Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. South Dakota law
Cannabis laws in Sioux Falls follow South Dakota’s state law. Cannabis enforcement and penalties are governed by jurisdiction law, not city-specific rules in most cases.
Medical cannabis is legal for qualifying patients through the state program. Recreational use remains illegal. Possession without medical qualification can result in penalties.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Available
- Possession: Legal for qualified patients
- Buying/Selling: Illegal except through medical program
- Tourists: Subject to the same laws as residents
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Sioux Falls police had a reputation for actively looking for weed and taking possession seriously.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Downtown and the area around Augustana College were the places mentioned.
Marijuana Prices
- Dank: US$55–60 per ⅛ oz
- Decent nugs: US$45–50 per ⅛ oz
- 1 g: US$15–25
- 1 oz: US$90–110
- Earthy, seedy schwag: US$20–25 per ⅛ oz
- Semi-green buds, sometimes sinsemilla: US$60–65 per ⅛ oz in another quote
More Information
For a city with strict enforcement, Sioux Falls had more variety than you might expect.