Cannabis in South Dakota

What this means for cannabis in South Dakota

South Dakota's rules should be read by access type: non-medical retail status, medical program status, possession limits, home cultivation, and the regulator responsible for current guidance.

• Non-medical status: non-medical cannabis retail is not authorized.
• Medical program: medical cannabis was authorized in 2020; licensed dispensaries are operating, and qualifying-condition rules apply.
• Possession: Possession limits depend on whether the consumer is a registered medical patient.
• Home cultivation: Home cultivation is permitted in South Dakota. Plant limit: 3 per adult. Medical patients only, limited circumstances
• CBD context: CBD is legal in South Dakota. Hemp-derived CBD with THC at or below 0.3% is allowed.
• Regulator to verify: South Dakota Department of Health.
• State note: Medical passed 2020. Rec struck down by courts.

Recreational Use in South Dakota

Recreational use is not legal in South Dakota.

Medical Cannabis in South Dakota

Medical cannabis is legal in South Dakota since 2020. Licensed dispensaries are operating.

Patients enrolled in the South Dakota program must meet state-specified qualifying conditions and obtain a registry card from the South Dakota Department of Health. Program rules cover possession amounts, caregiver designations, and reciprocity with out-of-state cards.

Home Cultivation

Home cultivation is permitted in South Dakota. Plant limit: 3 per adult. Medical patients only, limited circumstances

Hemp-Derived CBD

CBD is legal in South Dakota. Hemp-derived CBD with THC at or below 0.3% is allowed.

Hemp-derived CBD products with THC at or below 0.3% are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. State rules add their own restrictions on labeling, lab testing, and retail. See the CBD page for South Dakota.

Cannabis Questions in South Dakota

Sources & Verification

This page uses Dr. Greenthumb's current state dataset for South Dakota, including the listed regulator: South Dakota Department of Health. It is informational, not legal advice, and should be checked against current state guidance before buying or operating.