South Carolina happy hour laws

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In South Carolina, liquor drinks can only be discounted from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and never below half price. Free drinks and two-for-one deals are banned.

Last checked · Oct 19, 2026

The rules

  1. Liquor drinks may be sold below the regular price only from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.

    S.C. Code Ann. § 61-6-4550

  2. Drinks may not be given away, sold at less than half the regular price, or sold two or more for the price of one.

    S.C. Code Ann. § 61-6-4550

Happy hour in South Carolina

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