Marijuana is legal in Amsterdam because the government there realizes that it is much easier to control when they make it publicly available. This way they can tax it to generate state funding and ensure that they know where it is and who's using it. It's a much more liberal approach than prohibition, which causes any controlled substance to go immediately underground and leaves the government's jurisdiction.
its actually not legal in Amsterdam. its just not inforced like it is every where else they basically don't care much about it but it is actually not legal. that is a myth that everyone thinks
Actually it is leagal to Sell it and smoke it in premises that have the appropriate licence in Holland.The Dutch government takes the view that as they will never be able to stop Cannabis use they should attempt to regulate it.
Technically, marijuana is a controlled substance in the Netherlands and thus, it is technically illegal. However the legal system in the Netherlands tolerates its possession and use in designated places.
It is not when you are over the age 18.
A2:You can smoke pot if you are over 18.
the use of marijuana is allowed in homes and in special coffee shops
Marijuana is legal because the lawmakers have decided not to criminalize it.
It is legal in certain 'coffee shops' in which one can legally smoke the plant. However it is not legal to use it in the streets like many people believe.
No. Amsterdam has areas set aside for various activities and if you leave that area you can be arrested. Having seen the Amsterdam police I wouldn't want to mess with them.
i think u can grow up to 5 plants but you can not sell it unless u have a lisense
Amsterdam is not really a legal place to smoke marijuana, but it is tolerated by police because it bring so much money into their economy via tourism.
in the US not legaly its not legal for anyone but if you want to go for it
Anywhere throughout The Netherlands (aka Holland), although discretion should always be in place when smoking - and it is especially not tolerated around schools/children. Although marijuana/hashish are tolerated and are sold openly, I don't know if it's as tolerated/appreciated/available in the more rural areas.
you put it rolled up in your mouth and light it
The Netherlands decriminalized possession of soft drugs in 1976. However street sales are still illegal. So-called "coffee shops" are allowed to sell 5 grams of cannabis to anyone over the age of 18.
Amsterdam is not really a legal place to smoke marijuana, but it is tolerated by police because it bring so much money into their economy via tourism.
It is legal to smoke marijuana in public. It is only legal is it given by the doctor.It is legal to smoke medicated marijuana in public. You should only smoke what the doctor told you too.
Some states have passed medical marijuana laws, but even though the state has passed the law it is still illegal according to federal law. So, this means no place in the United State is it legal.
that depends what country you are in. in Amsterdam for example, it is legal to smoke marijuana. in Canada and the US it is not legal and if you are caught with it you can get fined and depending how much you have, you can also get arrested and charged. do your research for where you live before risking it!!!
its legal in Amsterdam and there is a certain type of weed you can buy in hemp shops legality its usually called smoke.
It's legal but is it ethical?
No not in Holland.
no it isn't but the cops are chill
No, marijuana is not legal. It is, however, tolerated. That is why you are able to walk into a coffee shop and buy and smoke marijuana. Holland cannot technically "legalize" marijuana because of various world treaties. The drug brings in so much money to the Dutch economy that it is something that the state and local police do not criminalize.
Marijuana is illegal in Amsterdam, the laws are not enforced so most visitors can use it and the police don't enforce it.
In Amsterdam, the possession and use of small quantities of cannabis for personal use in coffee shops is tolerated. However, the production and distribution of cannabis are illegal. Other drugs are strictly prohibited, and possession or trafficking can lead to legal consequences. It is recommended to familiarize oneself with the local laws and regulations before visiting.
Legal smoke is smoking "incense". They found a way to derive the active ingredients in marijuana and put into a legal form. Then it is mixed as an incense or "Spice".