According to the German news website DW, on February 23, the German parliament voted 407 in favor and 226 against to legalize recreational marijuana. The law will come into effect on April 1, 2024. This move makes Germany one of the few countries in the European Union to take this step.
The bill sets two goals, one is to protect cannabis consumers from harm caused by adulterated cannabis, and the other is to establish taxation because this type of product is typically traded in the black market.
However, this policy also has its limitations. For example, in public places, an individual can possess a maximum of 25 grams of marijuana. Additionally, recreational consumption cannot take place near schools or in densely populated areas, and it remains prohibited for minors under the age of 18.
The bill allows up to three marijuana plants to be grown at home. Additionally, starting from July of next year, marijuana clubs will be allowed to sell marijuana to their members. An important point to note is that after marijuana legalization, free sales of marijuana will not be allowed. Instead, it will be regulated and taxed as an option.
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