Cannabis License Info

In 2020, the voters of South Dakota passed Initiated Measure 26 and approved the production and use of cannabis for medicinal purposes. The Department of Health is responsible for establishing and enforcing the rules of South Dakota’s medical cannabis program. In July of 2021, South Dakota’s DOH launched the state’s medicinal cannabis market. Since its inception, the DOH has approved over 150 licenses. 

South Dakota has selected Metrc as the state regulatory reporting system. BioTrack has a long-standing, proven integration with Metrc and will continue to provide our South Dakota partners with the same industry-leading software and service you have come to expect. You can learn more about how BioTrack works with Metrc here.

Cannabis License Info

Information will be updated here as it becomes available. Check back for updates!  Please note; while we aim to keep this pages fully up to date with the latest information, cannabis laws are always changing.  We encourage you to verify these rules and regulations in the official legal text, which we’ve linked throughout the page for your convenience. Please note that this page is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.

Cultivation facility: An entity registered with the department that acquires, possesses, cultivates, delivers, transfers, transports, supplies, or sells cannabis and related supplies to medical cannabis establishments.

South Dakota Cultivation Licenses

South Dakota’s Department of Health oversees the medical cannabis program and also handles all business licensing. To apply for a cultivation license in South Dakota, the applicant must meet the following requirements:

  • The applicant must be a resident of South Dakota, or at least one of the partners should be a resident if there are multiple partners in one business. 
  • Be 21 years of age or older
  • Have a business plan
  • Valid Sales Tax ID
  • All the applicants must undergo a mandatory criminal history background check.
  • A complete application checklist can be found here

When you submit an application, it means that you are agreeing to inspections of the facility, vehicles, paperwork, and electronic records. In addition to submitting the paperwork and completing all the tasks outlined, there will also be a non-refundable $5,000 application fee for each medical establishment registration certificate. This would then turn into an annual fee for the license. Local Governments can also charge licensees initial licensing fees as well as annual renewal fees.

What kind of tracking system do I need to operate a Cultivation Facility?

Most states require an extensive seed-to-sale cannabis tracking system to monitor cultivation efforts and inventory.  Our cultivation seed-to-sale-tracking solution provides comprehensive data tracking with an emphasis on compliance.  Customized to meet the unique regulatory frameworks in each state, BioTrack also features an all-in-one business tool to help you operate every aspect of the cultivation business by itself, or as part of the vertically-integrated cannabis business.

CULTIVATION FEATURES INCLUDE

  • Comprehensive Labeling Tool: Customizable labeling tool based on variables, images, test results, and more
  • Harvesting/Batching Tools
  • Distribution Workflows: Create invoices, purchase orders, and delivery manifests
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with state regulations through built-in compliance checks.
  • Inventory Auditing: Perform audits on your entire inventory to reconcile numbers to the exact milligram
  • Hardware Integration: Integrated Scales, Scanners, printers
  • Conversion Tracking: Convert products into single or multiple by-products, while maintaining a complete chain of custody. Log cost per gram calculations, product notifications, and recalls
  • Advanced Reporting & Insights: Generate detailed reports on yields, genealogy, vendors, audits and more
  • EXPERIENCE : Providing reliable Cultivation software to the cannabis space since 2010

If you are interested in learning more, Request a demo today

Cannabis product manufacturing facility: An entity registered with the department that acquires, possesses, manufactures, delivers, transfers, transports, supplies, or sells cannabis products to a medical cannabis dispensary.

South Dakota Manufacturing Licenses:

South Dakota’s Department of Health oversees the medical cannabis program and also handles all business licensing. To apply for a cultivation license in South Dakota, the applicant must meet the following requirements:

  • The applicant must be a resident of South Dakota, or at least one of the partners should be a resident if there are multiple partners in one business. 
  • Be 21 years of age or older
  • Have a business plan
  • Valid Sales Tax ID
  • All the applicants must undergo a mandatory criminal history background check.
  • A complete application checklist can be found here

When you submit an application, it means that you are agreeing to inspections of the facility, vehicles, paperwork, and electronic records. In addition to submitting the paperwork and completing all the tasks outlined, there will also be a non-refundable $5,000 application fee for each medical establishment registration certificate. This would then turn into an annual fee for the license. Local Governments can also charge licensees initial licensing fees as well as annual renewal fees.

What kind of tracking system do I need to operate a Manufacturing or Processing Facility?

Most states require dispensaries to track and trace all of their cannabis-related products for regulatory and compliance reporting requirements. Our cannabis processing management system provides comprehensive seed-to-sale cannabis tracking with a focus on compliant data points.  If your state requires seed-to-sale systems to stay compliant, BioTrack has you covered.  Our system is customized to meet the unique regulatory frameworks in each and every state.

MANUFACTURING  FEATURES INCLUDE

  • Comprehensive Labeling Tool: Customizable labeling tool based on variables, images, test results, and more
  • Distribution Workflows: Create invoices, purchase orders, and delivery manifests
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with state regulations through built-in compliance checks.
  • Inventory Auditing: Perform audits on your entire inventory to reconcile numbers to the exact milligram
  • Hardware Integration: Integrated Scales, Scanners, printers
  • Conversion Tracking: Convert products into single or multiple by-products, while maintaining a complete chain of custody. Log cost per gram calculations, product notifications, and recalls
  • Advanced Reporting & Insights: Generate detailed reports on sales, inventory, vendors, audits and more
  • EXPERIENCE : Providing reliable Manufacturing software to the cannabis space since 2010

If you are interested in learning more, Request a demo today

Medical Cannabis Dispensary: An entity registered with the department that acquires, possesses, stores, delivers, transfers, transports, sells, supplies, or dispenses cannabis, cannabis products, paraphernalia, or related supplies and educational materials to cardholders.

South Dakota Dispensary Licenses:

South Dakota’s Department of Health oversees the medical cannabis program and also handles all business licensing. To apply for a cultivation license in South Dakota, the applicant must meet the following requirements:

  • The applicant must be a resident of South Dakota, or at least one of the partners should be a resident if there are multiple partners in one business. 
  • Be 21 years of age or older
  • Have a business plan
  • Valid Sales Tax ID
  • All the applicants must undergo a mandatory criminal history background check.
  • A complete application checklist can be found here

In addition to submitting the paperwork and completing all the tasks outlined, there will also be a non-refundable $5,000 application fee for each medical establishment registration certificate. This would then turn into an annual fee for the license. Local Governments can also charge licensees initial licensing fees as well as annual renewal fees.

What kind of Retail software system do I need to operate a Dispensary?

Most states require dispensaries to track all of their cannabis-related products and sales for regulatory and compliance reporting requirements. South Dakota requires retailers to use a point of sale system that is integrated with METRC in real time. Our Biotrack’s industry leading Point of Sale system provides a comprehensive and intuitive POS system that will ensure success and compliance in South Dakota.

POS FEATURES INCLUDE

  • Inventory management: Keep track of your inventory levels and automatically update them as sales are made.
  • Sales tracking: Monitor sales in real-time and generate reports on sales data.
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with state regulations through built-in compliance checks.
  • Proven Integrations: Ecommerce, Customer Experience, Marketing, and more
  • Customer management: Create customer profiles and track customer information.
  • Hardware Integrations: Integrated Scales, Scanners, Printers
  • Advanced Reporting: Generate detailed reports on sales, inventory, and customer data
  • EXPERIENCE : Providing reliable POS software to the cannabis space since 2010

If you are interested in learning more, Request a demo today

SOUTH DAKOTA FAQs

What kind of Cannabis business licenses are available in South Dakota?

SDCL 34-20G establishes the following registration types: cultivator, manufacturer, dispensary, and testing. 

Where can I find the rules and regulations governing medical cannabis in South Dakota?

Rules and Regulations can be found HERE

How much does it cost to apply for a cannabis business license in South Dakota?

The South Dakota Department of Health collects a non-refundable fee for an initial or renewal application for an establishment registration certificate of $5,000.

Is Biotrack Integrated with South Dakota’s Reporting system?

Yes, we have a longstanding, proven integration with METRC, the provider of South Dakota’s Track and Trace system. Individual certificates are required for cultivation, product manufacturing, and dispensary operations.

Can I open a Cannabis Business anywhere in South Dakota?

Local governments have the ability to ban cannabis cultivators, testing facilities, wholesalers and/or retailers from operating within its limits. However, a local government cannot prohibit the delivery of Cannabis on public roads within its jurisdiction.

Who are the current operating entities in the South Dakota cannabis market?

A list of certified establishments can be found HERE