South Dakota governor signs bills that add some medical cannabis restrictions
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed six medical marijuana and hemp bills into law, some of which make the MMJ program more restrictive.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed six medical marijuana and hemp bills into law, some of which make the MMJ program more restrictive.
Efforts to legalize adult-use marijuana in South Dakota suffered another setback Monday when a House of Representatives committee dismissed a legalization bill by an 8-3 vote.
The South Dakota House Majority Leader says an adult-use cannabis legalization bill faces a “decently tough path going forward” in the state House of Representatives.
In an attempt to head off an expected ballot measure in the fall, the upper chamber of the South Dakota Legislature formally greenlighted an adult-use cannabis legalization bill.
Another attempt to legalize recreational cannabis in South Dakota will go before the state Legislature next week.
South Dakota issued its first three medical marijuana dispensary permits, but with no corresponding cultivation or processing licenses awarded, it’s unclear when sales might begin.
Around a half-dozen marijuana legalization referendums could reach state ballots in November, with advocates confident they can repeat the clean sweep of victories voters delivered two years ago.