South Dakota
Medical Marijuana
2020 Amendment 26
Established a medical marijuana program in South Dakota for individuals who have a debilitating medical condition as certified by a physician
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 3, 2020
Medical Cannabis in South Dakota
Legalization
2020 Amendment A
An amendment to the South Dakota Constitution to legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana; and to require the Legislature to pass laws regarding hemp as well as laws ensuring access to marijuana for medical use
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 3, 2020
South Dakota Supreme Court hearing on Amendment A, April 28, 2021
ATTORNEY GENERAL’S STATEMENT
Judicial clarification of the amendment may be necessary. The amendment legalizes some substances that are considered felony controlled substances under current State law. Marijuana remains illegal under Federal law.