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Public policy observationFederal hemp definition changes in 41 daysOct 2, 2026

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Hemp + Cannabis Policy, With Sources and Gaps

South Dakota — policy snapshot

One place to inspect this jurisdiction’s dated posture observation, cited sources, bills, court records, concrete enforcement, seed-to-sale system, derived action observations, market notes, and current reporting. It is an observation hub—not a substitute for current legal advice.

Recorded posture: Intoxicating products bannedD8/10 & all chemically-converted/semi-synthetic cannabinoids BANNED (HB1125, eff 7/1/24; enforcement sweeps began 7/14/25). Post-decarb total-THC 0.3% standard; AG Jackley enforces — THCA flower effectively illegal/high-risk.
Analyst review: Jul 22, 2026
Confidence: High
Risk at review: high
Recorded trigger: Nov 12, 2026
Federal cap 11/12 aligns federal law w/ SD's total-THC posture. No new SD flip pending.
Change at review: No new statutory change; enforcement posture unchanged (HB1125 operative).
Clock at review: own
Litigation note: None known; no injunction vs HB1125.
Sources: Sources: 1. prnewswire.com ↗ · 2. mjbizdaily.com ↗ · 3. cannabisbusinesstimes.com ↗ · 4. weedpress.org ↗

Seed-to-sale system

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METRC · Metrc LLC (Franwell)Contract: Active. Verification: No.See the dated source links and neutral procurement observation.Sources: 1. prnewswire.com ↗ · 2. mjbizdaily.com ↗ · 3. cannabisbusinesstimes.com ↗ · 4. weedpress.org ↗

Recent bills and rules

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BillRevise a provision regulating delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, THC-O acetate, and hexahydrocannabinol for persons under the age of twenty-one and to provide a penalty therefor.

NumberSB45

AnalysisPro-hemp

Last actionMar 30, 2026

BillRevise provisions relating to industrial hemp.

NumberSB39

AnalysisNeutral

Last actionMar 30, 2026

BillModify provisions related to the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency.

NumberHB1016

AnalysisBoth lose

Last actionFeb 12, 2026

BillBan hemp-derived intoxicants not for medical purposes.

NumberSB61

AnalysisPro-cannabis

Last actionJan 22, 2026

BillProhibit the sale of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol products to individuals under the age of twenty-one.

NumberSB80

AnalysisPro-hemp

Last actionJan 21, 2026

BillProhibit processing of industrial hemp by extraction.

NumberHB1268

AnalysisPro-cannabis

Last actionFeb 20, 2025

BillProhibit the chemical modification or conversion of industrial hemp and the sale or distribution of chemically modified or converted industrial hemp and to provide a penalty therefor.

NumberHB1125

AnalysisPro-cannabis

Last actionMar 26, 2024

BillRevise provisions regarding industrial hemp.

NumberSB117

AnalysisPro-hemp

Last actionMar 7, 2024

BillModify provisions related to medical cannabis.

NumberSB42

AnalysisPro-cannabis

Last actionMar 5, 2024

BillModify debilitating medical conditions for medical cannabis use.

NumberSB1

AnalysisPro-cannabis

Last actionMar 27, 2023

Concrete enforcement

EventColorado hemp delivery driver arrested in South Dakota for transporting 292 pounds of legal hempOpen source record

DateJul 16, 2019

Latest South Dakota headlines

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South Dakota home cultivation licenses up 1,072% since medical cannabis launch

Licensing · MMJDaily · Aug 18, 2026

Reclassification eases taxes and banking for medical cannabis, but leaves state with questions

Interstate Commerce · South Dakota Searchlight · Aug 17, 2026

Medical dispensaries are closing after SD’s rejection of recreational marijuana

Licensing · South Dakota Searchlight · Dec 27, 2024

South Dakota’s first medical marijuana dispensary closing in early December

Licensing · Argus Leader · Nov 12, 2024

South Dakota’s first non-tribal cannabis dispensary announces closure

Unclassified · Dakota News Now · Nov 8, 2024