The partial legalization of cannabis is causing discussions in Bavaria. In Ingolstadt, a sign from a restaurant sparked a heated debate.
Ingolstadt – The topic of cannabis continues to cause controversial discussions in Bavaria. Since the drug was partially legalized on April 1st, the exact handling of cannabis and marijuana has been a constant focus. The Bavarian state government recently also discussed prohibition zones for cannabis, which could affect, among other things, the English Garden in Munich.
In Bavaria's gastronomic scene, smoking weed is now also being rejected in Ingolstadt. There is a photo circulating on Facebook in which an innkeeper holds a sign indicating that visitors are only allowed to consume the substances in certain areas. A heated debate arose among users.
“Please only smoke weed in the beer garden” – landlord in Bavaria makes a clear message to stoners
The sign was posted on the “Dein Ingolstadt” Facebook page with the words “The new 'rules of the game'”. Below you can see a picture of the sign hanging on the wall of a building - presumably in front of the entrance to the restaurant. “Please only smoke weed in the beer garden!” is the operator’s request. “Dein Ingolstadt” does not reveal where exactly the photo was taken. However, it can be assumed that the restaurant is a catering establishment from the Ingolstadt region.
Stoner sign sparks heated debate on Facebook - user opinions vary widely
The post quickly sparked discussions among the approximately 36,000 followers of “dein Ingolstadt”. Both cannabis advocates and opponents spoke out. While some see the partial legalization of cannabis as a mistake, others were upset about the restaurant's decision. “So pathetic,” one user commented on the post. “It’s called a beer garden and not a pot garden. “It’s not called a beer garden in a weed garden,” countered another user, who doesn’t seem to like smoking weed in a beer garden.
Parents also spoke up under the post of the weed sign. “I am totally against it, I wouldn’t come to you with my children,” wrote one user. Another user even asked: “So families with children are no longer welcome?”
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Smoking weed in restaurants and beer gardens: That's what the law says
The topic of cannabis recently caused a stir in Munich. The Augustiner-Keller banned its visitors from consuming cannabis or marijuana, both indoors and in the beer garden. However, there is still no specific law in Bavaria regarding gastronomy. What is clear, however, is that the state government wants to severely restrict consumption according to previously known plans. Among other things, folk festivals such as the Oktoberfest should become cannabis-free zones.
There could also be a ban on weed in beer gardens and outdoor areas of restaurants. A weed ban could apply because cannabis may not be consumed in the immediate presence of minors and their presence in a beer garden cannot be reliably ruled out. A corresponding ban could be enshrined in Bavaria's Health Protection Act.
Things could also be difficult for cannabis consumers inside restaurants. The state government is considering extending the smoking ban in Bavaria to include e-cigarettes, which can be used to vaporize tobacco and cannabis products. In addition, consideration is being given to generally banning the smoking of cannabis products in special smoking rooms. In addition, the owners of catering establishments can prohibit smoking weed via their house rules.
(jr with dpa)