Is THCA Legal in South Dakota?
South Dakota permits hemp under USDA rules and launched a medical cannabis program in 2021. THCA flower is treated as cannabis when intoxicating and not allowed through hemp-only channels.
Legal Overview
- Medical cannabis: regulated by the SD Dept. of Health. SD DOH Cannabis.
- Hemp program: run by SD Dept. of Agriculture & Natural Resources. SD Hemp.
- THCA status: high-THCA flower is treated as cannabis, not hemp.
Wholesale Buyer Guidance
- Licensed-only trade: bulk THCA must be sold through medical cannabis licensees.
- CBD hemp safe: CBD oil, capsules, and topicals remain clear for wholesale.
Market Impact
South Dakota’s medical cannabis program is smaller compared to neighbors. Wholesale THCA flower demand exists but is limited to licensed medical supply chains. Safer wholesale targets include CBD hemp products.