South Dakota just made a quiet but pretty bold move into the psychedelic conversation—but with a big asterisk attached.The governor has signed a bill that would legalize a synthetic form of psilocybin—but only if the federal government gives it the green light first. In other words, the state is getting ready for something that isn’t fully legal yet, but might be soon.The law … [Read more...] about South Dakota Pre-Approves Synthetic Psilocybin—Now It’s Up to the Feds
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Hospital Gowns Don’t Have Pockets… Especially for Your Medical Weed
Here’s a weird little reality check. In Connecticut, you can legally get medical marijuana, if recommended by a doctor. You can use it at home. You can use it for serious conditions. But the second you roll through hospital doors in one of those backless gowns? Suddenly your medicine becomes a problem. That’s why lawmakers in Connecticut are now debating a bill that would … [Read more...] about Hospital Gowns Don’t Have Pockets… Especially for Your Medical Weed
Former State Health Department Employee Sentenced for Forging Medical Marijuana Card
A 24-year-old former employee of the South Dakota Department of Health was sentenced this week after admitting to forging her own medical marijuana card while in office. According to the Attorney General’s Office, Alexandra Feiner pleaded guilty to one felony count of “Offering a False or Forged Instrument for Filing, Registering, or Recording.” Details of the … [Read more...] about Former State Health Department Employee Sentenced for Forging Medical Marijuana Card
South Dakota medical cannabis dispensaries are in a tough spot after election
The trouble signs started about a year in. B.J. Olson had opened his medical cannabis dispensary, called “Unity Rd.,” in the summer of 2022, less than a month after medical pot sales became legal in South Dakota. That first month or two, things were fine. Olson’s revenue lined up nicely with his projections. New bookstore in Aberdeen: Novel Ideas brimming with bestsellers … [Read more...] about South Dakota medical cannabis dispensaries are in a tough spot after election
With marijuana on the ballot, it’s not just about good times. It’s also about money.
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.
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
