According to a report from the Associated Press on April 16, the world-famous "Oktoberfest" beer festival in Bavaria, Germany has been permitted to serve alcohol, but the use of marijuana is prohibited. The state government announced on Tuesday that the southern German state will ban the use of marijuana in public holidays, beer gardens, and even at world-renowned beer festivals like the Oktoberfest in Munich.
According to the German news agency, the local government in Bavaria may also ban the use of recreational cannabis in public places such as the English Garden in Munich, outdoor swimming pools, and amusement parks.
Bavarian Health Minister Judith Gerlach stated, "Our goal is to restrict the use of marijuana in public places. This is crucial for protecting health, especially the health of children and adolescents."
This ban was introduced earlier this month in response to the legalization of small amounts of marijuana for recreational use across Germany. The conservative-led government of Bavaria, where the majority of conservatives are based, strongly opposes the partial legalization of marijuana. The new German regulation will take effect on April 1st, allowing adults to possess up to 25 grams (about one ounce) of marijuana for recreational purposes and to grow up to three marijuana plants for personal use.
According to the law, starting from July 1st of this year, residents over 18 living in Germany will be able to join non-profit cannabis cultivation clubs to purchase marijuana. The government of Bavaria also expressed a strict interpretation of the cannabis law, hoping to ban the use of marijuana in indoor and outdoor areas designated for smokers, such as restaurants and cafes. According to the German news agency, this prohibition will also extend to the heating and vaporization of marijuana and its derivatives.
The Bavarian state government insists that it is necessary to prohibit the use of marijuana in public events, including the Munich Beer Festival, because users are not allowed to use marijuana near minors, and there are often children and teenagers present at these events.
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