It's official. The Luxembourg has become the second country in Europe, after Malta, to have legalized theself-production of cannabis.
Self-production in Luxembourg: a (rigid) regulation but one that gives hope
With 38 votes in favor and 22 against, the law just approved by the Luxembourg Parliament outlines the limits very precise to be respected. In particular:
- adults will be able to grow up to 4 plants in their home, provided that are not visible from the outside
- both the consumption and possession of cannabis in public remain prohibited. In fact, up to 3 grams carries a fine of between 250 and 500 euros, exceeding 3 grams risks a fine of between 251 and 2500 euros and a prison sentence of 8 days to 6 months
A first step towards complete legalization
The draft law, anticipated on the website of the Chamber of Deputies and which will be published shortly in the Official Gazette of the country, it only marks the first step towards one complete legalization.
The Mjustice department Sam Tanson, as well as underlining that: “Seeds for home cultivation are not yet available in shops in Luxembourg - and people will have to buy seeds online or abroad, he confessed that - The drug policy we have been pursuing for 50 years it was a failure".
“The second step is to develop state-controlled cannabis production and sales chains,” he said Josée Lorsché, the rapporteur of the Judicial Committee. Un regulated market that is expected to count at least 14 stores nationwide.
