Is it legal to smoke marijuana anywhere in Amsterdam?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

It is not when you are over the age 18.

A2:

You can smoke pot if you are over 18.

Answer 5

the use of marijuana is allowed in homes and in special coffee shops

Answer 6

Marijuana is legal because the lawmakers have decided not to criminalize it.

Answer 7

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.

Answer 8

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.

Answer 9

i think u can grow up to 5 plants but you can not sell it unless u have a lisense