Cannabis to be made legal for recreational use in Luxembourg

Coalition parties confirm cannabis will be commercially distributed in Luxembourg
Luxembourg Times (Luxembourg)
Thursday, November 29, 2018

cannabis salesCannabis will be made legal for recreational use in Luxembourg, it has been confirmed. During a press conference held by the three coalition parties – Democratic Party (DP), Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party (LSAP) and The Greens (déi gréng) – political leaders said the drug will be legalised. It will also be commercially distributed, as was confirmed by deputy prime minister Etienne Schneider, speaking to Luxembourg Times. The parties said only residents will be able to buy the drug and penalties will be put in place for anyone distributing to minors or around schools. Furthermore, addiction prevention will be part of government policy. (See also: Cannabis legalisation needs to be applauded)