South Dakota counties and cities can now completely ban medical marijuana businesses within their areas, or regulate them through local ordinances that control where they operate, how many can exist, and how far they must be from schools, parks, childcare facilities, and other sensitive locations. The state will refuse to renew a medical marijuana business's registration if it violates these local government rules. This gives local governments significant power over medical marijuana establishments that they didn't have before.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Local Government Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 6.
Local Government Do Pass Failed, YEAS 5, NAYS 8.
Local Government Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Local Government H.J. 176
Randy Deibert
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Randy Gross
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Local Government — Do Pass
Local Government — Deferred to the 41st legislative day