Is cannabis legal in South Dakota?

Q: Is cannabis legal in South Dakota?

Cannabis in South Dakota is legal only under specific conditions. South Dakota allows medical cannabis only (Initiated Measure 26, 2020). There is no recreational adult-use program, and recreational possession and use remain illegal. Qualified patients need a registry ID card.

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Conditional: South Dakota allows medical cannabis only (Initiated Measure 26, 2020).

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Summary

South Dakota allows medical cannabis only (Initiated Measure 26, 2020). There is no recreational adult-use program, and recreational possession and use remain illegal. Qualified patients need a registry ID card.

Source: doh.sd.gov → · Updated August 2, 2026

South Dakota Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in South Dakota →Conditional
South Dakota allows medical cannabis only (Initiated Measure 26, 2020).
Possession Limits in South Dakota →Conditional
In South Dakota, recreational possession by anyone who is not a registered patient is illegal and a misdemeanor.
Home Cultivation in South Dakota →Conditional
South Dakota has no recreational home grow: only registered patients who pay the cultivation fee may grow, up to 2 flowering and 2 non-flowering plants, though a physician may authorize more.
Public Use in South Dakota →Conditional
Using cannabis in public is not allowed in South Dakota — medical use is restricted to private settings and is barred in public, in vehicles, and on school grounds.
Buying Cannabis in South Dakota →Conditional
South Dakota has no recreational or retail cannabis market — patients may buy only at licensed medical dispensaries, subject to the 3-ounce cap.

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