Prop A ordinance ending low-level marijuana possession enforcement goes into effect

The ordinance eliminating low-level marijuana possession enforcement by the San Marcos Police Department went into effect Thursday night.

The ordinance, which was a part of Proposition A, was enacted after San Marcos City Council canvassed votes during a meeting on Thursday.

Nearly 82% of San Marcos voters cast their ballot in favor of the proposition — 15,655 for Proposition A and 3,475 voting against the measure.