Can tourists use medical marijuana in South Dakota?
Yes.
Medical marijuana is legal in South Dakota. Updated October 2026.
Tourist rules
Visitors to South Dakota are generally subject to the same medical cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
Yes — medical marijuana is legal in South Dakota.
No separate tourist age is on file.
Do not treat a domestic ruling as permission to carry medical marijuana through customs.
Frequently asked
Is medical marijuana legal in South Dakota?+
Yes — medical marijuana is legal in South Dakota.
Is medical marijuana legal everywhere in South Dakota?+
The recorded status for South Dakota as a whole is legal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
How much medical marijuana can you possess in South Dakota?+
The recorded possession limit is 3 oz (85 g).
Can tourists use medical marijuana in South Dakota?+
Visitors to South Dakota are generally subject to the same medical cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
Can you grow medical marijuana at home in South Dakota?+
Home cultivation is recorded as: medical patients only.
When was this South Dakota medical marijuana ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19.