Tag: South Dakota

South Dakota Considers Increasing Possession Limits for Cannabis Patients

September 8, 2023 · Ganjapreneur

Proposed medical cannabis rule changes in South Dakota would allow for higher possession limits for edibles and would raise registration fees for medical cannabis companies from $5,000 to $5,310, KELO reports. Under the proposal, patients could possess up to 15 grams of edible oils and 2,000 milligrams of THC of other edibles products, up from 500 milligrams.  The allowable THC in edibles would also be raised from 100 milligrams to 500 milligrams.  The rules would also allow the size of infused topical products to be 16… Read more.

South Dakota medical marijuana card demand prompts regulatory concerns

August 29, 2023 · Green Market Report

A group of South Dakota lawmakers, regulators and law enforcement officials are raising concerns the state has issued too many medical marijuana cards for patients. Jennifer Seale, the state’s MMJ program administrator, told the Legislature’s Republican-controlled Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee that the program has issued nearly 12,000 patient cards. That total doubles initial projections at least a year ahead of estimates, according to South Dakota Public Broadcasting. The strong demand led some lawmakers on the committee to question the legitimacy of the… Read more.

Poll: South Dakota Voters Split on Cannabis Legalization

April 21, 2023 · Ganjapreneur

A new poll released Monday by the School of American and Global Studies at South Dakota State University suggests that South Dakota voters are open to legalizing cannabis for adult use despite rejecting the reforms last year.   In 2020, voters had approved the reforms 54%-46% but the measure was voided on procedural grounds by the state Supreme Court. Two years later, a similar measure was rejected by voters 53%-47%.  The poll found 30% of respondents “strongly” supported the reforms while 19% “somewhat”… Read more.

South Dakota Medical Cannabis Company Sues Health Department Over Alleged Overreach

April 1, 2023 · Ganjapreneur

A South Dakota medical cannabis company is suing the state Department of Health (DOH) alleging overreach, attempts to enforce unpromulgated rules, and the improper issuance of violations which has led to damages of over $1 million, KELO reports. The case by 605 Cannabis dates back to an inspection of their facility in January which the company claims was carried out improperly and conducted while the facility was partially closed due to a blizzard.  In the complaint, 605 claims that DOH inspections are… Read more.

Is Cannabis Legalization Stalling Out Across America? – Rec Weed Fails in Arkansas, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Oklahoma

March 31, 2023 · Cannabis.net

As the winds of change blow across the United States, many states have lifted their bans on recreational cannabis. However, not every state has embraced the green wave with open arms. Despite the growing popularity of cannabis and its proven medical benefits, some states remain resistant to legalizing recreational use. Whether it's a concern for public health, public safety, or a reluctance to break tradition, these states have chosen to swim against legalization. So, while some states are blazing a trail… Read more.

South Dakota Gov. Vetoes Bill to Raise THC Threshold for Hemp Crops

March 24, 2023 · Ganjapreneur

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) on Thursday vetoed a bill to raise THC levels allowed for unprocessed industrial hemp from 0.3% to 5%. Raising the THC threshold to 5% would have allowed for another processor to extract THC as it develops more uses for hemp after the initial process is completed.  In her veto statement, Noem said the proposal would have changed the definition of “product in process” by increasing the THC limits which would have allowed hemp products and crops in… Read more.

Former DNC Political Operative Sued for Fraud by South Dakota Cannabis Companies

February 26, 2023 · Ganjapreneur

Two South Dakota medical cannabis firms are suing a former political operative for the Democratic National Committee (DNC), accusing the defendant of defrauding the companies and their investors of about $1.7 million. A former political operative for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is being sued in South Dakota, accused of defrauding two medical cannabis companies and their investors of about $1.7 million, the Star Tribune reports. Dakota Natural Growers, 605 Cannabis, and more than 20 of their investors filed the lawsuit last… Read more.

Deutsch loses fight against cannabis popup clinics

February 23, 2023 · KeloLand

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — The people behind the popup sites where practitioners examine patients who want to be in South Dakota’s medical-cannabis program won’t face any additional regulations, at least not this year. A state legislative panel has killed two proposals that sought to limit where the exams could be conducted and restrict their advertising. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday rejected HB1129 and HB1172 on 4-1 votes. Republican Sen. Al Novtrup, the lead Senate sponsor on both, cast the lone votes in their support. Republican… Read more.