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South Dakota

Cannabis regulations, compliance details, and official links for South Dakota.

Medical Only

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Regulatory Agency

South Dakota Department of Health

Tracking System

METRC

Market Type

Medical Only

Last Updated

Aug 20, 2025

Regulatory Overview

South Dakota Cannabis Regulations

Key regulatory details for cannabis operators in South Dakota. Always confirm with official sources.

Regulatory Agency

South Dakota Department of Health

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Seed-to-Sale System

South Dakota uses METRC for seed-to-sale compliance tracking.

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Market Type

Medical

South Dakota has a medical-only cannabis program.

Delivery & Ecommerce Status

DeliveryNot Allowed

EcommerceNot Allowed

Key Details

What You Need to Know About South Dakota

Medical-only program since 2021

Adult-use measure failed in 2022

Limited number of dispensary licenses

No delivery or ecommerce permitted

Official Sources

DOH Cannabis

Regulatory Details

South Dakota Cannabis Rules at a Glance

Detailed regulatory information for cannabis operators in South Dakota.

Purchase Limits

Medical

Flower3 oz

Period14-day rolling period

Daily limit of 3.5g flower or 1g concentrate per visit.

Tax Rates

State Sales4.5%

Local TaxVaries by municipality

Home Cultivation

Medical Only

Plant Limit

4 plants (2 flowering, 2 non-flowering)

Additional $20 fee for cultivation authorization.

Customer Requirements

18+

Min. Age

Required

Med. Card

Required

State ID

Required

Registration

SD residents only. $75 annual registration fee.

Testing Requirements

Mandatory Testing

Potency

Contaminants

Pesticides

Residual solvents

Packaging & Labeling

Child-Resistant: YesUniversal Symbol: No

Child-resistant, tamper-evident

THC/CBD content

Dosage information

Safety warnings

License Types

Dispensary

Sell to registered patients

Cultivation Facility

Cultivate, harvest, package

Manufacturing Facility

Manufacture cannabis products

Testing Facility

Test for compliance

Compliance Checklist

Operator Compliance Checklist for South Dakota

Licensing

Obtain registration from SD Department of Health

Sales

Verify patient medical cannabis card

Enforce daily and 14-day limits

3.5g flower per day; 3 oz per 14 days

Reporting

Report sales data to Department of Health

Compliance Tools

How WebJoint Helps in South Dakota

WebJoint integrates directly with METRC, the tracking system used in South Dakota, to keep your operations compliant.

METRC Integration

Real-time syncing with METRC for package intake, sales, returns, and inventory adjustments.

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Delivery Software

Compliant delivery workflows with manifests, driver assignment, ID verification at the door, and route tracking.

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POS Compliance

Purchase limits enforced at checkout, age verification at every touchpoint, and audit-ready transaction records.

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Reports & Audits

Exportable reports that match your regulatory requirements. Sales, inventory, patient counts, and more.

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FAQ

South Dakota Cannabis FAQ

Common questions about cannabis regulations, compliance, and operating in South Dakota.

Yes, South Dakota has legalized medical cannabis only. The state's cannabis program is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Health. Regulations and requirements may change, so always verify with official sources.

Medical patients can purchase up to 3 oz of flower per 14-day rolling period. Daily limit of 3.5g flower or 1g concentrate per visit.

Home cultivation in South Dakota is only permitted for registered medical patients. The limit is 4 plants (2 flowering, 2 non-flowering). Additional $20 fee for cultivation authorization.

Cannabis products in South Dakota are subject to various taxes. State sales tax is 4.5%. Local jurisdictions may add Varies by municipality.

Cannabis delivery is not currently allowed in South Dakota. Operators must conduct sales through licensed retail locations.

Yes, South Dakota requires mandatory testing for all cannabis products before they can be sold. Testing must cover: Potency, Contaminants, Pesticides, Residual solvents.

South Dakota uses METRC as its seed-to-sale tracking system. All licensed cannabis operators are required to report inventory, sales, and transfers through this system. WebJoint integrates with METRC to help operators maintain compliance automatically.

Yes, WebJoint provides cannabis POS, delivery, and ecommerce software for operators in South Dakota. The platform includes built-in compliance features like purchase limit enforcement, METRC integration, age verification, and audit-ready reporting designed for South Dakota's regulatory requirements.