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 data on qualifying patients with 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 and penalties for possession and use of cannabis.

Moreover, the bill seeks to eliminate notification requirements for registered patients and caregivers, as well as the processes for issuing and renewing registry identification cards. It also removes stipulations allowing individuals to assert a medical purpose defense in cannabis-related prosecutions and disbands the oversight committee responsible for evaluating the medical cannabis program. By repealing these sections, the bill aims to simplify the regulatory landscape surrounding medical cannabis, potentially reducing the administrative burden on patients and caregivers while diminishing the legal protections previously afforded to them. Overall, this legislation represents a significant shift in the state's approach to medical cannabis regulation, which may impact the rights and experiences of those who rely on cannabis for medical purposes.

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