Amsterdam will partially ban outdoor marijuana smoking. The Holland capital will ban outdoor smoking of the recreational drug in its famed red-light district.
The city council of Amsterdam this week voted to impose a fine of €100 ($109) fine on anyone who smokes weed on the streets of Margriet Luttikhuzien, the central district, a spokesperson for the municipality of the city was quoted as saying by Bloomberg.
Amsterdam partial marijuana ban: When will it come into effect?
The ban on outside smoking of marijuana at Amsterdam’s Margriet Luttikhuzien will come into effect from May 25, 2023.
The ban will be enforced by the police and local officials.
Amsterdam partial marijuana ban: Why this step is taken?
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has been advocating for a reform of the red light district, while aiming to reduce nuisance behaviour and organised crime in the city center.
The authorities are also considering to relocate the red light district away from the city centre.
“The ban is part of a broader set of measures aiming to reduce nuisance, improve the residents’ night’s sleep and increase the livability and safety,” Luttikhuizen said.
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