No Ganja, Just Beer Allowed At Oktoberfest Despite Cannabis Legalization, Officials Argue Youth Protection
Bavaria, a state in the southeast of Germany has banned cannabis consumption at the most popular beer festival in the world, Oktoberfest.
The government confirmed the ban on Tuesday, adding that it is also prohibiting marijuana consumption at public events and inside beer gardens, writes the Associated Press.
The news comes nearly three weeks after marijuana became legal in Germany making it the third country in the European Union to legalize adult-use cannabis after Malta and Luxembourg. Under this first pillar of cannabis legalization, adults over 18 can legally possess up to 25 grams of dried cannabis flower and cultivate up to three marijuana plants at home.
“Our aim is to limit cannabis consumption in public spaces,” said Bavarian Health Minister Judith Gerlach. “That is important for …