Bill > HB1124

This bill proposes to repeal a section of South Dakota law (§ 34-20G-53) that previously stated an individual is not required to have a registry identification card in order to use an affirmative defense related to a legal matter (likely concerning medical marijuana, based on the statute number). By removing this provision, the bill eliminates language that clarified a procedural right for individuals, though the practical implications are not entirely clear without additional context about the specific legal circumstances surrounding registry cards and the associated affirmative defense. The bill appears to be a technical amendment that simplifies or removes a redundant or unnecessary legal provision, potentially streamlining existing regulations related to registry identification.

Health and Social Services

https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26122