09/20/2024 | The Berlin police have purchased 800 scales to better monitor compliance with the new cannabis consumption law. These will soon be deployed in the field, reports Tagesschau.The effects of the partial legalization of cannabis on road traffic are still unclear. From April 1 to August 21, 203 fine proceedings were initiated for driving under the influence of THC, but there are no comparative figures from the past.The prosecution of administrative offenses in connection with the Cannabis Consumption Act is currently suspended. The reason for this is a lack of responsibility regulations, work processes and a catalog of fines. Violations of consumption bans for the protection of young people and health can therefore not currently be punished.
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BKA bans cannabis consumption in offices
09/20/2024 | The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) has banned its employees from consuming cannabis in all office buildings. This is the result of an internal circular that was sent to all BKA locations shortly after the new Cannabis Act came into force at the beginning of April.
According to the letter, as reported by Der Spiegel, the consumption of cannabis is “not permitted in any BKA premises”. The ban also includes the “possession of cannabis plants”. Read more on the subject here.
Source: Newsletter of the German Cannabis Business Association
