South Dakota Statutes
§ 34-20G-52 — Proof of unavailability of defense to prosecution.
South Dakota § 34-20G-52
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Bluebook
S.D. Codified Laws § 34-20G-52 (2026).
Text
An affirmative defense and motion to dismiss shall fail if the prosecution proves that:
(1)The person had a registry identification card revoked for misconduct; or (2) The purpose for the possession or cultivation of cannabis was not solely for palliative or therapeutic use by the person with a debilitating medical condition who raised the defense.
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Legislative History
Initiated Measure No. 26, approved Nov. 3, 2020, eff. Jul. 1, 2021.
Nearby Sections
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§ 34-1-1
§ 34-1-1§ 34-1-1.1
Department reorganized and continued.§ 34-1-15
§ 34-1-15§ 34-1-19
Repealed§ 34-1-2
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Bluebook (online)
South Dakota § 34-20G-52, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sd/34-20G-52.