18 E Main St Suite #3, Vermillion, SD, 57069
South Dakota Health and Cannabis Care
Temporarily Closed Until Further Notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.
PHONE: 605-836-1692
18 E Main St Suite #3, Vermillion, SD, 57069
Temporarily Closed Until Further Notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.
PHONE: 605-836-1692
Schedule your appointment with our provider. CONSULTATIONS ARE FREE! Prior to your visit, complete the electronic paperwork emailed to you by clinic staff. Please note that other services are available and patients can establish care with our office. Our provider specializes in the treatment of anxiety and depression through a multimodal approach but can address any of your primary care needs.
If seeking cannabis therapy, we will submit the required Practitioner Certification Form to the State. The certification form will be submitted once the appointment is complete, health records have been evaluated and an in person physical evaluation have taken place. Appointments last an average of 20 minutes and are hassle-free.
Once you receive your required Practitioner Certification, you will receive an email from the state containing information to complete your online application. You will receive this email within 24 hours of your visit with the clinician. After filling out the state’s online form, you will receive your card in the mail within a maximum of 14 days upon state approval. Although most people receive their cards in under a week! It’s that easy!
How can I access medical cannabis?
Any sale or purchase of medical cannabis must comply with SDCL 34-20G and ARSD 44:90. Any sale or purchase of cannabis outside of the regulated medical cannabis establishments is illegal.
What are the qualifying conditions to become a medical cannabis patient?
Under the law passed by the voters, a condition that allows a patient to use medical cannabis must be a “debilitating medical condition,” which is defined by SDCL 34-20G or medical condition or its treatment that produces one or more of the following: cachexia or wasting syndrome; severe, debilitating pain; severe nausea; PTSD; seizures; or severe and persistent muscle spasms, including those characteristic of multiple sclerosis.
What is the process to apply for a medical cannabis card?
ARSD 44:90:02 establishes the requirements for applying for a medical cannabis card including: Applications for a medical cannabis card cannot be processed until the South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program receives the certification for medical cannabis use by the patient’s practitioner.
Once approved by a qualified provider, what do I need for the state application?
A photocopy of an unexpired form of identification (e.g., driver’s license, passport, US government-issued ID card, tribal ID card, student ID card);
▪ A passport-quality photo; and
▪ A $75 fee. Low-income individuals (those with gross monthly household income <130% of the federal poverty level) can request a reduced fee of $20 by providing documentation of household income.
Is there a yearly renewal fee?
Yes, the renewal fee for a medical cannabis registry identification card is required at the time of renewal with no exceptions. The cost is $75 or $20 if the patient qualifies as low-income.
What type of photo should I submit with my application?
The photograph meeting all the following requirements:
a) A high-resolution color photo that is not blurry, grainy, pixelated, or digitally altered;
b) Uses a clear image of the individual’s face without filters;
c) Uses a plain white or off-white background;
d) Is two by two inches in size;
e) Is printed on matte or glossy photo quality paper; and
f) Is not damaged with holes, creases, or smudge
Note: The easiest way to do this is with your cellphone. You can simly upload it straight from your camera roll.
When will I be able to apply for a medical cannabis card?
The South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program began accepting applications from qualifying patients on November 8, 2021.
Who provides the certification for a medical cannabis patient?
Per SDCL 34-20G-1, a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse, who is licensed with authority to prescribe drugs to humans. In relation to a nonresident cardholder, the term means a person who is licensed with authority to prescribe drugs to humans in the state of the patient's residence.
Is there a list of practitioners that will provide a certification for medical cannabis use?
No, the South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program does not maintain a list of practitioners who will provide a certification for medical cannabis use.
Can a medical cannabis patient have a designated caregiver?
Yes, so long as the designated caregiver:
▪ Is at least twenty-one years of age;
▪ Has agreed to assist with a qualifying patient's medical use of cannabis;
▪ Has not been convicted of a disqualifyingf elony offense; and
▪ Assists no more than five qualifying patients with the medical use of cannabis,unless the
designated caregiver's qualifying patients each reside in or are admitted to a health care facility or residential care facility where the designated caregiver is employed.
What do I need to be able to grow cannabis plants in my home?
As part of the application process to obtain a registry identification card for the South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program, applicants may also apply to cultivate no more than two flowering cannabis plants and two cannabis plants that are not flowering plants in their home.
Am I allowed to consume cannabis in a car?
This question should be referred to local law enforcement or the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.
Where do I find the laws and administrative rules for medical cannabis in South Dakota?
Initiated Measure 26 became SDCL 34-20G. Administrative rules for the program can be found at ARSD 44:90.
How will medical professionals/care provider(s) and/or law enforcement representatives be able to verify I hold a valid medical cannabis permit holder?
The South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program has a statewide patient registry, verification, and licensing system to ensure that only verified patients and caregivers have access to medical cannabis. The patient verification system ensures that South Dakota law enforcement officials have the necessary tools to accurately identify medical cannabis patients/caregivers they may encounter.
Will the information I provide to obtain a medical cannabis registration be secure?
The South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program takes privacy and health information security seriously. The secure online registry system for patients, caregivers, practitioners, and law enforcement will meet or exceed all state and federal standards for confidentiality, accessibility, and information security.
How does medical cannabis use impact a qualifying patient’s employment, housing, parole status, child custody, etc.?
The South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program cannot provide legal advice to qualifying patients as to the impact of medical cannabis use. Qualifying patients or others with legal questions should consult with their own legal counsel.
Provider takes vitals, does a physical assessment and reviews medical chart. Approves patient for medical marijuana card if patient is qualified.
History and physical assessment completed. Annual renewal approval sent into the state.
Any follow-up appointments are covered in the inital fee.
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