South Dakota’s Surge in Home Cannabis Cultivation | Pierre News

South Dakota’s medical marijuana home-grow scene exploded—up over 1,000% in four years—with 715 licenses now issued since just 61 in 2022. Patients pay $20 for a permit to grow a few plants, but state officials worry about lax oversight as they consider tightening rules. Meanwhile, overall cardholders hit nearly 20,000, up 30% in a year, mostly in their 30s and 40s using cannabis for severe pain. Lawmakers are watching closely as the program expands and regulators scramble to balance access with safety. 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/7f70d166a4c89b3d