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South Dakota Snapshot

Data Point	Value	Notes
Medical Use Legalization	November 3, 2020	By South Dakota Initiatied Measure 26, the Medical Marijuana Initiative
Patient Count	18,759	South Dakota Department of Health, 2026
Adult Use Legalization	N/A	South Dakota Initiated Measure 27, an initiated measure legalizing the possession, use, and distribution of marijuana, was rejected in the 2022 election
Governing Agency	South Dakota Department of Health	South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program
Active License Count	133	Simplifya Verified
Annual Sales	$40,132,151	BDSA (last 12 months)
Inventory Tracking System	Metrc	Implemented

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