South Dakota Cannabis Market
Creating a viable business and financial model, prime location, and funding can all help gain a competitive edge.
Initiated Measure 26 (IM26)
South Dakota Initiated Measure 26 (IM26) was a voter initiative to legalize medical cannabis. The initiative was certified by the South Dakota Secretary of State for the 2020 ballot on December 19, 2019.
Jul. 1, 2021 | South Dakota Medical Cannabis Laws went into effect |
Sep. 2, 2021 | South Dakota Department of Health updated guidelines |
Nov. 18, 2021 | The South Dakota Department of Health began issuing patient registration cards |
Apr. 1, 2022 | The South Dakota Department of Revenue issued guidelines for the industry |
Aug. 8, 2022 | South Dakota Department of Health updated guidelines |
Nov. 1, 2022 | South Dakota Department of Health updated guidelines |
Jul. 1, 2021
- South Dakota Medical Cannabis Laws went into effect
Sep. 2, 2021
- South Dakota Department of Health updated guidelines
Nov. 18, 2021
- The South Dakota Department of Health began issuing patient registration cards
Apr. 1, 2022
- The South Dakota Department of Revenue issued guidelines for the industry
Aug. 8, 2022
- South Dakota Department of Health updated guidelines
Nov. 1, 2022
- South Dakota Department of Health updated guidelines
Initiated Measure 27 (IM27)
South Dakota Initiated Measure 27 (IM27) was on the ballot as an initiated state statute. On November 8, 2022, the measure was defeated.
Nov. 8, 2022 | Recreational Marijuana failed |
Nov. 8, 2022
- Recreational Marijuana failed
The following licenses will be available under medical guidance:
- Cultivation
- Processing Wholesale
- Retail (Storefront)
- Testing Laboratory
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