Since April 1st, adults in Germany have been allowed to grow, possess, and consume cannabis in certain quantities. Every second German citizen is bothered by the typical smell of cannabis smoke.
The distinctive herbaceous haze is "very unpleasant," say 30 percent, or "somewhat unpleasant" (18 percent). On the other hand, 14 percent of those surveyed liked the aroma: 8 percent answered "rather pleasant" and 6 percent answered'very pleasant' (yougov survey). The federal government and the new cannabis rules aim to combat the black market and reduce health risks. When asked "Do you think these goals will be achieved?" half answered 'no.' The German Hotel and Restaurant Association (Dehoga) emphasizes that restaurateurs can ban their guests from joints indoors and outdoors or in certain places. The landlords can make use of their property rights. And strikingly, men and women are almost in agreement on the topic of cannabis in the catering industry, in all age groups.