Updated for 2025

Is Weed Legal in South Dakota?

Comprehensive legal status information for Weed in South Dakota

Legal Status
Medical Only

Medical use legal in South Dakota

Detailed Information

Medical Cannabis

Patients with qualifying conditions can obtain a medical cannabis card.

Recreational Use

Recreational cannabis remains illegal in south dakota.

How to Qualify

Consult with a licensed physician about qualifying medical conditions.

Recent News

Latest updates from trusted news sources

Donald Trump signed an order seeking to reclassify marijuana. What does that mean for South Dakota?

Bing News
December 19, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an order Dec. 18 that starts the process of reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug under federal law.

South Dakota Officials Concerned After Sioux Tribe Legalizes Marijuana

Bing News
October 29, 2020

The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of South Dakota voted to legalize the growing and use of marijuana on tribal land last week. According to reports from Keoland.com, the approved ordinance will ...

South Dakota Governor Says Voters Made The ‘Wrong Choice’ By Legalizing Marijuana

Bing News
November 6, 2020

Just days after South Dakota legalized both medical and recreational marijuana in Tuesday’s election, Republican Gov. Kristi Noem has said that the state’s voters made the “wrong choice.” Noem made ..

President Trump signs executive order to expedite reclassification of marijuana

Bing News
December 19, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - President Trump signed an executive order Thursday to expedite the reclassification of marijuana as a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III. The decision could expand medical ...

GOP State Attorneys General Push Back On Trump’s Marijuana Move, Saying It Could Harm ‘The Safety Of Our Citizens’

Bing News
December 19, 2025

A coalition of Republican state attorneys general are criticizing President Donald Trump’s decision to federally reschedule marijuana, saying cannabis is “properly” classified as a Schedule I drug ...

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Policy History

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January 1, 2025
Current Status
Status changed to:
Medical Only

Medical use legal in South Dakota

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