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  • Apr 02, 2024
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GERMANY GIVES CONTROVERSIAL GREEN LIGHT TO CANNABIS

Why in the news?

Germany legalises recreational cannabis, allowing adults to possess 25 grams and cultivate three plants, sparking celebration and debate.

Source:medium

About the Legislation Details:

  • Germany legalises recreational cannabis, becoming the largest EU nation to do so.
  • Adults over 18 can now carry up to 25 grams of dried cannabis and cultivate three marijuana plants at home.
  • The move places Germany among the most liberal nations in Europe regarding cannabis laws, alongside Malta and Luxembourg.
About Cannabis ?

●   Cannabis refers to three plants: Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis, with psychoactive properties.

●   It contains over 120 cannabinoids, notably CBD and THC.

●   Commonly termed ‘marijuana’ in many countries.

●   In India, cannabis cultivation is legal in Uttarakhand and controlled in districts of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.

●   The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (1985) regulates cannabis in India.

●   Sale and production of cannabis resin and flowers are prohibited, but leaves and seeds are permitted for use.