The bill proposes a comprehensive repeal of various provisions related to medical marijuana in South Dakota, effectively dismantling the existing legal framework that supports its use. Key amendments include the repeal of Section 34-20E-2, which removes the requirement for a registry identification card to include the names of qualifying patients, and the complete repeal of Section 34-20G-1, which defined essential terms related to medical cannabis. Additionally, the bill eliminates multiple sections that provided legal protections for cardholders and practitioners, including protections against arrest and penalties for possession and use of cannabis, as well as the issuance of written certifications by practitioners.

Furthermore, the bill seeks to streamline the regulatory framework by removing operational requirements for medical cannabis establishments, such as background checks on employees and specific security measures. It also eliminates the oversight committee responsible for evaluating patient access and the effectiveness of dispensaries, along with the Department of Health's annual reporting obligations on the medical cannabis program. Overall, the bill represents a significant shift in the state's approach to medical cannabis, potentially exposing users to discrimination and legal repercussions while simplifying the regulatory process for providers.

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