This bill significantly restructures South Dakota's industrial hemp regulations by repealing most of the existing rules and replacing them with a streamlined framework. The new law updates definitions—including how "chemically derived cannabinoids" are defined to exclude certain naturally occurring processes and topical products—and clarifies licensing requirements for hemp growers and processors. Overall, the bill modernizes the state's hemp program while maintaining oversight through the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 136
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 30, NAYS 4. S.J. 94
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 1. S.J. 5
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources S.J. 10
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Prime sponsor · Sen
Do Pass
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