Drug policy
Cannabis release: Municipalities still have many questions
Since April 1st, the possession, private cultivation and consumption of cannabis has been permitted in Germany, subject to certain rules. photo
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Since Easter Monday, adults have been allowed to possess and consume cannabis under certain conditions. But the requirements are numerous and municipalities ask themselves: How should we control them?
It is therefore unclear to cities and municipalities how they should monitor compliance with the established distance rules from schools, daycare centers or sports facilities or the many rules for the cultivation clubs permitted from July 1st. “It is clear that the municipal regulatory authorities must not be overloaded, because there is already a lack of staff in many places,” said Berghegger. He also called for information on how to ensure efficient protection of minors and how to control private cultivation of cannabis.
“For trust in the state, it is important that legal regulations are always designed in such a way that they are controllable and comprehensible. We still see significant deficits in the current cannabis law,” he criticized.
Since April 1st, the possession, private cultivation and consumption of cannabis for adults has been permitted in Germany. However, no more than 25 grams may be carried in public or more than 50 grams stored at home. Three plants in the living area are permitted. The following applies to consumption in public: Not near children and young people, schools, daycare centers, playgrounds and sports fields and not in pedestrian zones during the day.