Malta Becomes First European Union Country to Legalize Cannabis

It is the smallest member of the European Union in terms of area. Maltaannounced that he had made a very radical decision. Politicians, who have passed the legislation they have been working on for a while, have announced that individual cannabis production and use across the country. they made it legal. The law, which has some conditions, seems to start a new trend in Europe.

According to the decision passed by the parliament, in Malta for personal and pleasure cannabis use. A Maltese can carry up to 7 grams of hash. In addition, those who wish will be able to grow up to 4 roots of cannabis at home. With this decision, Malta legalized the production and use of cannabis between European Union countries. first country it happened.

There are heavy penalties for those who do not follow the rules.

The cannabis law in Malta has two important prohibition rules. The first of these, public spaces. So a Maltese will not be able to use cannabis anywhere in public. The second is children. such that in the presence of children An individual caught smoking cannabis will be fined between 300 and 500 euros.

The European Union is not particularly opposed to the personal and recreational use of cannabis. So marijuana use actually forbidden but no major sanctions. In the Netherlands, for example, the sale of cannabis under government control is allowed. But production is prohibited. There is a similar situation in the Netherlands in other European Union countries. Luxembourg has been working on cannabis law for some time now. Malta’s decision is important in this respect. The effect of the decision on other countries in the European Union and the legalization spread across the continent Waiting.