Luxembourg to follow Canada's cannabis example
Law to be presented by autumn, implementation in next four years
Friday, May 17, 2019
Luxembourg is set to largely follow the example of Canada in legalising the recreational use of cannabis, two ministers said after a field trip to the country where the drug has been legal since 2018. Luxembourg's plans to allow production, purchase and consumption of the drug under certain circumstances have shaped up after the trip. The ministers aim to present a legislative act by autumn this year after consulting the State Council, the advisory organ to Luxembourg's parliament. They acknowledged that "neighbouring countries aren't too happy about this", but said they would seek dialogue with these countries to look at measures to prevent smuggling. (See also: Cannabis legalisation to occur this legislature | Wegen Cannabis nach Kanada: Etienne Schneider und Felix Braz haben sich über Weed informiert)
