South Dakota Cannabis Market
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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 |
New Laws go into effect for medical marijuana. Department of Health has 180 days to create a program from this date for medical licenses and issue of patient cards for sales and commercial growers. |
| Nov. 18, 2021 | The Department of Health will begin issuing patient registration cards. |
| Apr. 1, 2022 | Department of Revenue issues guidelines. |
Jul. 1, 2021
- New Laws go into effect for medical marijuana.
- Department of Health has 180 days to create a program from this date for medical licenses and issue of patient cards for sales and commercial growers.
Nov. 18, 2021
- The Department of Health will begin issuing patient registration cards.
Apr. 1, 2022
- Department of Revenue issues guidelines.
The following licenses will be provided:
- Cultivation
- Processing Wholesale
- Retail (Storefront)
- Testing Laboratory
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