Department of Health



South Dakota Department of Health - Office of Medical Cannabis


The Office of Medical Cannabis is updating and clarifying requirements throughout Article 44:90 to align with current medical cannabis industry standards, improve consistency, and modernize administrative processes. These updates will help eliminate contradictions, correct errors, and address operational issues identified.

New content is added below as the draft rules move through the rule-making process.







Important Dates
Public Hearing:
Comment Deadline:
Interim Rules Committee Hearing:
Filed-Secretary of State:
Rule Effective:
09/23/2026
10/03/2026
10/14/2026

Agency Contact: Cassandra Deffenbaugh mail to: DOHAdminRules@state.sd.us