Medical Cannabis | South Dakota Department of Health

How to apply:

• Physicians can now access the medical cannabis patient portal and begin certifying medical cannabis patients. Once certified by a physician, patients will then be able to access the online application process and complete their applications. Approved applicants will have medical cannabis patient card mailed to them. View application portal here.
• Patient Process Overview?

Patients cannot start the medical cannabis application process until their physician creates a certification, which will automatically create a patient account. In South Dakota, dispensaries, not pharmacies, sell cannabis. Medical certification is not a prescription. Establishments:

• When applying for a medical cannabis establishment registration certificate, applicants may utilize the tools below to ensure they are prepared to answer all questions and have all required documents:

Establishment(s) Checklist Medical Cannabis Establishment Application Form Account Registration Guidance Application Guidance Frequently asked questions located at the bottom of the website: https://medcannabis.sd.gov/

11/10/2025