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South Dakota Public Cannabis Use (2026)

Conditional: Using cannabis in public is not allowed in South Dakota — medical use is restricted to private settings and is barred in public, in vehicles, and on school grounds.

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

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Using cannabis in public is not allowed in South Dakota — medical use is restricted to private settings and is barred in public, in vehicles, and on school grounds.

Official source: sdlegislature.gov →

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