South Dakota statute
SDCL § 34-20B-118 — Industrial hemp--Chemical modification or conversion--Sale or distribution--Penalty
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 20B: Drugs And Substances Control, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of SDCL § 34-20B-118
Statutory text current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of South Dakota.
No person or entity may:
(1) Chemically modify or convert industrial hemp as defined in § 38-35-1, or engage in any process that converts cannabidiol, into delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinol, or any other tetrahydrocannabinol isomer, analog, or derivative; or
(2) Sell or distribute industrial hemp or an industrial hemp product that contains chemically derived cannabinoids or cannabinoids created by chemically modifying or converting a hemp extract.
A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is industrial hemp a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Industrial hemp is a Class 2 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 34-20B-118.
Which South Dakota statute covers industrial hemp?
Industrial hemp is governed by SDCL § 34-20B-118 (Industrial hemp--Chemical modification or conversion--Sale or distribution--Penalty).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.