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South Dakota Cannabis Possession Limits (2026)

Conditional: In South Dakota, recreational possession by anyone who is not a registered patient is illegal and a misdemeanor.

ConditionalVerified Aug 2, 2026

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In South Dakota, recreational possession by anyone who is not a registered patient is illegal and a misdemeanor. Registered patients may possess up to 3 ounces, plus allowable products per dosage.

Official source: doh.sd.gov →

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Cannabis Possession Limits in states bordering South Dakota

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IowaConditional
Cannabis possession is illegal in Iowa for anyone who is not a registered patient. Registered patients are capped at 4.5 grams of THC per 90 days, and a practitioner may authorize more for terminal or established patients.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: hhs.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →
MinnesotaPermitted
In Minnesota, adults 21 and older may possess in public up to 2 ounces of flower, 8 grams of concentrate, and edibles containing up to 800 milligrams of THC, and up to 2 pounds of flower at a private residence.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: revisor.mn.gov · Full Minnesota rule →
MontanaPermitted
In Montana, adults 21 and older may possess up to 1 ounce, of which no more than 8 grams may be concentrate and no more than 800 milligrams of THC may be in edibles.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: mtrevenue.gov · Full Montana rule →
NebraskaConditional
Recreational possession is illegal in Nebraska, though registered patients with a practitioner's certification may possess up to 5 ounces. A regulated supply was not yet available as of May 2026.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: lcc.nebraska.gov · Full Nebraska rule →
North DakotaConditional
Recreational possession is illegal in North Dakota, but under 14 grams (0.5 ounce) by adults 21 and older is decriminalized — a fine of up to $1,000 and no jail. Registered patients may possess up to 3 ounces of dried flower.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: ndlegis.gov · Full North Dakota rule →
WyomingRestricted
Marijuana is illegal to possess in Wyoming in any form. …
Verified Aug 27, 2026 · Source: wyoleg.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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