The bill proposes a comprehensive repeal of various provisions related to medical marijuana in South Dakota, significantly altering the existing legal framework. It amends Section 34-20E-2 to establish a prescription drug monitoring program that utilizes a central repository for tracking controlled substances, while eliminating the requirement to include the names of qualifying patients on registry identification cards. Additionally, the bill repeals Section 34-20G-1, which defined key terms related to medical marijuana, and removes multiple sections that provided legal protections for cardholders and practitioners, including protections against arrest or prosecution for lawful cannabis use.

Furthermore, the bill seeks to streamline the regulatory framework by repealing sections that govern the responsibilities of medical cannabis establishments and the rights of cardholders. This includes the removal of notification requirements for registered patients and caregivers, the elimination of affirmative defense provisions for medical cannabis use, and the disbanding of the oversight committee responsible for evaluating the medical cannabis program. Overall, these changes aim to reduce the administrative burden on the Department and cannabis establishments, while potentially increasing the vulnerability of medical cannabis users to discrimination and legal repercussions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/24/2025: 34-20E-2, 34-20G-1, 34-20G-2, 34-20G-3, 34-20G-4, 34-20G-5, 34-20G-5.1, 34-20G-5.2, 34-20G-6, 34-20G-7, 34-20G-12, 34-20G-13, 34-20G-14, 34-20G-15, 34-20G-17, 34-20G-18, 34-20G-19, 34-20G-20, 34-20G-21, 34-20G-22, 34-20G-23, 34-20G-24, 34-20G-25, 34-20G-25.1, 34-20G-27, 34-20G-28, 34-20G-28.1, 34-20G-29, 34-20G-30, 34-20G-31, 34-20G-32, 34-20G-33, 34-20G-34, 34-20G-35, 34-20G-36, 34-20G-37, 34-20G-42, 34-20G-43, 34-20G-44, 34-20G-45, 34-20G-46, 34-20G-47, 34-20G-48, 34-20G-49, 34-20G-50, 34-20G-51, 34-20G-52, 34-20G-53, 34-20G-54, 34-20G-55, 34-20G-56, 34-20G-57, 34-20G-58, 34-20G-59, 34-20G-61, 34-20G-62, 34-20G-63, 34-20G-64, 34-20G-65, 34-20G-65.1, 34-20G-66, 34-20G-67, 34-20G-68, 34-20G-69, 34-20G-70, 34-20G-71, 34-20G-72, 34-20G-73, 34-20G-74, 34-20G-75, 34-20G-76, 34-20G-77, 34-20G-78, 34-20G-78.1, 34-20G-78.2, 34-20G-79, 34-20G-80, 34-20G-81, 34-20G-82, 34-20G-83, 34-20G-84, 34-20G-85, 34-20G-86, 34-20G-87, 34-20G-88, 34-20G-88.1, 34-20G-89, 34-20G-90, 34-20G-91, 34-20G-92, 34-20G-92.1, 34-20G-93, 34-20G-94, 34-20G-95, 34-20G-96