South Dakota is preparing to join the ranks of states legalizing adult-use cannabis. Attorney General Marty Jackley recently submitted a proposal for legalizing recreational marijuana to Secretary of State Monae Johnson. The draft, unveiled on November 17, is now under a mandatory 10-day public review period as per state law.
Citizens have until November 27 to submit their feedback on the proposal. Following this, the Attorney General will finalize the legislative summary within a subsequent 10-day period. As Dakota News Now noted, for the measure to appear on the 2024 ballot, it must garner the support of at least 17,509 signatories.
Past Attempts and Current Challenges
South Dakota’s journey towards legalization is not new. In 2020, the state legalized medical marijuana through Initiated Measure 26. There are 254 approved practitioners and 12,791 patients with approved medical cannabis cards, serviced by 90 dispensaries across the state, according to Green Market Report.
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