Germany legalises limited amounts of marijuana
Germany has partially legalised the possession of marijuana with new legislation taking effect on April 1. Public possession of 25g of cannabis is decriminalised and people will be allowed to possess up to 50g of cannabis at home and cultivate three plants. The new law, however, bans advertising for marijuana and prohibits consumption by minors or in front of minors. Smoking will also be banned within 200 metres of schools, playgrounds, and sports fields. Smoking marijuana in "pedestrian zones" between 7:00 am and 8:00 pm is also prohibited. From July, the law allows for non-commercial cannabi...