High-lights
South Dakota Marijuana and Hemp initiative
- Amends the state’s laws allowing adults (21+) to possess, use, transport, and distribute cannabis up to an ounce
- Requires the state to pass laws hemp for cultivation and processing no later than April 1, 2022
Measure 26
- Creates a medical cannabis program allowing patients with a debilitating medical condition (e.g., severe pain, nausea, seizures or persistent muscle spasms)
Wins
Voting on medicinal and recreational cannabis on the same ballot
Patient access to a medicine alternative
Fewer resources allocated to prosecuting cannabis crimesOpportunity for business owners and the state to financially benefit
