South DakotaSouth Dakota law places medetomidine in Schedule III with exceptions
South Dakota law places medetomidine in Schedule III, with exceptions for certain animal drug uses, compounding, and other federally allowed uses.
What it does
South Dakota law classifies material containing medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled drug. Exceptions cover certain animal drug uses, veterinary and pharmacy compounding, and other federally allowed uses.
Argument forVeterinarians and animal drug makers may use medetomidine for listed approved, permitted, or investigational animal drug purposes.
Argument againstPeople handling medetomidine for uses outside the listed exceptions could face Schedule III controls, which may add compliance steps.
More detail
South Dakota law classifies material containing medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled drug or substance. The rule covers any material, compound, mixture, or preparation that contains medetomidine. Exceptions cover certain approved animal drugs, permitted animal treatment, and making or using medetomidine for approved or investigational animal drugs. Licensed pharmacists and veterinarians may use bulk medetomidine for compounding, and other uses are excepted when approved or permitted under federal drug law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 9Signed by the Governor Larry Rhoden on 2026-03-09 H.J. 534Became Law
- Mar 4Delivered to the Governor on 2026-03-04 H.J. 497To Governor
- Mar 3Signed by the President S.J. 448Major
- Mar 2Signed by the Speaker H.J. 477Major
- Feb 26Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 0 S.J. 412Passed Senate
- Feb 25Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed, S.J. 21
- Vote recorded Do Pass. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 25Health and Human Services Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0 S.J. 21Minor
- Feb 25Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
- Feb 12First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 260Minor
- Feb 11House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 63, NAYS 3 H.J. 295Passed House
- Feb 10Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed,
- Vote recorded Do Pass. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 10Health and Human Services Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0Minor
- Feb 10Scheduled for hearing
- Jan 28First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 163Introduced
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