Are THC Drinks Legal in South Dakota?

The ShipSips Team

Last verified October 16, 2026 against the official sources listed at the end of this page. General information, not legal advice.

South Dakota THC drink laws at a glance

Status Unclear / in flux[1][4][8]
THC limit per serving No limit found
THC limit per container No limit found; 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight
Minimum age None for delta-9; 21 for delta-8, THCA, HHC
Where it’s sold No license; legality turns on how the THC is made[1][4][8]
Online sales and shipping (state rule) No specific rule
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Last verified October 16, 2026

Short answer

Unclear. South Dakota has no drink-specific hemp rules, but since 2024 it bans selling hemp products containing chemically derived or converted cannabinoids, and a 2025 Attorney General opinion says most hemp-derived THC products are illegal to sell.[1][4][8]

South Dakota has no beverage-specific hemp THC rules, but since 2024 it has banned selling hemp products containing 'chemically derived cannabinoids' or cannabinoids created by chemically modifying or converting hemp extract (SDCL 34-20B-118). The Attorney General's Official Opinion 25-04 (Nov 3, 2025) says most hemp-derived THC on the market is made by chemical conversion or extraction and is therefore illegal to sell to anyone, and that whether a given THC beverage is legal cannot be answered without a reputable lab report. A 2026 bill to ban hemp-derived intoxicants outright failed in the Senate.[1][4][8]

Delta-9 THC drinks in South Dakota: what’s allowed

  • Limit per serving: No per-serving limit found in SDCL ch. 38-35 or 34-20B.
  • Limit per container or package: No per-container limit found; hemp must be no more than 0.3% total Delta-9 THC on a dry weight basis (SDCL 38-35-1).
  • How THC is counted: Delta-9 only
  • Delta-8, THCA and other cannabinoids: Selling hemp products with chemically derived cannabinoids or cannabinoids made by chemically modifying or converting hemp extract is a Class 2 misdemeanor, as is converting CBD into Delta-8/9/10 (SDCL 34-20B-118). 'Industrial hemp product' excludes Delta-8, Delta-10, THC-O, HHC and THCP (SDCL 38-35-1). Hemp for smoking is banned (SDCL 38-35-21). Selling Delta-8, THCA, THC-O or HHC products to under-21s is a Class 1 misdemeanor (SDCL 34-20B-117).[1][4]

Age and purchase rules in South Dakota

  • Minimum age: No statutory minimum age for Delta-9 THC hemp beverages was found. 21 for products containing Delta-8 THC, THCA, THC-O acetate, or HHC (SDCL 34-20B-117, as amended by 2026 SB 45).
  • Where it can be sold: No state retail license or channel restriction for hemp products found; the legality question is about how the THC was made (SDCL 34-20B-118) rather than who sells it.[1][4][8]
  • Seller licenses: No state retail registration for hemp-derived consumer products found. The state hemp grower/processor program is repealed effective Jan 1, 2027 in favor of federal (USDA) regulation (2026 SB 39).[1][4][8]
  • Online sales, shipping and delivery: No South Dakota statute or agency page addressing online sale or direct shipping of hemp THC products to consumers was found (searched SDCL 38-35 and 34-20B and the AG opinion). The sale ban in SDCL 34-20B-118 applies regardless of channel.

How the federal hemp rule affects South Dakota

Federal law is a separate layer on top of South Dakota law. A federal law signed November 12, 2025 rewrites the federal definition of hemp so that finished products may contain no more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container. A second law signed September 2, 2026 delays most of that change until December 11, 2026; until then it applies only to products made with cannabinoids the cannabis plant can’t produce naturally. Follow the dates on our federal hemp rule tracker.[F1][F2]

Pending bills and local rules in South Dakota

  • Federal P.L. 119-103 sec. 2019: P.L. 119-37 hemp redefinition (0.4 mg total THC per container) effective Dec 11, 2026 for most products; SB 39 makes South Dakota rely on federal hemp rules from Jan 1, 2027[10]
  • South Dakota Legislature — watch the 2027 session for renewed hemp-intoxicant bills (2026 SB 61 failed)
  • Local rules: None found.

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South Dakota THC drink FAQ

Is delta-9 THC legal in South Dakota?

Unclear. South Dakota has no drink-specific hemp rules, but since 2024 it bans selling hemp products containing chemically derived or converted cannabinoids, and a 2025 Attorney General opinion says most hemp-derived THC products are illegal to sell.

Does South Dakota law allow online sales or shipping of THC drinks?

No South Dakota statute or agency page addressing online sale or direct shipping of hemp THC products to consumers was found (searched SDCL 38-35 and 34-20B and the AG opinion). The sale ban in SDCL 34-20B-118 applies regardless of channel.

What is the THC limit for drinks in South Dakota?

Per serving: No per-serving limit found in SDCL ch. 38-35 or 34-20B. Per container or package: No per-container limit found; hemp must be no more than 0.3% total Delta-9 THC on a dry weight basis (SDCL 38-35-1).

What is the minimum age for THC drinks in South Dakota?

No statutory minimum age for Delta-9 THC hemp beverages was found. 21 for products containing Delta-8 THC, THCA, THC-O acetate, or HHC (SDCL 34-20B-117, as amended by 2026 SB 45).

What changes for South Dakota with the federal hemp rule?

The federal cap of 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container is scheduled to apply to most hemp products from December 11, 2026, on top of South Dakota law. See the federal hemp rule tracker for the latest dates.

What changed and when

  • July 1, 2024: SL 2024 ch 129 (HB 1125) ban on selling hemp products with chemically derived/converted cannabinoids (SDCL 34-20B-118) in effect[1]
  • November 3, 2025: AG Official Opinion 25-04 on THC-infused and hemp-derived products[8]
  • January 22, 2026: SB 61 (ban hemp-derived intoxicants not for medical purposes) fails in the Senate 14–19[6]
  • March 16, 2026: SB 45 signed (SL 2026 ch 151): 21+ for Delta-8, THCA, THC-O, HHC products[4]
  • March 30, 2026: SB 39 signed (SL 2026 ch 167): repeals state hemp program, effective Jan 1, 2027[5]
  • January 1, 2027: SB 39 takes effect (state hemp licensing replaced by federal regulation; industrial hemp product exclusions kept)[5]

What we couldn’t confirm

  • Whether delta-9 THC obtained by extraction (not conversion) counts as “chemically derived”.
  • How the 0.3% dry-weight limit applies to finished drinks.

THC drink laws in states near South Dakota

Sources

Official sources first. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. SDCL 34-20B-118 (chemically derived cannabinoid ban) (official; checked October 16, 2026)
  2. SDCL ch. 34-20B (incl. 34-20B-117 as amended) (official; checked October 16, 2026)
  3. SDCL ch. 38-35 (industrial hemp) (official; checked October 16, 2026)
  4. SL 2026 ch 151 (SB 45) (official; checked October 16, 2026)
  5. 2026 SB 39 (SL 2026 ch 167), enrolled (official; checked October 16, 2026)
  6. 2026 SB 61 bill record and Senate vote (official; checked October 16, 2026)
  7. South Dakota Legislature — 2026 bills signed by the Governor (official; checked October 16, 2026)
  8. SD Attorney General Official Opinion 25-04 (Nov 3, 2025) (official; checked October 16, 2026)
  9. SD Attorney General 2026 Legislative Summary (official; checked October 16, 2026)
  10. Federal P.L. 119-103 (sec. 2019 hemp delay) (official; checked October 16, 2026)

General information, not legal advice. Hemp laws change often; check the official sources above and your local rules. ShipSips sells only to adults 21 and over.

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