Using your card · South Dakota
Does South Dakota accept out-of-state medical cards?
Yes. Non-residents with a valid medical card from their home jurisdiction can register for a non-renewable South Dakota nonresident ID number valid up to six months.
Traveling from South Dakota
Your South Dakota card is issued under South Dakota law, so other states decide for themselves whether to honor it. Never carry cannabis across state lines — that's a federal offense, including on flights.
Read our reciprocity guide.
Sources
- Medical Cannabis Program - South Dakota Department of Health
- Patients, Caregivers & Practitioners - South Dakota Department of Health
- SDCL 34-20G-1 Definitions
- SDCL 34-20G-29 Registry card application and fee waiver
- SDCL 34-20G-43 Expiration of registry identification card
- SDCL 34-20G-5.1 Certification not authorized
This guide is general information, not medical or legal advice. Laws change — confirm details with your state agency. State facts last checked October 7, 2026.