What is commercial cannabis cultivation and processing?

Cannabis cultivation is the process of growing cannabis within a regulated environment for the consumption via a medical or adult-use cannabis program. Generally cultivation refers to the agricultural activities associated with the propagation and growing of cannabis. Cannabis processing is when you manufacture finished cannabis products, packaging of dried flowers or manufacture and package cannabis-based products (i.e. extracts, edibles, and topicals). To be able to produce cannabis and cannabis derived products commercially a specific license is required, requirements depend on the state in which you are locating this business.

How much will I need to spend for a cannabis cultivation license and facility?

The fees for a cannabis cultivation license vary greatly depending on the state in which the facility is to be located. Also facility build out costs vary greatly depending on the type of cannabis cultivation facility (indoor, mixed-light green house, outdoor). Depending on the facility type a cultivation facility can range from 2 million to 20 million dollars.

Is South Dakota currently accepting applications for cannabis establishment licensure?

Yes, South Dakota is currently accepting applications for cannabis establishment licenses on a rolling basis and the state has not established a limit to how many licenses they offer. Local municipalities are holding separate lottery processes to award licensure in their jurisdictions. To learn more please reach out to our team at Cannabis License Experts.

Are cannabis establishments allowed to transport cannabis from other states to sell in North Dakota?

No, cannabis is federally illegal and considered a schedule 1 drug. All state run cannabis programs are limited to production and sales specifically within that state.

Is adult-use cannabis legal in South Dakota?

No, adult-use cannabis is not legal in South Dakota however small amounts of cannabis are decriminalized for adults 21 and over. Despite passing an adult-use cannabis initiative in 2020, South Dakota’s anticipated cannabis market was shut down by a South Dakota Supreme Court ruling.

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South Dakota Dispensary- Market Overview

The first state to legalize both medical and adult-use cannabis simultaneously, South Dakota through voter initiative passed two ballot measures in 2020 making history. Measure legalized medical cannabis and established a medical program for qualifying patients. Amendment A legalized adult use cannabis however after the election the Governor of South Dakota filed a lawsuit creating major delays in the legalization process and eventually leading to the South Dakota Supreme Court overturning the Amendment 4-1 and putting a halt to the adult use legalization process. Advocates in the state are gearing up for a new adult use legalization bill for 2022, the deadline for South Dakota cannabis license submission to be included on the ballot is early May 2022.

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South Dakota cannabis license Requirements, Timelines, and Selection

South Dakota’s medical cannabis program and facility licensing is regulated and overseen by the South Dakota Department of Health. The Department accepts South Dakota cannabis license applications on a rolling basis and has not established firm limits on the number of licenses it will issue but instead defer to local municipalities to set these limits. While cities have the authority to limit South Dakota cannabis license numbers in their jurisdiction they cannot outright ban medical cannabis dispensaries from locating within the municipality. Multiple cities have developed a local South Dakota cannabis licensing lottery process to award dispensary licenses. An updated list of these processes is available on the Department’s website for cannabis.

South Dakota Medical Cannabis License Types and license numbers as of 5/2/2022

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Resources include the US Census Bureau, City-Data.com, and any additional relevant resources.
Total # of Counties
Total # of Cities/Towns
County population in 2019	183,793

Sioux Falls

Median Age

$61K

Medial Income

$219K

Median Home Price

$849/Month

Fair Market Rent

Business Climate

Overall, the majority of the state has embraced the formal legalization of cannabis for medical use. It is anticipated that the state will move towards adult legalization despite already passing a voter initiative that was then reversed. Licensing is in early stages and opportunities within South Dakota’s cannabis industry continue to open as more municipalities begin licensing businesses. South Dakota is known for being one of the easiest and cheapest states to start a business in due to its low tax burdens, lack of income tax, lowest utility rates as well as low commercial rent costs.

South Dakota Dispensary - Financial Requirements

Many States and local jurisdictions require a certain level of liquidity, cash on hand, and /or CPA and/or bank letters to ensure that South Dakota cannabis license applicants have the financial wherewithal from the South Dakota cannabis license process through to the initial 2-5 years of operations. South Dakota does not require a minimum amount of capital for its state South Dakota cannabis license application process, individual municipalities may have separate requirements. Each South Dakota cannabis license application has a nonrefundable fee of $5,000.

Real Estate & Zoning

South Dakota cannabis license regulations require that local municipalities define the zoning and limitations for cannabis establishments. Local zoning laws often restrict cannabis establishments from locating within proximity to certain business types, schools, and other prohibited areas that should be researched according to local and municipal rules. Possession of real estate and local approval is required during the South Dakota cannabis license establishment process.

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Rapid City

Median Age

$51K

Medical Income

$207K

Median Home Price

$828M

Fair Market Rent

77,503

Country Population in 2019

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