South Carolina
Drug Testing Law
South Carolina has voluntary drug testing laws. Companies that wish to qualify for a 5% discount on their workers’ compensation premiums must comply with these laws; other companies are not mandated to comply. Employers have wide latitude in the development of their programs. As well, there is an unemployment compensation law in South Carolina that contains its own drug testing requirements. Employers are not required to comply unless they wish to deny unemployment compensation claims. Note: This is only a summary and does not include specifics.
Law types(s)
Voluntary laws, unemployment compensation law, and workers’ compensation law.
Legal status of cannabis
Cannabis is prohibited.
Legal status of instant/POCT/rapid testing
Not mentioned.
Permitted drug testing specimens
Not mentioned.
Permitted testing circumstances
Random testing is the only circumstance specifically mentioned.
Employers must comply with the entirety of both voluntary laws to receive a discount on their workers’ compensation premium.
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This information is provided for educational use only and does not give full details on South Carolina’s state drug testing laws . Employers wishing to drug test in South Carolina should consult applicable laws in their entirety prior to creating a drug-free workplace program. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein.
