FAQs & Resources

You must be a medical cannabis patient or caregiver, registered with the South Dakota Department of Health, to access the dispensary or purchase medical cannabis products, in accordance with state laws and department rules. Only registered patients and caregivers or authorized Genesis Farms’ agents are allowed to enter the sales area.

Yes, after speaking to your medical practitioner and registering with the South Dakota Department of Health you should receive a medical card. If you have completed the registration process but still haven’t received your card, you should contact the Department of Health at http://medcannabis.sd.gov/ or 605-773-3361

You must be 18 years of age or older (or have parental consent if under 18); have a current diagnosis of a qualifying condition; have written certification from a medical practitioner; and provide proof of being a South Dakota resident. You may also register as a non-resident patient at the Department of Health’s discretion, depending on your home state’s laws and requirements.

Step 1: Schedule an appointment with a medical practitioner.

Step 2: If you qualify, a certification is issued through the online portal.

Step 3: Receive an email to create an account on the online portal.

Step 4: Upon DOH approval a medical card will be mailed to you.

Step 5: Visit a Genesis Farms location for the most affordable and best quality medical cannabis in South Dakota.

Patients in South Dakota are required to see their physicians at least once a year to keep their state-issued medical cards valid.

You have a 45-day window to initiate the renewal process prior to the expiration date of your current Medical Marijuana Card.

Please note that once you have initiated your Medical Marijuana Card renewal process, your current card may be invalid until you receive your new Medical Marijuana Card in the mail. You may not be allowed to make any purchases from dispensaries. With this in mind, you may want to make sure you have enough Medical Marijuana to last you through this period that you will be unable to make purchases.

For example - Card #1 expires on 1/1/24. You may go to the physician up to 45 days before the expiration to get an updated recommendation for another year and pay the renewal fee...

South Dakota will review the renewal card application. Once the renewal card has

been approved and printed it is mailed the same day. This process typically takes approximately 2 weeks but it is possible it may take longer.

You will then receive a brand-new patient renewal card with a new number and you will be able to purchase as normal.

Once you arrive at one of our dispensaries you’ll enter through a secure entry vestibule to ensure proper verification and to protect patient privacy.

Provide our staff with you medical card and state ID or Driver's License. The verification process will take a minute or two for first-time patients as we need to verify your information by using the state’s mandated patient verification software. You’ll receive your medical card and ID back and be allowed entry into the dispensary’ sales area.

Upon entering, new patients will be required to fill out a one-time authorization form that allows the dispensary to keep your card on file and avoid the verification process on future visits.

Purchasing products is simple and our staff is here to help you make the right selection. Some locations may be cash-only but we are working to provide more payment options such as Debit processing in the future. In the meantime, we also have an ATM available in every dispensary lobby.

Genesis Farms’ cultivation, production and lab staff are working urgently to provide the following products, at the most affordable pricing and of consistent and superior quality:

Grade A Smokable Cannabis Flower

Pre-rolled Smokable Cannabis Flower

Cannabis Concentrates

Cannabis Oils

Pre-Filled Cannabis Vape Cartridges

Cannabis Infused Edibles (Gummies and Hard Sweets)

Other Cannabis Products (Info Coming Soon)

Medical cannabis patients in South Dakota can possess up to three ounces of products at a given time, and may purchase up to three ounces of cannabis within a 14-day period. The state maintains equivalency standards to non-flower products such as edibles and oils, so make sure to check your allotment with one of our staff during your next visit. The state maintains strict and oversight and tracking of patient purchases so unfortunately we are unable to make exceptions or sell amounts that would cause a patient to exceed their legally permitted allotment.

Unfortunately state law prohibits licensed cannabis establishments from conducting sales online, however we provide online menus for each of your locations which are updated daily to ensure accuracy, and are meant to help you save time by looking at your options ahead of visiting our stores. Please beware that our online menus are provided as a courtesy however there may be times we run out of a product or must switch out batches with different potencies than listed.

Some locations may be cash-only but we are working to provide more payment options such as Debit processing. In the meantime, wehave an ATM available in every dispensary lobby.

Medical cannabis may be used in a private space where smoking and/or vaping are allowed.

Due to state and local laws, smoking cannabis in public spaces is prohibited.

South Dakota state law prohibits any person from consuming cannabis products at a licensed dispensary. Product must be sealed in a tamper-evident and child-resistant container prior to leaving the premises.

NO. Medical cannabis products purchased at the dispensary are intended only to be consumed or possessed by a registered patient or caregiver.

However, a patient or caregiver may “gift” or transfer cannabis to another registered patient, as long as both patients follow all applicable state laws and department rules regarding the use and possession of medical cannabis by registered patients and caregivers.

To keep your cannabis fresh, store it in a cool, dry and dark place. We advise that you keep cannabis flower sealed in a glass jar and only open it upon use.

For safety, please keep your cannabis in child-resistant packaging, and in a locked and secure location in your home away from children and pets.

Discover more safe storage tips in our Helpful Links below.

Under no circumstances should you drive or operate machinery under the influence of cannabis.

Be sure to securely store your cannabis in your vehicle out of reach of the driver and passengers, typically in the trunk or glove box. Storage containers should be sealed

Medical cannabis products purchased in South Dakota are not allowed to cross state lines.

Genesis Farms Medical Cannabis is held to standards of the South Dakota Department of Health. Each batch of cannabis-derived products are independently lab tested for pesticides, microbials, heavy-metals, and potency before it reaches the dispensary.

Taxes from the sale of medical cannabis are collected by the South Dakota Department of Revenue and are used to fund public schools and support the state governments’ General Fund.

The underground market's many drawbacks include the risk of fraud, the possibility of violence, and being saddled with counterfeit goods or adulterated products, which is especially dangerous in the case of medications.