Cannabis Compliance Audits

Rushmore Learning is committed to building a more informed, compliant, and professionally supported cannabis industry in South Dakota by promoting safety, integrity, and responsible operational practices.

What We Do

Rushmore Learning provides independent cannabis compliance audits and guidance for licensed South Dakota cannabis establishments. Our services are designed to assist operators in identifying potential risk and provide compliant solutions.

Virtual and On-Site Audits are available!

Services

Virtual

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Packaging and labeling compliance
• Advertising and marketing restrictions
• Inventory tracking systems (METRC)
• Security protocols & camera coverage
• Transportation procedures
• Preventing unauthorized access & sales
• Operational licensing considerations

A la Carte Services

In-Person

Who does compliance audits?

Compliance audits help identify risk, evaluate internal practices, and regulatory oversight. Compliance audits are common in the following industries:

  • Healthcare

  • Financial Services

  • Food and Beverage Production

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Transportation

  • Environmental Services

Routine internal assessments help businesses maintain regulatory compliance, improve operational procedures, and reduce the likelihood of violations during official inspections.

Why Rushmore Learning?

Rushmore Learning was created with cannabis establishments in mind. Through practical compliance support and operational guidance, we strive to make your cannabis establishment run smoothly with the best patient experience. Our multi-faceted approach focuses on regulatory expectations while strengthening internal practices before concerns arise.

Our services are designed to provide cannabis establishment operators valuable insight throughout South Dakota.

Understanding Regulatory Expectations

Rushmore Learning’s compliance services are designed to help navigate the regulatory framework governing licensed cannabis establishments in South Dakota. Our assessment evaluates the operational areas most commonly reviewed during regulatory inspections and provide essential feedback to help identify potential risks and strengthen internal practices.

Common South Dakota Violations

(2023 - 2024)

  • Record-keeping – Use of inventory tracking system – Training requirements 44:90:04:16 and Inventory Tracking 44:90:09:04 and Daily Inventory Record Keeping 44:90:11:03

  • Placement of security cameras 44:90:04:07

  • Labeling 44:90:10:01 (07-14)

  • Operating procedures – Required contents – All medical cannabis establishments 44:90:03:05 (9)

  • Inventory tracking – Requirements and procedures 44:90:11:01

  • Agent identification badges to be provided by establishments 44:90:04:11

  • Operating procedures – Required contents 44:90:03:05 (2) All medical cannabis establishments

  • Dispensary inventory records –Additional requirements 44:90:11:09

  • Transport manifests – Form and content 44:90:04:19

  • Packaging and labeling cannabis for retail sale 44:90:05:02

  • Training - Inventory Tracking System 44:90:04:16

  • Security Cameras - Placement, Recording, and Storage 44:90:04:07 - 44:90:04:09

  • Retention of Certificates of Analysis 44:90:09:04

  • Transport Manifests (Vehicles) 44:90:04:18

  • Exceeding Maximum Batch Creation Size 44:90:09:06

Reference: The South Dakota Department of Health Annual Reports (2023-2024)

Confidence in Compliance Starts Here.

Contact Us

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Rushmore Learning
810 N. Main St #236
Spearfish, SD 57783

Phone: 605-838-0708
Email: info@rushmorelearning.com