State law
Cannabis in South Dakota
Medical program established by Measure 26 (2020).
Medical only
- Medical program
- Since 2020
- Adult-use
- Not legal
- Verified listings
- Not yet covered
Common questions
- Is cannabis legal in South Dakota?
- Medical only. Medical program established by Measure 26 (2020).
- Do I need a medical card in South Dakota?
- Yes. South Dakota operates a medical-only program, so you need a state-issued patient card with a qualifying condition and a practitioner certification.
- Did the April 2026 federal rescheduling change this?
- It moved state-legal medical cannabis and FDA-approved cannabis products from Schedule I to Schedule III, effective 23 April 2026. Adult-use recreational cannabis was not included and remained Schedule I. State law was not overridden either way.
General information only, not legal advice. Cannabis law changes frequently. This table was last reconciled against its source on 2026-08-15. Check current state guidance before acting.
Sources
- National Conference of State Legislatures. State Medical Cannabis Laws. Page last updated 2026-06-01.Accessed 2026-08-15.
- U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Marijuana Rescheduling Regulatory Actions.Accessed 2026-08-15.
- Federal Register. Schedules of Controlled Substances: Rescheduling of Marijuana. Published April 28, 2026.Accessed 2026-08-15.