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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — On November 3, South Dakota joined 15 other states including the District of Columbia to fully legalize marijuana in the state.
Almost a quarter of a million South Dakotans turned out in favor of Amendment A.
Champions of the amendment argued that its passage would create jobs, increase revenue for the state, and even save law enforcement resources.
But big named opponents such as the South Dakota Medical Association maintain that marijuana is a hazardous drug and a public concern.
Right now the amendment finds itself entangled in a lawsuit as opponents claim Amendment A’s passage violates the states’ constitution.
Private lawyers funded by South Dakota’s government funds backed by Governor Kristi Noem and law enforcement agencies around the state are among those who have filed grievances.
More notably Pennington County Sheriff Kevin Thom and South Dakota Highway Patrol Superintendent Rick Miller resorted to legal action shortly after the amendments’ passage.
Proponents say they are ready to defend Amendment A and that those who oppose should accept the will of the people.
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