South Dakota

Medical cannabis patients can possess up to three ounces of marijuana. This includes other cannabis-derived products. It's important to note that this possession limit only applies to registered patients with a valid medical cannabis card.

Senate Bill 24, as amended in conference committee, permits registered patients to cultivate a total of four marijuana plants (two mature, two immature) and to legally possess the harvest from those plants.

Employers generally have broad discretion to implement drug testing programs, including pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion testing.

*Remember, establishing robust documentation is a key risk mitigant for employers in states like South Dakota.

Employers typically define safety-sensitive positions as those where impairment could endanger employees or others, such as operating machinery or driving.

Drug test results are considered confidential medical information. Employers must handle these results with care and avoid disclosing them to unauthorized individuals. Additionally, the collection process should be conducted in a manner that respects employee privacy.