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The South Dakota Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over the constitutionality of “Amendment A” that legalized recreational marijuana and was approved by voters last November.
Brendan Johnson, lawyer for the supporters, pointed to the foundation of the state and the writing of the state constitution as the backing for their amendment..
Johnson says it will be difficult for the Court to ignore those who voted for the amendment…
Lisa Prostrollo, representing Highway Patrol Superintendent Rick Miller, one of the plaintiffs said the case is not about marijuana…
Prostello told the court that the amendment does not stick to the single subject rule….
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Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews
Apr 28, 2021 | 4:12 PM
The South Dakota Supreme Court heard arguments this morning in Pierre (April 28, 2021) over the constitutionality of “Amendment A”– the measure that would legalize the possession, cultivation and sale of recreational marijuana in the state for those age 21 years and over starting July 1.
Some critics of the constitutional amendment have said people didn’t understand the question on the November 2020 ballot. But, South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws attorney Brendan Johnson said people knew what they were voting for.
At Supreme Court, South Dakota s recreational marijuana fight finds attorneys sparring over single-subject rule
The hour-long arguments were held Wednesday, April 28 at the South Dakota Supreme Court s courtroom in Pierre. It is not yet known when the court will rule. Written By: Christopher Vondracek | ×
The South Dakota Supreme Court hears argument on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in a case to declare Amendment A unconstitutional. Voters passed the measure, legalizing recreational marijuana last November. Joe Sneve / Pool photo
PIERRE, S.D. The proponents of a marijuana legalization effort and attorneys representing two law enforcement agents, who sued to overturn that measure with Gov. Kristi Noem s blessing, squared off in the South Dakota Supreme Court on Wednesday, April 28 with justices peppering the litigants with a flurry of questions about what all acknowledged was a historic case.