Article: SAUK COUNTY TO REPLACE ORDINANCE THE NEW LAW WILL REPLACE ONE RULED UNCONSTITUTIONAL AFTER BEING USED TO STOP A WEEDSTOCK FESTIVAL.(LOCAL/WISCONSIN)

Byline: Brian Bridgeford Baraboo News Republic

BARABOO -- Sauk County Board members could act as early as Tuesday to replace the ordinance used to halt the 2000 Weedstock marijuana festival that was found unconstitutional in July by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.

County Administrative Coordinator Gene Wiegand said the new ordinance is designed to respond to the issues raised by the 4th District Court of Appeals, such as the time for applying and for granting a permit for a large gathering and the cost of such a permit.

The ordinance was challenged in a lawsuit filed by Ben Masel of Madison, promoter of the annual Weedstock gathering to promote ...

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