The proposed bill amends South Dakota's existing laws regarding industrial hemp by introducing new definitions and prohibiting the extraction of industrial hemp. Key definitions added include "Extraction," which refers to obtaining a product from a substance through chemical or mechanical action, and "Greenhouse," which specifies the requirements for indoor structures used for hemp cultivation. The bill also clarifies the definition of "Industrial hemp product" and outlines what is excluded from this category, particularly products containing chemically derived cannabinoids.

Furthermore, the bill explicitly states that processing raw industrial hemp plants or plant parts to create any extract is prohibited. However, it allows for the processing of hemp plants or parts into an initial processed form using methods other than extraction. This legislative change aims to regulate the processing of industrial hemp more strictly, ensuring that only certain methods are employed while maintaining compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 02/05/2025: 38-35-1