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Is EPN / Euphorinol Legal in South Dakota? (2026)

Edible / ingestible

Illegal

As of July 25, 2026, EPN / Euphorinol is illegal to sell at retail in South Dakota as edible / ingestible. EPN edible illegal in South Dakota - semi-synthetic 'chemically derived cannabinoid' barred from sale by SDCL 34-20B-118(2). Effective 2024-07-01. Controlling source: SDCL 34-20B-118 (SL 2024, ch 129, Sec. 2) - chemical modification/conversion ban; sale of chemically derived cannabinoids prohibited.

Verified July 25, 2026 · confidence: confirmed
Rule type
permanent
Tier
schedule i
Limit
(total ban)
Effective
2024-07-01
Effectively prohibitive
Semi-synthetic 'chemically derived cannabinoid' barred from sale by SDCL 34-20B-118(2) regardless of dose.

Controlling language, verbatim

SDCL 34-20B-118 - No person or entity may: ... (2) Sell or distribute industrial hemp or an industrial hemp product that contains chemically derived cannabinoids or cannabinoids created by chemically modifying or converting a hemp extract. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. SDCL 34-20B-118 (SL 2024, ch 129, Sec. 2) - chemical modification/conversion ban; sale of chemically derived cannabinoids prohibited (Justia (mirror of S.D. Codified Laws; sdlegislature.gov is JS-only)) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. South Dakota HB 1125 (2024) — chemically derived cannabinoids (South Dakota Legislative Research Council) PRIMARYOFFICIAL

Change history

  • Effective date changed from none to 2024-07-01.

Vape / inhalable

Illegal

As of July 25, 2026, EPN / Euphorinol is illegal to sell at retail in South Dakota as vape / inhalable. EPN vape illegal in South Dakota - semi-synthetic 'chemically derived cannabinoid' barred from sale by SDCL 34-20B-118(2) (both forms). Effective 2024-07-01. Controlling source: SDCL 34-20B-118 (SL 2024, ch 129, Sec. 2) - chemical modification/conversion ban; sale of chemically derived cannabinoids prohibited.

Verified July 25, 2026 · confidence: confirmed
Rule type
permanent
Tier
schedule i
Limit
(total ban)
Effective
2024-07-01
Effectively prohibitive
Semi-synthetic 'chemically derived cannabinoid' barred from sale by SDCL 34-20B-118(2); inhalable format separately restricted.

Controlling language, verbatim

SDCL 34-20B-118 - No person or entity may: ... (2) Sell or distribute industrial hemp or an industrial hemp product that contains chemically derived cannabinoids or cannabinoids created by chemically modifying or converting a hemp extract. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. SDCL 34-20B-118 (SL 2024, ch 129, Sec. 2) - chemical modification/conversion ban; sale of chemically derived cannabinoids prohibited (Justia (mirror of S.D. Codified Laws; sdlegislature.gov is JS-only)) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. South Dakota HB 1125 (2024) — chemically derived cannabinoids (South Dakota Legislative Research Council) PRIMARYOFFICIAL

Change history

  • Effective date changed from none to 2024-07-01.

Status by product form in South Dakota

FormStatusHeadlineVerified
Edible / ingestible IllegalEPN edible illegal in South Dakota - semi-synthetic 'chemically derived cannabinoid' barred from sale by SDCL 34-20B-118(2).2026-07-25
Vape / inhalable IllegalEPN vape illegal in South Dakota - semi-synthetic 'chemically derived cannabinoid' barred from sale by SDCL 34-20B-118(2) (both forms).2026-07-25

Where EPN / Euphorinol stands across the country

LegalRestrictedGray areaIllegalNot yet verified

Among South Dakota's 6 neighbors, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota and Wyoming are illegal; Nebraska is gray area.

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Federal posture

Federally restricted. Contested hemp lane now; excluded as semi-synthetic at the Nov 12, 2026 cliff (P.L. 119-37 Sec. 781) Federal detail

Pending deadlines

  • 2026-11-12 · Federal · Federal hemp redefinition, Nov 12 slice: cannabinoids the plant cannot produce leave hemp (H.R. 5371 (Pub. L. 119-37, Sec. 781))
  • 2026-12-11 · Federal · Federal hemp redefinition, Dec 11 piece: total THC 0.3% and 0.4 mg total THC per container (H.R. 6500 (Pub. L. 119-103) / Pub. L. 119-37 Sec. 781)
    Pub. L. 119-103 (continuing resolution, Sept 2, 2026) delayed the rest of the Pub. L. 119-37 sec. 781 hemp definition to Dec 11, 2026 (CRS IF13136, Sept 28, 2026): hemp is measured by total tetrahydrocannabinols including THCA (0.3% dry weight), and any final product over 0.4 mg combined total THC and cannabinoids with similar effects per container leaves hemp. A product that leaves hemp is marijuana, Schedule I, in every state.

Verbatim law on file for South Dakota

4 instruments on file for this compound's framework in South Dakota; 4 of 4 citations above are official sources. Each text carries its source and a fingerprint that changes when the law does.

SDCL 34-20B-118 · Industrial hemp--Chemical modification or conversion--Sale or distribution--PenaltyMIRROR
Instrument
Industrial hemp--Chemical modification or conversion--Sale or distribution--Penalty
Source
https://law.justia.com/codes/south-dakota/title-34/chapter-20b/section-34-20b-118/
Retrieved
2026-07-02
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34-20B-118. Industrial hemp--Chemical modification or conversion--Sale or distribution--Penalty.

No person or entity may:

(1) Chemically modify or convert industrial hemp as defined in Sec. 38-35-1, or engage in any process that converts cannabidiol, into delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinol, or any other tetrahydrocannabinol isomer, analog, or derivative; or

(2) Sell or distribute industrial hemp or an industrial hemp product that contains chemically derived cannabinoids or cannabinoids created by chemically modifying or converting a hemp extract.

A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
SDCL 38-35-1; SDCL 34-20B-118, -119 (HB 1125, 2024) · SDCL 38-35-1; SDCL 34-20B-118, -119 (HB 1125, 2024)OFFICIAL
Instrument
SDCL 38-35-1; SDCL 34-20B-118, -119 (HB 1125, 2024)
Source
https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/293027.pdf?Year=2026
Retrieved
2026-10-07
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[As reproduced in SB 61 (2026) introduced text:] SDCL 38-35-1 [Hemp has a total delta-9 THC concentration of] "not more than three-tenths of one percent on a dry weight basis." [HB 1125 (2024) amended 34-20B-118 to prohibit converting hemp or cannabidiol into delta-8, delta-9, delta-10 or other THC isomers and selling hemp products containing chemically derived cannabinoids; violation a Class 2 misdemeanor.] [Bracketed spans summarized.]
SDCL 38-35-1(7) and 34-20B-1(3) and 34-20B (new section) (2024 HB 1125) · Definition of 'industrial hemp product' and 'chemically derived cannabinoid'; prohibition on sale/distribution of chemically derived cannabinoidsOFFICIAL
Instrument
Definition of 'industrial hemp product' and 'chemically derived cannabinoid'; prohibition on sale/distribution of chemically derived cannabinoids
Source
https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/261049.pdf
Retrieved
2026-07-19
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34-20B-1(3): "Chemically derived cannabinoid," a chemical substance created by a chemical reaction that changes the molecular structure of any chemical substance derived from the cannabis plant. The term does not include cannabinoids produced by decarboxylation from a naturally occurring cannabinoid acid without the use of a chemical catalyst. 38-35-1(7) "Industrial hemp product," a finished manufactured product, or consumer product made from industrial hemp with a total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than three-tenths of one percent, derived from or made by processing industrial hemp. This term does not include a product containing chemically derived cannabinoids, including: (a) Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as delta-8 THC; (b) Delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as delta-10 THC; (c) Tetrahydrocannabinol acetate, also known as THC-O acetate or THC-O; (d) Hexahydrocannabinol, also known as HHC; or (e) Tetrahydrocannabiphoral, also known as THCP. New section added to chapter 34-20B: No person or entity may: (1) Chemically modify or convert industrial hemp as defined in Sec. 38-35-1, or engage in any process that converts cannabidiol, into delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinol, or any other tetrahydrocannabinol isomer, analog, or derivative; or (2) Sell or distribute industrial hemp or an industrial hemp product that contains chemically derived cannabinoids or cannabinoids created by chemically modifying or converting a hemp extract. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
SDCL 38-35-21 · Industrial hemp for smoking prohibited--Violation as misdemeanorOFFICIAL
Instrument
Industrial hemp for smoking prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor
Source
https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/38-35-21
Retrieved
2026-07-18
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The sale or use of industrial hemp for smoking or inhaling is prohibited. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

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