The proposed bill mandates the South Dakota Department of Health to produce an annual report on the public health effects of cannabis use. This report is to be submitted to the legislature by March 1st each year and will cover various aspects related to the medical cannabis program from the previous calendar year. Key components of the report will include financial details such as expenses and revenues from the program, as well as an analysis of the impact of medical cannabis on public safety, public health, and behavioral health services.

Additionally, the report will provide statistical data on several specific areas, including the number of applications for registry identification cards, incidents of cannabis-related poisonings, drug-related deaths, hospitalizations due to cannabis use, licensing violations, and the demographics of registered qualifying patients. The bill aims to enhance transparency and understanding of the implications of cannabis use in the state, ensuring that lawmakers have access to comprehensive data for informed decision-making.