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The Bundestag wants to decide on the partial legalization of cannabis.
Now an important voice from the southwest is speaking out.
Freiburg - The planned partial legalization of cannabis in Germany is met with reservations in the southwest.
“I personally advocate that the entry into force be postponed,” said the Baden-Württemberg Social Minister Manne Lucha (Greens) on Thursday to the German Press Agency on the sidelines of an event in Freiburg.
It's about implementation at the state level: "As a state, we are responsible for approving the cultivation associations and monitoring them," said Lucha.
The traffic light coalition's legal plans provide for a controlled release of the drug with numerous rules and requirements.
Cultivation and possession of certain quantities for personal consumption should therefore be permitted for adults from April 1st.
Clubs for non-commercial cultivation should be possible on July 1st.
There is widespread criticism of the plans, including from medical associations, the judiciary and domestic politicians at the federal and state levels.
Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) expects the Bundestag to approve the project on Friday.
“We have not yet dealt with the issue in the cabinet,” said Lucha, referring to the green-black state government in Stuttgart.
“Personally, I am fundamentally in favor of controlled legalization.” He added: “Without a time delay, we are currently having a very difficult time.”
The law will finally go to the Federal Council.
But there is no need for approval there.
In principle, the state chamber could refer the law to the joint mediation committee with the Bundestag with the necessary majority and thus slow down the process.
dpa