EuroCannabis: THC Driving Limits In Bundestag, Italy Takes Aim At Industrial Hemp, Luxembourg Looks For A Supplier, Slovenia To Vote On Marijuana
Over the last several years, Europe has become more open-minded about medical and recreational marijuana. Here are some of the latest cannabis developments from Germany, Luxembourg, Slovenia and Italy.
Germany: Bundestag To Decide On Cannabis Law Amendments As Industry Grows Popular
This week two expert hearings were held on the proposal to amend the Consumer Cannabis Act and the Medical Cannabis Act and amendments to the Road Traffic Act, writes Business of Cannabis.
Considering road traffic law changes the majority agreed on increasing the THC limit for drivers except for the conservative Union Fraction (CDU/CSU) which brought forth a motion against the proposal. In regards to the CanG and MedCanG law amendments, industry experts slammed the overregulation of cannabis cultivation association arguing that it could empower the illegal market. The Police union, on the other hand, said that cannabis legalization in the country seems like an immature project while medical associations urged for more prevention initiatives aimed at protecting youth.
Both proposed amendments were previously discussed in the Bundestag some six weeks after cannabis in Germany became legal. The Bundestag is set to vote on this draft law on Thursday, June …