US: Some examples of cannabis policies in Europe

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MSNBC.com

Wednesday 01 Oct 2003

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NETHERLANDS: Legislation dating back to 1976 decriminalized cannabis.
Consumption and sale allowed in so-called coffee shops, which have annual
sales around $3 billion.

BELGIUM: Decriminalized possession of cannabis in 2002.

BRITAIN: On Sept. 12, downgraded marijuana from Class B to Class C drug.
Possession now carries maximum sentence of two years, but government says
most offenders will get off with a warning.

FRANCE: Possession of soft drugs risks heavy fine and year in prison, but
in practice cannabis use seldom prosecuted. Government may eliminate jail
time but toughen fines for cannabis use.

NORDIC COUNTRIES: Possession and consumption of soft drugs illegal.

GERMANY: Cannabis consumption illegal, but possession of small quantities
seldom prosecuted, although varies in German jurisdictions.

GREECE: Cannabis smokers face prison if caught, but enforcement lax.

ITALY: 1993 referendum decriminalized possession of ''minimum daily dose''
of marijuana.

SPAIN: Possession of marijuana for personal use carries no sanctions.

PORTUGAL: Cannabis illegal, but under 2001 law those possessing small
amounts no longer jailed and instead given mandatory counseling, and
sometimes community service or small fine.

CROATIA: Last month, ended criminal prosecution for possessing marijuana
for personal use. Sale remains punishable by up to 15 years in prison.

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