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Sunmed™ | Your CBD Store® Urges South Carolina Legislators to Reject Bill H.3429 to Protect Local Businesses and Consumer Access
Bill H.3429 could close about 1,800 hemp businesses, risking 3,500 jobs and $1.5 billion in state and local tax revenue, industry estimates show.
- On Feb. 9, 2026, Sunmed | Your CBD Store owners in South Carolina urged legislators to reject Bill H.3429, which would ban consumable hemp products and limit consumer access.
- Sunmed | Your CBD Store, the national hemp retailer, operates over 210 locations across 35 states and emphasizes in-store education, community involvement, and clinical research.
- Industry estimates say the ban could close approximately 1,800 businesses and cost around 3,500 jobs, with projected losses of $1.5 billion in hemp-related state and local tax revenue affecting local cities, counties and communities.
- Store owners urged legislators to reject Bill H.3429, promoting reasonable regulatory frameworks and outreach via a Feb. 9, 2026 PRNewswire release.
- Beyond economics, Sunmed cautioned that Bill H.3429 risks harming individual health and wellness for consumers who use hemp-derived wellness products and would reduce support for local cities, counties and communities.
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Sunmed™ | Your CBD Store® Urges South Carolina Legislators to Reject Bill H.3429 to Protect Local Businesses and Consumer Access
COLUMBIA, S.C., Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunmed | Your CBD Store owners in South Carolina are calling on legislators to reject Bill H.3429, which proposes a ban on consumable hemp products. This legislation threatens not only to limit consumer…
Your CBD Store® Urges South Carolina Legislators to Reject Bill H.3429 to Protect Local Businesses and Consumer Access
COLUMBIA, S.C., Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sunmed | Your CBD Store owners in South Carolina are calling on legislators to reject Bill H.3429, which proposes a ban on consumable hemp products. This legislation threatens not only to limit consumer access but is expected to inflict serious economic harm across the state. According to industry estimates, the proposed ban could lead to the closure of approximately 1,800 businesses and the loss of ar…
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