The lower house of Germany’s parliament voted to legalize cannabis possession in a momentous vote Friday, a bill that would allow people over the age of 18 to possess substantial amounts of the drug in public, though the law imposes strict rules making it difficult to purchase cannabis in the country.
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If approved by the country’s federal council—or upper house of parliament—next month, the law would make smoking cannabis legal in public places with some exceptions including schools and sporting venues, and allows people over the age of 18 to possess up to 25 grams in public places, and up to 50 grams in private settings.
The law, which would go into effect on April 1 if approved by the council, keeps cannabis consumption illegal for children and teenagers under 18, and restricts people ages 18 to 21 from buying more than 30 grams of cannabis.
Under the law, adults will also be able to grow up to three plants at their residences.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
Germany on track to partly legalise cannabis for personal use after heated debate (The Guardian)
Germany's parliament to debate and vote on liberalizing cannabis rules (ABC News)