Dutch Fear Threat to Liberalism in Cannabis Curbs
The Netherlands is embarking on a crusade against its multi-billion-euro marijuana industry, with significant implications both for its economy and its famously liberal approach to life.
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Maastricht Cannabis Cafes to Ban All But Dutch, Belgians, Germans
Dutch City attempts to reduce drug tourism by introducing discriminatory laws
Dutch May Label Some Cannabis as a Hard Drug
The Netherlands, famous for its liberal soft drugs policies, said on Friday it may label some highly concentrated forms of cannabis as a hard drug on a par with cocaine or heroin, because of the risk of addiction.
Tourists Can Still Get High in Dutch Pot Cafes
Despite this the Dutch Supreme court cites the National Opium Act which may block even locals from patronizing the Netherlands' numerous quasi-legal coffee shops.
Dutch Court Ruling Clears Way For “Weed Pass”
The Netherlands, long famous for its liberal soft drugs policies, moved closer to introducing "weed passes" to curb sales of cannabis to foreign tourists, following a court ruling Wednesday.
Dutch Plan to Curb Cannabis Sales to Foreigners Delayed
A plan to transform cannabis-vending coffee shops near the Belgian border into private clubs from January 1 has been postponed indefinitely for further study, a Dutch official said Monday.
Dutch Cannabis Cafes To Become Private Members’ Clubs
About 30 cannabis-vending coffee shops in the south of the Netherlands announced Tuesday they would become private members' clubs at the start of next year to keep out foreign drug tourists.
Taking the Fun Out of Pot
Low rates of use in the Netherlands demonstrate that the best way to assure teens will try marijuana is to tell them it's illegal.
Netherlands Court: Five Cannabis Plants Allowed at All Times
A positive development amidst many troubling ones
European cities promoting harm reduction
Ferderal counterparts dragging their heels
