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Germany presents the draft law for the legalization of cannabis

2023-08-16 12:39:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

Germany presents the draft law for the legalization of cannabis

A bill that would legally allow people to use and grow cannabis is set to go before Germany's lawmakers for consideration. The draft law was made public on Wednesday by Health Minister Karl Lauterbach after it was discussed by the German cabinet, writes DW.

What does the bill provide?

The bill would make it legal for people over 18 to possess up to 25 grams (0.9 ounces) of cannabis and grow up to three plants for personal use.  

It also stipulates that the drug can be made available through so-called cannabis clubs. 

However, under the law, no cannabis products will be allowed to be used in clubs.

Before the unveiling of the draft law, some lawmakers have expressed their reservations about the proposed law.

Among them is Hamburg's interior minister, Andy Grote, who belongs to the Social Democrats (SPD), the party of Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

"If there's anything we don't need, it's this law," Grote told public broadcaster NDR. 

The experiences of other countries show that legalization causes a huge increase in consumption, with all the risks and side effects.

Grote also cast doubt on whether legalizing the use of cannabis would lead to a reduction in black market trade./ CNA





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