South Dakota Marijuana Licensing

What Cannabis License Types Exist in South Dakota?

The South Dakota Codified Laws Title 34, Chapter 20G establishes the cannabis business licenses available in South Dakota. These licenses are referred to as registration certificates issued to approved medical cannabis establishments in South Dakota, including cultivators, manufacturers, dispensaries, and testing facilities. Cannabis license types in South Dakota include:

Cannabis Cultivation Facility License

The cannabis cultivation facility license is issued to an entity registered with the South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program, permitting them to cultivate, possess, deliver, transport, and transfer cannabis to medical cannabis establishments in the state.

Cannabis Manufacturing Facility License

The cannabis product manufacturing facility license authorizes the licensee to manufacture cannabis products and sell them to medical cannabis establishments in South Dakota.

Medical Cannabis Dispensary License

The medical cannabis dispensary license is a license issued to an entity registered with the South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program, permitting them to dispense cannabis, cannabis products, paraphernalia, and approved cannabis supplies and educational materials to registered cardholders.

Cannabis Testing Facility License

The cannabis testing facility license authorizes cannabis testing facilities to legally test cannabis and cannabis products in accordance with the South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program standards.