The proposed bill seeks to amend South Dakota law to prohibit the sale and distribution of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products to individuals under the age of twenty-one. Specifically, it amends Section 34-20B-117 to include delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol alongside delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, THC-O acetate, and hexahydrocannabinol as substances that cannot be sold or distributed to minors. The bill outlines several unlawful actions, including the sale, purchase, possession, or consumption of these products by individuals under twenty-one, as well as the act of purchasing or giving these products to minors unless the purchaser is a parent or guardian.

Violations of this section are classified as a Class 2 misdemeanor, emphasizing the seriousness of the offense. The bill aims to enhance regulations surrounding the sale of THC products to protect the health and safety of young individuals in South Dakota.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/12/2026: 34-20B-117