A legal form of cannabis is being sold in Myrtle Beach smoke shops; however the affect it produces is different from THC found in marijuana.
CBD is a legal chemical from the cannabis plant.
Some believe it has medical benefits without the high you get from marijuana.
A radio ad claims CBD oil will make you “happy” and some smoke shop owners say CBD does give you a “buzz” and has “mellowing effects”.
However, others store owners would not make any claims on what CBD oil does.
CBD contains a very small amount of THC legally approved by the federal government.
Even though CBD oil is legal in South Carolina, no store owner or clerk would talk on camera.
CBD oil is derived from the hemp plant.
South Carolina law allows all forms of industrial hemp.
Other uses of the plant include things like paper, clothing and even food.