Cannabis Regulations in Lincoln County, SD (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Lincoln County, South Dakota.
Verified from official government sources
Dispensary Zoning
In unincorporated Lincoln County, South Dakota, a medical cannabis dispensary is a Permitted Special Use in the C Commercial District only, allowed under § 154.117(E) if it keeps valid state registration, operates entirely indoors with no exterior sales or drive-through service, and creates no dust, fumes, or odor beyond the lot line. Cannabis cultivation facilities get the same special-use route in the A-1 Agricultural District under § 154.057(A)(8).
Lincoln County SD Cannabis Dispensary Zoning
Significant RestrictionsLincoln County Code § 154.117(E)
(E) Cannabis dispensary, provided: (1) Medical cannabis dispensaries shall provide proof of registration with the State Department of Health, and shall, at all times, maintain a valid, accurate, and up-to-date registration with the State Department of Health. Should registration be revoked at any time, any permitted special use or conditional use shall immediately become void; ... (3) The facil...
Buffer Zones
In unincorporated Lincoln County, South Dakota, a medical cannabis establishment cannot operate within 1,000 feet of a public or private school, including a daycare that serves more than 21 children, under County Code § 111.02(B)(1). The Board of Commissioners built the buffer into the county's medical cannabis permitting chapter, and every applicant must certify compliance with the distance rule to the Auditor's Office before a two-year county permit is issued alongside the required state registration.
Lincoln County SD Cannabis School Buffer
Significant RestrictionsLincoln County Code § 111.02(B)(1)
(1) Pursuant to SDCL § 34-20G-55, no medical cannabis establishment may operate within 1,000 feet of a public or private school, including a daycare facility with more than 21 children.
All Lincoln County ordinances
See every category we cover for Lincoln County: parking, noise, fences, fires, animals, pools, and more.
Lincoln County Ordinance Hub →