Any sale or purchase of medical cannabis must comply with SDCL 34-20G and ARSD 44:90. Any sale or purchase of cannabis outside of the regulated medical cannabis establishments is illegal.

Under the law passed by voters, SDCL 34-20G-1 (8) defines the conditions required to be a medical cannabis patient.

ARSD 44:90:02 establishes the requirements for applying for a medical cannabis card including:

• A photocopy of an unexpired form of identification (e.g., driver’s license, passport, US government-issued ID card, tribal ID card, student ID card);
• A passport-quality photo; and
• A $75 fee. Low-income individuals (those with gross monthly household income <130% of the federal poverty level) can request a reduced fee by providing documentation of household income.

Applications for a medical cannabis card cannot be processed until the South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program receives the certification for medical cannabis use by the patient’s physician.

Yes. The renewal fee for a medical cannabis registry identification card is required at the time of renewal with no exceptions.

Per 44:90:04:04, a photograph meeting all the following requirements:
 (a)  A high resolution color photo that is not blurry, grainy, pixelated, or digitally altered;
 (b)  Uses a clear image of the individual’s face without filters;
 (c)  Uses a plain white or off-white background;
 (d)  Is two by two inches in size;
 (e)  Is printed on matte or glossy photo quality paper; and
 (f)  Is not damaged with holes, creases, or smudges;

The South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program began accepting applications from qualifying patients on November 8, 2021.

Per SDCL 34-20G-1 , a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse, who is licensed with authority to prescribe drugs to humans. In relation to a nonresident cardholder, the term means a person who is licensed with authority to prescribe drugs to humans in the state of the patient's residence.

No, the South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program does not maintain a list of practitioners who will provide a certification for medical cannabis use.

Yes, so long as the designated caregiver:

• Is at least twenty-one years of age;
• Has agreed to assist with a qualifying patient's medical use of cannabis;
• Has not been convicted of a disqualifying felony offense; and
• Assists no more than five qualifying patients with the medical use of cannabis, unless the designated caregiver's qualifying patients each reside in or are admitted to a health care facility or residential care facility where the designated caregiver is employed.

As part of the application process to obtain a registry identification card for the South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program, applicants may also apply to cultivate no more than two flowering cannabis plants and two cannabis plants that are not flowering plants in their home.

This question should be referred to local law enforcement or the South Dakota Department of Public Safety .

Initiated Measure 26 became SDCL 34-20G. Administrative rules for the program can be found at ARSD 44:90.

The South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program has a statewide patient registry, verification, and licensing system that will ensure that only verified patients and caregivers have access to medical cannabis. The patient verification system ensures that South Dakota law enforcement officials have the necessary tools to accurately identify medical cannabis patients/caregiver they may encounter.

The South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program takes privacy and health information security seriously. The secure online registry system for patients, caregivers, practitioners, and law enforcement will meet or exceed all state and federal standards for confidentiality, accessibility, and information security.

The South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program cannot provide legal advice to qualifying patients as to the impact of medical cannabis use. Qualifying patients or others with legal questions should consult with their own legal counsel.

No, and no fee, other than an application fee, should be paid to apply for your medical cannabis patient/caregiver card. Individuals should use caution if using a business offering to assist with the application process. If you have been targeted or feel you have been victim to a scam, please report it here.

The SD Department of Health does not provide refunds to individual cardholders that purchased products that were recalled. All discussions concerning refunds must be had directly with the establishment that sold the product.

The SD Department of Health does not provide reimbursement for medical treatment that may have been needed due to the consumption or use of a recalled product.

Each recall is based on its own set of facts. Every recall that is initiated by the SD Department of Health will be posted, with relevant recall information, including any safety concerns, under the 'News/Announcements' tab.

Each recall is based on its own set of facts.  Every recall that is initiated by the SD Department of Health will be posted, with relevant recall information, including any safety concerns under the 'News/Announcements' tab.

A list of recalled products, identified by their tag numbers, can be found under the 'News/Announcements' tab.

SDCL 34-20G establishes the following registration types: cultivator, manufacturer, dispensary, and testing. Collectively these are referred to as establishments.

Initiated Measure 26 became SDCL 34-20G. Administrative rules for the program can be found at ARSD 44:90.

You may register your medical cannabis establishment with the Department of Health using this link.

Note: Additional registration and operational requirements may be established/required at the local level.

The South Dakota Medical Cannabis program has developed a checklist to help establishments in preparing to apply for a medical cannabis establishment registration certificate.

No, the transportation of cannabis across state lines remains a federal crime and could result in federal criminal prosecution.

Yes, SDCL 34-20G-12 allows certified South Dakota medical cannabis cultivation establishments to purchase seeds from the equivalent of a medical cannabis establishment that is registered in another jurisdiction.

You will not be able to create one additional plant and add it to an existing plant batch. The software will not allow you to use the same Immature Plant Batch name more than once. You will need to make the plant batch name slightly different. If you have already created the planting you can rename the group by utilizing the "Rename" button.

The SD Department of Health does not provide refunds to dispensaries for the purchased products that were recalled. Please refer to your purchase agreement with the manufacturer, and consult with your private attorney, if necessary.

Each recall is based on its own set of facts. Every recall that is initiated by the SD Department of Health will be posted, with relevant recall information, including any safety concerns, under the 'News/Announcements' tab.

Each recall is based on its own set of facts.  Every recall that is initiated by the SD Department of Health will be posted, with relevant recall information, including any safety concerns, under the 'News/Announcements' tab.

A list of recalled products, identified by their tag numbers, can be found under the 'News/Announcements' tab.