HB1016 adds new definitions to South Dakota's controlled substances law, specifically creating a detailed definition of "chemically derived cannabinoid" that excludes certain naturally occurring cannabinoids and topical products. The bill also clarifies what counts as a "controlled substance analogue" by specifying chemical similarities that would classify a substance as illegal. These changes tighten the state's ability to regulate synthetic drugs and cannabis-related products.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
The amendment removes the specific delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration threshold ("more than three-tenths of one percent on a dry weight basis") from the definition of hashish, effectively broadening what qualifies as hashish under South Dakota's controlled substances law. This change strengthens the state's ability to regulate cannabis-derived products by eliminating a numerical loophole that previously allowed certain hashish products to evade the definition.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 304
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 232
Signed by the President S.J. 186
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 210
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 163
Senate Deferred to another day S.J. 147
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 5
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
Senate Referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 93
First Reading Senate S.J. 83
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 61, NAYS 7. H.J. 107
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 12
Do Pass
Health and Human Services — Do Pass
Do Pass
Health and Human Services — Do Pass