{"id":3084,"date":"2021-10-29T03:05:17","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T03:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/?p=3084"},"modified":"2023-05-04T17:42:43","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T17:42:43","slug":"south-dakotas-mmj-program-finalized-by-lawmakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/south-dakotas-mmj-program-finalized-by-lawmakers\/","title":{"rendered":"South Dakota\u2019s MMJ Program Finalized By Lawmakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Last month, the Legislature\u2019s Rules Review Committee, who are responsible for approving administration rules for the medical marijuana program, stated that some changes still needed to be made to the program\u2019s proposed regulations. The latest rounds of changes by South Dakota lawmakers have now been finalized.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/south-dakotas-mmj-program-finalized-by-lawmakers\/#Instructions_on_How_to_Apply_for_Your_Medical_Marijuana_Card_in_South_Dakota\" title=\"Instructions on How to Apply for Your Medical Marijuana Card in South Dakota\">Instructions on How to Apply for Your Medical Marijuana Card in South Dakota<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/south-dakotas-mmj-program-finalized-by-lawmakers\/#Step_One\" title=\"Step One:\">Step One:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/south-dakotas-mmj-program-finalized-by-lawmakers\/#Apply_For_Your_Medical_Marijuana_Card_Online_Today\" title=\"Apply For Your Medical Marijuana Card Online Today!\">Apply For Your Medical Marijuana Card Online Today!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/south-dakotas-mmj-program-finalized-by-lawmakers\/#Obtain_a_Med_Card_in_your_State\" title=\"Obtain a Med Card in your State\">Obtain a Med Card in your State<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/south-dakotas-mmj-program-finalized-by-lawmakers\/#Step_Two\" title=\"Step Two:\">Step Two:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/south-dakotas-mmj-program-finalized-by-lawmakers\/#Step_Three\" title=\"Step Three:\">Step Three:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/south-dakotas-mmj-program-finalized-by-lawmakers\/#Step_Four_If_Applicable\" title=\"Step Four: (If Applicable)\">Step Four: (If Applicable)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/south-dakotas-mmj-program-finalized-by-lawmakers\/#Step_Five\" title=\"Step Five:\">Step Five:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/south-dakotas-mmj-program-finalized-by-lawmakers\/#When_Will_South_Dakota_Begin_Issuing_Medical_Marijuana_Cards_To_Patients\" title=\"When Will South Dakota Begin Issuing Medical Marijuana Cards To Patients?\">When Will South Dakota Begin Issuing Medical Marijuana Cards To Patients?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/south-dakotas-mmj-program-finalized-by-lawmakers\/#Things_to_do_in_South_DakotaHow_about_obtaining_your_South_Dakota_Medical_Marijuana_Card\" title=\"Things to do in South Dakota?How about obtaining your South Dakota Medical Marijuana Card!\">Things to do in South Dakota?How about obtaining your South Dakota Medical Marijuana Card!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/south-dakotas-mmj-program-finalized-by-lawmakers\/#Documents_Required_To_Get_a_South_Dakota_Medical_Marijuana_Card\" title=\"Documents Required To Get a South Dakota Medical Marijuana Card\">Documents Required To Get a South Dakota Medical Marijuana Card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/south-dakotas-mmj-program-finalized-by-lawmakers\/#Are_Medical_Marijuana_Dispensaries_Open_In_South_Dakota\" title=\"Are Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open In South Dakota?\">Are Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open In South Dakota?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/south-dakotas-mmj-program-finalized-by-lawmakers\/#Schedule_An_Appointment_To_Qualify_For_Your_South_Dakota_Medical_Marijuana_Card\" title=\"Schedule An Appointment To Qualify For Your South Dakota Medical Marijuana Card\">Schedule An Appointment To Qualify For Your South Dakota Medical Marijuana Card<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Newest_Rule_Changes_Under_South_Dakotas_Medical_Cannabis_Program\"><\/span>Newest Rule Changes Under South Dakota\u2019s Medical Cannabis Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Back in September, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mykxlg.com\/news\/local\/s-d-rules-committee-passes-marijuana-proposed-rules\/article_e5b3a8fe-1548-11ec-a960-2f70d9af9c5b.html#:~:text=The%C2%A0Legislature%E2%80%99s%C2%A0Interim%20Rules%20Review%20Committee%20approved%20the%20Department%20of,%C2%A0The%20legislature%20approved%20143%20of%20149%20proposed%20rules.\">South Dakota Legislatures Rules Review Committee approved 143 of the proposed rules<\/a> but rejected six of them. They were then sent back to the Department of Health for evaluation and now five of them have been updated with new guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>Old Rule: Initiated Measure 26 initially stated that patients certified to grow their own cannabis at home could have only three plants, unless a physician recommends more.<\/p>\n<p>New Rule: The newest rules now state if a physician recommends a patient to grow more than three plants, it expires 200 days after the date of the recommendation. It is also required that the physician must specifically state the reasons for the extended plant count.<\/p>\n<p>New Rule: Under the new changes, no medical marijuana cardholder under the age of 21 will be allowed to purchase any form of cannabis flower, including products such as pre-rolls, and possession of any inhalable cannabis products is prohibited.<\/p>\n<p>Other rule changes that were made include requiring product packaging to indicate that an item contains cannabis or cannabis extract that will be used by all registered establishments. Advertising cannabis in any form will also be prohibited unless and until the U.S. DEA removes cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance.<\/p>\n<p>All of the proposal revisions can be viewed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/medcannabis.sd.gov\/\">South Dakota Department of Health medical-cannabis<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instructions_on_How_to_Apply_for_Your_Medical_Marijuana_Card_in_South_Dakota\"><\/span>Instructions on How to Apply for Your Medical Marijuana Card in South Dakota<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_One\"><\/span>Step One:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Patient schedules an appointment with their physician.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apply_For_Your_Medical_Marijuana_Card_Online_Today\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Apply For Your Medical Marijuana Card Online Today!<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/how-to-get-medical-marijuana-in-west-virginia\/\">West Virginia<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/h6>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_Two\"><\/span>Step Two:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A determination is made by the physician whether the patient would benefit from the therapeutic or palliative use of medical cannabis for their qualifying condition. If yes, a medical certification is issued through the on-line portal for the patient. Physicians must create an account at medcannabisapplication.sd.gov to provide written certifications.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_Three\"><\/span>Step Three:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Patient receives email to create account on medcannabisapplication.sd.gov. Once compete, the patient must wait for DOH approval.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_Four_If_Applicable\"><\/span>Step Four: (If Applicable)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some applications, including minor patient applications, require caregivers to be<br \/>\nregistered. Caregivers will receive an email to create an account on medcannabisapplication.sd.gov. Once compete, the caregiver must wait for DOH approval.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_Five\"><\/span>Step Five:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once the patient or caregiver gets DOH approval, a medical cannabis card will be mailed to the patient or caregiver. The cardholder may then purchase cannabis from a certified dispensary.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Will_South_Dakota_Begin_Issuing_Medical_Marijuana_Cards_To_Patients\"><\/span>When Will South Dakota Begin Issuing Medical Marijuana Cards To Patients?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The South Dakota Department of Health must begin issuing medical marijuana cards to registered patients by <b>November 18. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/ballotpedia.org\/South_Dakota_Initiated_Measure_26,_Medical_Marijuana_Initiative_(2020)\">Initiated Measure 26<\/a> initially required the regulatory framework of the medical marijuana program to be generated within 120 days of its taking effect, or by October 29, and the first medical marijuana cards to patients need to be issued within 140 days, or by November 18. In this case, South Dakota is on track to begin the issuance of cards to patients.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Health will charge a $75 application fee for medical marijuana cards and will discount the fee to $20 for qualifying low-income patients.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_do_in_South_DakotaHow_about_obtaining_your_South_Dakota_Medical_Marijuana_Card\"><\/span>Things to do in South Dakota?How about obtaining your South Dakota Medical Marijuana Card!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before patients can access a licensed South Dakota dispensary once they open and purchase products, they must first visit a certified physician who can recommend medical marijuana treatment so they can obtain their identification card. In order to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/how-to-qualify\/\">qualify for your medical cannabis card<\/a>, individuals must be at least 18 years or older (patients under 18 years of age must have parental consent), be a South Dakota resident, and have one of the following qualifying medical conditions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/cancer-qualifies-for-medical-marijuana-in-south-dakota\/\">Cancer<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/hiv-aids-qualifies-for-medical-marijuana-in-south-dakota\/\">AIDS\/ HIV<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/als-qualifies-for-medical-marijuana-south-dakota\/\">ALS<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/glaucoma-qualifies-for-medical-marijuana-in-south-dakota\/\">Glaucoma<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/ptsd-qualifies-for-medical-marijuana-in-south-dakota\/\">PTSD<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/crohns-qualifies-for-medical-marijuana-in-south-dakota\/\">Crohn\u2019s<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/cachexia-qualifies-for-medical-marijuana-in-south-dakota\/\">Cachexia or wasting syndrome<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/chronic-pain-qualifies-for-medical-marijuana-in-south-dakota\/\">Severe, debilitating pain<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/nausea-qualifies-for-medical-marijuana-in-south-dakota\/\">Severe nausea<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/epilepsy-qualifies-for-medical-marijuana-in-south-dakota\/\">Seizures\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/muscle-spasticity-qualifies-for-medical-marijuana-in-south-dakota\/\">Severe and persistent muscle spasms<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/multiple-sclerosis-qualifies-for-medical-marijuana-south-dakota\/\">Multiple sclerosis<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/south-dakota\/muscular-dystrophy-qualifies-for-medical-marijuana-south-dakota\/\">Muscular dystrophy<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Any other medical condition or its treatment added by the department, as provided for in section 26 of this act.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With a South Dakota medical marijuana card, patients can gain access to licensed dispensaries, select from a variety of high quality products at dispensaries, receive medical-grade cannabis that can help with your condition and obtain statutory legal protection.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_To_Get_a_South_Dakota_Medical_Marijuana_Card\"><\/span>Documents Required To Get a South Dakota Medical Marijuana Card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you schedule an appointment with a certified doctor, there will be a few pieces of documentation you may need to provide in order to get approved for your medical marijuana card. The following may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A valid ID, state ID, or South Dakota Driver\u2019s License<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Medical records documenting the diagnosis of your qualifying condition(s) <b>may<\/b> also be required during the time of your appointment for the doctor to review.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once approved by the physician, you will need to submit an application along with your written recommendation from the doctor to the <a href=\"https:\/\/aca-prod.accela.com\/SDDOH\/Welcome.aspx?TabName=Home&amp;TabList=Home%7C0%7CCannabis%7C1%7CCurrentTabIndex%7C0\">South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program (SDMCP)<\/a>. A non-refundable application fee of $75 ($20 for qualifying low-income patients) must also be submitted at this time in order to have your application reviewed. Once approved, you will be notified by the SDMCP and they will send you an official copy of your identification card so you can begin going to dispensaries.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Medical_Marijuana_Dispensaries_Open_In_South_Dakota\"><\/span>Are Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open In South Dakota?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Medical marijuana dispensaries in South Dakota are anticipated to begin opening by 2022 and patients can expect to select from a wide variety of cannabis flower, edibles, vape, topicals, waxes, and more.<\/p>\n<p>As of October 25, the Department of Health is now accepting Establishment Applications for dispensaries, cultivation and manufacturing facilities to obtain their registration certificates. In the meantime, the state is also creating rules and regulations around how retailers will be issued and continue to possess their licenses for retail. Since the medical marijuana program is finally beginning to roll out, more information regarding dispensary licenses and locations will follow soon. We assume facilities will be located in major cities across South Dakota such as Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Brookings, and Watertown.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schedule_An_Appointment_To_Qualify_For_Your_South_Dakota_Medical_Marijuana_Card\"><\/span>Schedule An Appointment To Qualify For Your South Dakota Medical Marijuana Card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At My Marijuana Cards, we are here to make the process of getting pre-qualified for your medical marijuana card fast and simple! Our team of understanding doctors and knowledgeable patient coordinators are here to assist you every step of the way.<\/p>\n<p>We have telemedicine appointments available so you can meet with one of our doctors right from the comfort of your own home using your computer, phone or tablet. 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