Attorney General Jackley Joins Attorneys General Group in Opposing Biden Proposal to Reschedule Marijuana as Schedule III Drug

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Attorney General Jackley Joins Attorneys General Group in Opposing Biden Proposal to Reschedule Marijuana as Schedule III Drug 

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins other Attorney Generals in opposing a Biden Administration proposal to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the federal Controlled Substances Act.

Attorney General Jackley is one of 11 Attorneys General to submit a public letter opposing the proposal. If approved, the classification would be a step towards fully legalizing marijuana at the federal level.

“South Dakota voters have legalized medical marijuana and will have the opportunity this election to determine whether to legalize recreational marijuana in our state,” said Attorney General Jackley. “The Biden Administration’s attempt to reschedule marijuana right before the election without proper authority will be harmful to states like South Dakota that have not fully legalized both medical and recreational marijuana.”

Attorney General Jackley said if the reclassification occurs, it will not impact the way local authorities enforce the state law.

Other Attorneys General who are part of the public comment letter are: Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, and South Carolina.

The letter can be found here:

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26 thoughts on “Attorney General Jackley Joins Attorneys General Group in Opposing Biden Proposal to Reschedule Marijuana as Schedule III Drug”

    1. States that have legalized recreational marijuana and studied its impact have seen increased suicide rates, increased poisoning, increased workplace accidents, increased auto accidents, increase in black market activity, and increase in health problems including mental, pulmonary and cardiac disease. We don’t need this in South Dakota. Let’s keep our state from going to Pot.

      1. Literally half the states have done this… you don’t get to decide if someone else does this, they either are or aren’t ….. you only get to decided if you want to build more jails, prisons, and collect more property tax dollars to arrest them or if you want to tax users and manage it while only arresting those who commit other crimes.

        1. Each voter must decide if South Dakota wants more cartels, more crime, more hospitalizations, more suicides, more accidents and injuries, more misery, and more taxes. Is this the world we want to pass along to our children?

          1. Who’s the one on dope here? Cartels and violence are BECAUSE the drug is illegal. Making it legal takes it out of their hands and lets states regulate it and keep it out of the hands of minors.

      2. I’ve seen these studies, which seem to universally ignore the role of alcohol, psychological and familial dysfunction, PCP (yes, you read that right), meth, and other true poisons.

        I appreciate the nuance in AG Jackley’s statement here, as well as an appreciation for his willingness to buck the fed. It’s the kind of vigor I typically see from consumers of Sativa (as opposed to Indica).

        The FUD coming from prohibitionists universally ignores how much worse alcohol is for humanity.

        Listen folks .. open up our communication channels, allow them privacy, and set the truth free.

        Cannabis is far safer than alcohol. More dangerous is cult-like persecution of innocent peaceful, productive people to prevent admitting “we” got the cannabis issue wrong.

        Also important is to true to vote so we really know what SD’s democratic will IS. Clean up the voter roles, and we might all be a little shocked on several issues including this one.

        I wrote a chapter of our new book about CC4L and this issue. The book is called “This is not a School by John Dale” (search on Amazon).

        1. Great, now this psycho is hawking his writing on DWC. Even this naked play for your money wont show true believers what a grifter he is. Just a few more bucks, folks. For freedom. For John Dale.

          1. Wow. You really did something there.

            I am sorry you’re afraid, unlike most, to consider my position.

            🙂

            I really enjoy using my talents and hard work to make a living.

            Are you a commie?

            1. Be afraid, everyone. Buy John Dale’s book and be less afraid. Give John Dale money. For freedom. For John Dale. ™

                    1. I am surprised you are not promoting the podcast or that die out due to lack of interest? You may have better success back in California or Oregon where you came from.

  2. Funny that he omits we already voted to legalize it, but Noem threw a hissyfit and found a willing stooge to sue on her behalf to subvert the will of the voters.

  4. This is how Federalism works, Marty. The government has its laws, but the states can pass their own. Stop whining.

  5. Marty did the right thing. The pushback from parents and victims hurt by marijuana grows stronger as the dangers of this drug become better understood.

    I ran across a letter written by parents to AG Garland and the DEA Administrator asking that cannabis not be rescheduled.

    As South Dakota considers legalizing recreational marijuana, it’s good to consider these parents experience:

    Dear Attorney General Garland and Administrator Milgram:

    Everyone signing onto this letter has a personal or familial story of permanent damage caused by cannabis (marijuana). For some of us, a loved one died as a direct result of cannabis use. For others, cannabis brought unfathomable damage to mental or physical health. Others were in car crashes caused by THC. For most of us, it was because of the industrial strength pot of today. Besides those who lost their lives, there are those living with chronic conditions like permanent Cannabis-Induced Psychosis (Schizophrenia) or Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome.

    The duty of the federal government is to protect its citizens. For that reason, the DOJ and DEA must not reschedule marijuana. The reasons marijuana was made a Schedule I drug, in the first place, are manifold, and it was a wise decision. You’ll recall that between 1979 and 1992 youth drug use was brought down from a high of 39% to 14%. The current addiction epidemic began when the US allowed the widespread prescribing of opiates and when California introduced ‘medical’ marijuana in 1996. It is a fraud for any cannabis shop to be called a ‘dispensary.’

    We represnet an ever-growing number of people with family members harmed by cannabis. We are ridiculed and shamed by cannabis advocates, even when our children die. The pain of families who lose a child because of cannabis is no less severe than the pain of those who died from fentanyl, heroin, or other drugs.

    Please note –
    • The Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome Facebook group now has 23,700 members. A recent report shows that nearly 100 people have died from CHS.
    • The cost of treating schizophrenia (30% of all cases could be avoided by not using cannabis, according to a recent long-term study) is upward of $100,000 a year, whether paid by the families, insurance, or Medicaid.
    • Marijuana use is associated with suicidality in multiple studies. It is known to trigger suicidal ideation in people who were not suicidal prior to the start of marijuana use.
    • The homelessness situation grew exponentially with legalization; some of us have family members who prefer living on the streets so they can use drugs without anyone stopping them.
    • A state’s percentage of traffic fatalities involving cannabis grows to about 37%, as it is in Illinois, up from 24% prior to legalization and 16% before decriminalization. Colorado also has about 37% of its traffic deaths involving a driver using marijuana, a statistic which appears to be the norm in states with legal cannabis.
    • Widespread allergic reactions to THC and cannabinoids, plus secondhand smoke which is harming children in homes, apartments, public housing and goes against Clean Air laws!

    Please do not throw us to the wind just because of the fancy marketing/public relations game of the marijuana activists, the willful ignorance of the Press, and political donations. Remember, we are not simply against marijuana; we are direct victims of marijuana.

    We beg you to adhere to SCIENCE and not politics — Do not reschedule marijuana!

    Very truly yours,
    Co-signed by individuals and families of diverse ethnic, political, and religious backgrounds, 81% of whom live in states where marijuana is legal for recreational use.

  6. Smart Approaches to Marijuana conducted a very informative Webinar: Rescheduling of Marijuana. Unlike many other lawsuits brought by Attorney General Marty Jackley which I oppose this is one I fully support and there are more lawsuits challenging this reclassification of Marijuana/THC.

    I would very much recommend as many as possible watch this webinar which could create major issues throughout. THC Addiction profiteers including Big Tobacco 2.0 may believe this is a major victory but you may wish to reconsider. It could eliminate one segment of the recreational THC industry sold to voters and consumers as Medical Marijuana altogether.

    Given President Biden’s tragic and painful family history with addiction and substance abuse this action many speculate was a compromise rather than full legalization and commercialization pushed by the addiction profiteers and far left. It is looked upon as a pure political decision rather one based on public health or safety which it is clearly not.

    This reclassification will cause all kinds of workplace safety, liability and productivity issues which includes the trucking industry for example. It will also have a major negative impact on prevention efforts with our youth and most vulnerable populations with the increasing studies and data coming out on a regular basis showing the increased risk of harm from using today’s super high potency THC. Again very informative Webinar I’d encourage as many as possible to watch and check out their facebook page and website for the latest developments.

  7. Every critic is biased by years of disinformation put out by the government and corporate media. Why do you want to control the possession of a 100% natural substance that has amazing healing properties? It was outlawed almost 100 years ago. What was going on in the ‘30’s that made it so important to be banned? Reefer Madness? More likely Joe Kennedy and his partners who lobbied for this action to protect the liquor industry. I hear a lot of negative comments about NY, CO and other states legal weed causing problems. I believe this has more to do local and state politics than the cannabis itself. SD is different. A lot of people in this state spend big $ on “miracle cures” that do absolutely nothing. With proper education these folks could be gaining some relief for their major and minor medical problems by using cannabis. As it is now, they are scared to death of it. It should be available without the burden of state taxes, charges and the administrative process to access this amazing plant. Most people would be happy to see it legal to grow at home and possess. No need to commercialize and tax it.

  8. At the end of the day, I really don’t care what happens. However, every single argument made here can also be made for alcohol. Most of the negatives are even much, much more severe with booze. So why aren’t we making the same arguments to make alcohol illegal?

  9. Alcohol never made me consume an entire Sara Lee Cheesecake (with cherries) all by myself.

  10. I’m so far past the “whether it should be deregulated” issue.

    Of course it should.

    I’m more interested in the public health crisis created by barbaric methods of consumption (smoking anything is terrible).

    That is all.

  11. I skimmed the document.

    I was floored that it stated that “[if we legalize at the federal level, it will supercharge the industry]”.

    Wait, what?

    How is this not a communist principle, for government to de facto promote alternatives to cannabis like alcohol and opioids?

    We should not hobble efficacious policy with whims of foreign “partners”.

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