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SD HB1065In Committeeas of 2026-02-17

Revise the medical purpose affirmative defense in cannabis prosecution.

Plain-English summary

What happened: A South Dakota bill to revise the medical purpose affirmative defense available in cannabis prosecutions is scheduled for a hearing.

Why it matters: Revisions to the affirmative defense standard affect the legal protections available to patients and potentially to medical cannabis businesses operating in the state.

Affects: patients and retailers

LATEST ACTION: Scheduled for hearing
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