This bill updates South Dakota's medical cannabis rules by clarifying what patients can legally possess and grow. It specifies that registered cardholders can have up to three ounces of cannabis (or more in product form as the health department determines), and those approved for cultivation can grow a minimum of three plants or the amount their doctor recommends, plus keep any products made from those plants at their growing location. The bill also defines what qualifies as a valid doctor-patient relationship for medical cannabis use, requiring an in-person exam and ongoing care availability.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 236
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 190
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 216
Signed by the President S.J. 176
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 68, NAYS 0. H.J. 183
Health and Human Services Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 105
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 27, NAYS 5. S.J. 91
Health and Human Services Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 1
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 1
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 12
Caleb Finck
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
David Wheeler
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Health and Human Services — Do Pass
Do Pass
Health and Human Services — Do Pass