To the casual observer, it might look like South Dakotans are addicted to voting on recreational marijuana. Legalizing grass was on the ballot in 2020, 2022 and will be again in 2024. For the backers of legalized marijuana, the high point came in 2020 when voters here approved a constitutional amendment with 54% of the vote. Just about everything that had to do with marijuana … [Read more...] about With marijuana on the ballot, it’s not just about good times. It’s also about money.
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South Dakota Will Vote On Marijuana Legalization In November
South Dakota voters will once again get the chance to weigh in on legalizing recreational marijuana with the approval of a ballot measure to legalize weed for the November election. Secretary of State Monae Johnson announced on Monday that 22,558 valid signatures had been collected from registered by the legalization campaign, approximately 5,000 signatures more than the number … [Read more...] about South Dakota Will Vote On Marijuana Legalization In November
South Dakotans Will Vote On Legalizing Cannabis In November Election, Marking Third Attempt
Could the third time be a charm for cannabis legalization in South Dakota? It's possible, as marijuana advocates in the state are not giving up, managing to once again collect enough signatures and place the initiative on the November ballot. Secretary of State Monae Johnson's office officially validated a measure on Monday for the November general election ballot that will … [Read more...] about South Dakotans Will Vote On Legalizing Cannabis In November Election, Marking Third Attempt
Signatures for South Dakota Adult-Use Cannabis Initiative Submitted
Advocates in South Dakota recently turned in a batch of signatures to get their adult-use cannabis initiative on the ballot in November. South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws (SDBML) collected 29,030 signatures and submitted them on May 7, which was the deadline set by the Secretary of State Monae Johnson’s office. Out of that amount, 17,508 must be verified in order for the … [Read more...] about Signatures for South Dakota Adult-Use Cannabis Initiative Submitted
Group submits signatures for recreational marijuana question on November ballot
South Dakota voters could weigh in on whether to legalize recreational marijuana for the third time in as many elections. Advocates said they’ve submitted 29,030 signatures to the Secretary of State’s office to place the question on the November ballot. In 2020, South Dakota voters approved a constitutional amendment that included a framework to legalize recreational … [Read more...] about Group submits signatures for recreational marijuana question on November ballot
Three jailed for marijuana, road hunting
INWOOD—Three Sioux Falls, SD, residents were arrested on charges of marijuana and illegal hunting following the investigation of “a suspicious vehicle” on the 1300 mile of 220th Street about six miles northwest of Inwood about 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21. Thirty-year-old Juliano Rosete was identified as the driver of the 2000 Chevrolet Astro van. The strong odor of marijuana was … [Read more...] about Three jailed for marijuana, road hunting
Council waives annual renewal fees for Mitchell medical marijuana dispensaries, as none have opened
SD MITCHELL — Mitchell’s medical marijuana dispensaries that have yet to open were gifted with a waiver for the annual $5,000 renewal fee. Considering none of the three approved Mitchell dispensaries have opened their doors and made a sale, City Attorney Justin Johnson said the city was given guidance to refrain from requiring each license holder to pay the annual renewal fee. … [Read more...] about Council waives annual renewal fees for Mitchell medical marijuana dispensaries, as none have opened
Recreational marijuana on the ballot in these states this November
(NEXSTAR) – The ever-growing list of states where people can legally buy recreational marijuana could get a little longer this fall. Recreational marijuana is already legal in 19 states, and legalization proposals are on the ballot this fall in South Dakota, North Dakota, Arkansas, Missouri and Maryland. An Oklahoma group succeeded in getting the required signatures necessary … [Read more...] about Recreational marijuana on the ballot in these states this November
South Dakota tribe to vote on legalizing marijuana
Members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe will vote this week on legalizing medical and recreational marijuana on South Dakota's Pine Ridge Reservation in an initiative that many hope will bring economic development to one of the most impoverished areas in the country. Neither South Dakota nor nearby Wyoming and Nebraska have legalized marijuana, and tribal leaders think pot could … [Read more...] about South Dakota tribe to vote on legalizing marijuana
