South Dakota Medical Marijuana Expansion and Regulation | Pierre News

South Dakota’s medical marijuana program is growing—with over 19,000 patients now enrolled—but regulators are wrestling with tough questions: How strict should inspections be? Are fines too harsh? One dispensary owner shared how a $3,000 penalty nearly crippled their business. The oversight committee is exploring mock inspections to help vendors avoid costly mistakes and is waiting for federal clarity on taxes and interstate sales before moving forward. Next up: a big October meeting with the attorney general to chart the state’s next steps. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f7c8956832e5cf14