A proposition to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana in San Marcos passed in November with more than 82% of votes, but the local police department says it won't adopt a formal policy.
The San Marcos Police Department says it won't formally codify Proposition A, which decriminalized small amounts of marijuana, because it conflicts with state law.
A proposition to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana in San Marcos passed in November with more than 82% of votes, but the local police department says it won't adopt a formal policy.stops the city’s police officers from arresting or issuing citations to people for possessing 4 ounces or less of marijuana. Officers can make exceptions if the suspect is part of a high-priority, felony-level narcotics case or part of a violent felony investigation.
Following the ordinance, SMPD is no longer arresting or citing people for possession of small amounts of marijuana — but that's not specifically outlined in city law, as Prop A supporters had hoped it would be. After seeking legal advice, Police Chief Stan Standridge said the San Marcos Police Department would not adopt a policy on the proposition because it is still illegal to use or possess marijuana under Texas law. Instead, Standridge sent a three-page memo to all officers with information on what was passed.
"I know that the activists, the advocates, want a policy," he said."However, I have sworn to uphold the laws of this state. So I am not going to violate a law of this state to comply with this ordinance."
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