Question: Which of the following country has become the first European nation to approve cannabis for personal use?
(a) Andorra
(b) Belgium
(c) Croatia
(d) Malta
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:
- Malta became the first European country to allow limited cultivation and possession of cannabis for personal use.
- The law, which was approved by 36 votes to 27, allows adults in Malta to possess up to seven grams (0.25 oz) of cannabis and grow up to four plants.
- The bill was promoted by Equality Minister Owen Bonnici, who says Malta has adopted a “harm-reduction approach” with the establishment of an authority to regulate the sale of cannabis for personal use by adults from non-profit associations.
- Adults will be allowed to grow four plants at home and carry seven grams of cannabis, with smoking in public or in front of children remaining illegal.
- Luxembourg announced similar plans in October but its parliament has yet to give its green light to the measure.
BY: AMIT GUPTA