44:90:02:01Practitioner's written certification of debilitating medical condition.

Only a practitioner may issue a written certification to a resident of South Dakota. A practitioner's written certification must be submitted to the department and must be on a form supplied by the department. The certification must include: (1) The practitioner's name and address; (2) The practitioner's South Dakota license and National Practitioner Identification numbers, if applicable; (3) Certification that the practitioner has assessed the patient's medical history and current medical condition, including an in-person physical examination; (4) The date on which the physical examination was conducted; (5) Certification that the patient has a debilitating medical condition; (6) Certification that the practitioner and patient, or the patient's parents or legal guardian, have discussed treatment options for the patient's debilitating medical condition; (7) Certification that the practitioner is available for further consultation and follow-up care with the patient or the patient's parents or legal guardian to monitor the medical use of cannabis; (8) The date of expiration, not to exceed one year; (9) The number of designated caregivers, if more than one, that the patient's age or medical condition necessitates; and (10) Certification that a bona fide practitioner-patient relationship exists.

Source: 48 SDR 40, effective October 5, 2021; 49 SDR 9, effective August 8, 2022; 52 SDR 10, effective August 4, 2025.