholes have created a Wild West of hemp (July 27, 2026)