Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee clashes with industry advocates again over critical speakers

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: October 14, 2026

Words: 390

Last Updated: 4 days, 10 hours ago

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PIERRE — Supporters of South Dakota’s medical marijuana industry clashed with a state oversight committee Tuesday about speakers invited to address the group.

The Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee is led by state lawmakers and also includes representatives of healthcare professions, a medical marijuana patient and law enforcement.

Ned Horsted, who operates 605 Cannabis in southeastern South Dakota, told the committee he was frustrated by the choice of speakers invited to make presentations Tuesday. They …

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