Ellison worked in the cannabis industry in Colorado from 2008 to 2012 before returning to Rapid City.
“She never broke the law her entire life and she called me.
A week later, she called again and asked for more edibles, noting that she now was better able to take care of herself.
It will be located at 1820 Rand Road on the northwest side of Rapid City off of Deadwood Avenue.
In order to qualify, applicants must show their facility is at least 1,000 feet from any school and 500 feet from any church, childcare center, public park or residential area.
Ellison said each city and each county has different rules.
Black Hills Cannabis Care also expects to have dispensaries in Fort Pierre and Belle Fourche, although the Belle Fourche location is listed under Redwater Cannabis Care.
Johnson said those in the industry have a common goal of moving the industry forward, so even though they have competitors, they share information.