SD HB1211

South Dakota Department of Health must issue medical cannabis registry identification cards in both physical and digital formats to qualifying patients and designated caregivers within five days of application approval

Digital cards must allow verification without requiring cardholders to hand over their electronic device, and any remote access requires express, real-time consent for each piece of information requested

Digital card systems are prohibited from disclosing data about a cardholder's presentations to law enforcement or dispensaries, and must not collect information beyond what is necessary for card functionality

Digital cards and associated mobile applications must use the highest reasonable encryption and security standards to prevent data interception during transmission

Contracts with third-party vendors for digital card systems must prohibit use, sharing, or sale of cardholder information, and require deletion of all data upon contract termination