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State-Specific Steps

Embarking on your journey to relief in South Dakota is simple. Let our caring specialists guide you through the state-specific steps to obtain your medical cannabis card.
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    Register Online With Leafwell

    Become one of the first medical marijuana patients in South Dakota by joining our waitlist today! We’ll notify you as soon as virtual MMJ consultations are available.

  2. 2

    Discuss Medical Marijuana With Your Provider

    You will be able to speak to a healthcare provider and qualify for a South Dakota medical marijuana card online. The cost of the online consultation is yet to be established, and you are only billed if approved.

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    Receive Your Certificate From Leafwell

    This certificate says that your doctor recommends that you become a cannabis patient under the state’s laws and is required to apply for your MMJ card.

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    Apply for a Card With the State of South Dakota

    Once approved, you’ll receive a medical card and can legally purchase up to 3 oz of medical marijuana from South Dakota dispensaries.

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What You Need to Know

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    Eligibility / Patient

    South Dakota residents aged 18 years old or older may be eligible for a medical marijuana card.

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    Caregiver

    Medical marijuana patients in South Dakota can have a caregiver. Caregivers must be at least 21 years old and agree to assist with a qualifying patient’s medical use of cannabis.

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    Can Minors Qualify?

    Yes. Minor patients may be eligible for a medical marijuana card in South Dakota with parent or legal guardian consent. The parent or legal guardian must also serve as the minor patient’s primary caregiver.

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Legal Topics

Medical marijuana is legal in South Dakota for a limited number of qualifying conditions. Recreational cannabis, however, is illegal and is taken very seriously by law enforcement.

Medical patients can buy up to 3 ounces of cannabis every 14 days.

Possession of 2 or fewer ounces of cannabis without a valid medical card is considered a misdemeanor and can lead to one year in prison and a maximum fine of $2,000. Being caught with over 2 ounces of cannabis is a felony, with prison sentences and fines increasing heavily.

CBD is legal in South Dakota if it contains less than 0.3% THC.

Caregivers

You must meet the following criteria to become a medical marijuana patient’s designated caregiver in South Dakota:

  • Be at least 21 years old.
  • Agree to assist with the qualifying patient’s medical use of cannabis.
  • Have not been convicted of a disqualifying felony offense.
  • Assist no more than five qualifying patients with the medical use of cannabis unless the designated caregiver’s qualifying patients each reside in or are admitted to a health care facility or residential care facility where the designated caregiver is employed.

Reciprocity

South Dakota does not have medical marijuana reciprocity and, therefore, doesn’t recognize out-of-state medical marijuana cards.

The following states and U.S. territories do have medical cannabis reciprocity laws where you can use your South Dakota medical card:

*Visitors must complete a visiting patient application with the state program.

States that have legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older but do not accept out-of-state cards include:

FAQs

How much does a South Dakota Medical Marijuana certificate and card cost?

We do not provide online medical marijuana certifications or cards for South Dakota patients yet, but hope to be open soon. The application fee for the state-issued medical marijuana card is $50.

What medical conditions qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card in South Dakota?

What do I need to know about applying for my Medical Cannabis Card in South Dakota online?

South Dakota's medical cannabis program is fully established, however, patients must be certified by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse practitioner during an in-person visit with a physical examination. Unfortunately, patients cannot use telemedicine services, like Leafwell, at this time. You can join our waitlist and be notified once Leafwell is open and seeing patients online in South Dakota. The general steps to getting a South Dakota medical cannabis card include:
  1. Schedule an appointment and speak to a licensed practitioner.
  2. Get approved and the practitioner will issue your certification in the state portal.
  3. Apply with the South Dakota Department of Health and await state approval.
  4. Receive your medical cannabis card and access a greater number of dispensaries, products, and money off sales tax.
 

How old do I have to be to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in South Dakota?

You must be aged at least 18 in order to qualify for a medical marijuana card for yourself.

Can I be/have a caregiver for a medical marijuana patient in South Dakota?

Yes, South Dakota allows patients to have caregivers in their medical cannabis program. The designated caregiver must:
  • Be at least twenty-one years of age;
  • Have agreed to assist with a qualifying patient’s medical use of cannabis;
  • Not have been convicted of a disqualifying felony offense; and
  • Assist no more than five qualifying patients with the medical use of cannabis, unless the designated caregiver’s qualifying patients each reside in or are admitted to a health care facility or residential care facility where the designated caregiver is employed.