Bill > HB1209

This bill repeals an existing provision of South Dakota law that previously allowed probationers and parolees to use medical cannabis under certain conditions. Specifically, the bill eliminates the current requirement that a medical practitioner must attest to the medical appropriateness of medical cannabis use for individuals under supervision by the Unified Judicial System or the Department of Corrections. The existing law had required practitioners to confirm that medical cannabis use was consistent with the medical standard of care, reasonable based on medical examination and diagnostic results, and comparatively reasonable in terms of risks and benefits relative to other treatment options. By repealing this section of law, the bill effectively prohibits probationers and parolees from using medical cannabis, regardless of their medical condition or practitioner recommendations. This change represents a stricter approach to medical cannabis use for individuals under legal supervision, potentially limiting their access to a treatment option they were previously permitted to use.

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https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/25978