WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The highest court in Kansas is expected to rule whether a Wichita ordinance that reduces the penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana is legal.

The Kansas Supreme Court is slated to issue its decision Friday.

The issue has been closely watched by activists in other Kansas communities who are considering similar voter-led initiatives. The Kansas Legislature has repeatedly rejected efforts to liberalize marijuana laws.

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is asking the court to strike down the ordinance in the state’s largest city, saying it conflicts with state law.

Wichita voters approved the ordinance in April, with 54 percent in favor of the measure.

The Supreme Court had earlier put the measure on hold while it considered its legality.