BERLIN (AP) – You can get drunk at Bavaria’s world-famous Oktoberfest, but don’t get too high.
The southern German state will ban smoking cannabis at public festivals, inside beer gardens, and even at Oktoberfest, the world’s most famous beer festival, the state government announced Tuesday.
Local authorities in Bavaria will also be allowed to ban the use of cannabis in public places such as outdoor swimming pools and amusement parks such as Munich’s Englischer Garten, German news agency DPA reported.
“Our goal is to limit the use of cannabis in public places,” said Judith Gerlach, Bavaria’s health minister. “This is important for health protection and especially for the protection of children and young people.”
Bavaria’s move comes next. Germany legalizes possession of small amounts of cannabis. for recreational use across the country earlier this month.
Bavaria’s conservative-led state government has been particularly vocal in its opposition to the partial legalization of cannabis.
Germany’s new nationwide laws Gone in power On April 1, legalizing adult possession of up to 25 grams (about 1 ounce) of marijuana for recreational purposes and allowing individuals to grow up to three plants for personal use.
Second part Legislationwhich will allow German residents aged 18 and over to join non-profit cannabis clubs where they can buy marijuana, will take effect on July 1.
In its strictest interpretation of the cannabis law, the Bavarian state government also wants to ban smoking in designated smoking rooms and smoking areas such as outdoor areas of restaurants and cafes.
According to the DPA report, the ban will also extend to heating and vaporizing hemp and hemp products.
The Bavarian state government argues that banning weed use at public festivals, including Oktoberfest, is needed because users are not allowed to smoke cannabis near minors, and children and teenagers are regularly present there.
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