Cannabis is
50% LEGAL 50% LEGALin South Dakota
Recreational
- Legal to have
- Buy in store
- Grow at home
Medical
- Legal to have
- Buy in store
- Grow at home
Recreational
Is it legal for adults to possess cannabis in the state of South Dakota?
NO
“South Dakota's cannabis program is medical-only. Only verified patients and caregivers have access to medical cannabis.” — doh.sd.gov
Is it legal for adults to buy cannabis in a store in the state of South Dakota?
NO
Is it legal for adults to grow cannabis in the state of South Dakota?
NO
Is it legal to consume cannabis in parks, on sidewalks, or similar outdoor public spaces in the state of South Dakota?
NO
Is it legal for public businesses such as cafes, bars, or conference centers to allow on-site cannabis consumption in the state of South Dakota?
NO
Medical
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to possess cannabis in the state of South Dakota?
YES
“Registered patients and caregivers may be dispensed up to three ounces of cannabis flower over a rolling 14-day period.” — doh.sd.gov
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to buy cannabis in a store in the state of South Dakota?
YES
“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.” — doh.sd.gov
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to grow cannabis in the state of South Dakota?
YES
“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.” — doh.sd.gov
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