5 Facts About Holland’s Fight for Legalization

Once one of the front-runners for cannabis legalization, Holland's fight has definitely regressed. However, new positives have come to light and legalization is close once again.

• Holland's Outlook on Hard and Soft Drugs

  By The Stoner's Cookbook

  Holland views illegal drugs in two groups: hard drugs and soft drugs. Cannabis is deemed as a soft drug. There is no current prosecution against soft drugs users, but the substances are still illegal.

• Cracking Down on Illegal Growers

  By The Stoner's Cookbook

  The focus of law enforcement is currently on stopping commercial growers and criminal gangs. There have even been "scratch-and-sniff" cards given out to identify the smell and report growers.

• It Has Been Decriminalized for Personal Use

  By The Stoner's Cookbook

  Usage has been made legal in designated smoking areas, while new policies allow individuals to own and cultivate small amounts. The maximum amount of bud you can have on you is 0.2 ounces.

• Coffee Shops May Sell Weed

  By The Stoner's Cookbook

  Although it is indeed still illegal, police tolerate the sale of weed as long as owners don't break the rules by selling harder drugs, selling to minors, selling more than 5 grams or advertising it.

• Foreigners Can't Partake

  By The Stoner's Cookbook

  The government has stated that only residents of the country may purchase bud in coffee shops. This is then enforced by local municipalities, yet most do not perform there due diligence.