SD issues first medical cannabis cards

In accordance with SDCL 34-20G, the first medical cannabis patient cards were printed and issued on Nov. 18. The first card issued went to a resident of Day County. Following its issuance, the following statement was released: 

“Today marks the culmination of months of hard work in preparation for the kickoff of a responsive and efficient medical cannabis program for eligible South Dakotans,” said Geno Adams, medical cannabis program administrator. “In the months ahead, we will continue to ensure that patients and their caregivers, can continue to obtain medical cannabis permits in accordance with their written certifications.”

Patients, caregivers, and medical providers who wish to get more information on how to participate in South Dakota’s medical cannabis program can visit: MedCannabis.sd.gov.