The Netherlands, known for its coffeeshops and its tolerance towards cannabis, are not among the countries that have legalized. The policy of tolerance introduced to combat heroin was supposed to precede full legalization, but instead the situation has deteriorated. stagnated and gave rise to certain problems around cannabis tourism. The government is now tending to return to a policy less tolerant, by closing a number of coffeeshops.
The latter are still unable to obtain their supplies legally. Cannabis production is indeed illegal in the Netherlands, but coffeeshops are allowed to possess 500g of cannabis under the counter and sell it to their adult customers.
To overcome this backdoor system,A test process for the legalization of cannabis production is underway in a number of Dutch cities to supply coffeeshops legally.
Medical
Recreational cannabis is illegal in the Netherlands and decriminalized. Medical use is authorized under certain conditions.
Which countries in Europe have legalized cannabis?Not exactly. In the Netherlands, cannabis is illegal for adult use, unless purchased and consumed in a coffee shop. Medical cannabis is only available in Dutch pharmacies. Although it is possible to buy cannabis concentrates in the Netherlands, these are considered hard drugs and are illegal under Dutch and Amsterdam marijuana laws.
Medical cannabis products must be tested for cannabinoids, heavy metals, pesticides, terpenes and microbiology.
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