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Slovenia is planning a remarkable step in European drug policy. As the first country in Southeastern and Eastern Europe, the republic intends to legalize the private consumption of cannabis under certain conditions.
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ral Freedom Movement. Natasa Sukic, a member of parliament for the Left Party, explained in parliament that the proposal is primarily intended to implement the will of the people. It is also about "destigmatizing" cannabis use. Cannabis is no more dangerous than legally available substances such as tobacco and alcohol.
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The reform was prompted by referendums held last year in parallel with the European elections. A narrow majority of 51.57 percent of Slovenian voters supported the legalization of the cultivation and possession of cannabis for personal use. 66.71 percent voted in favor of legalizing cannabis for therapeutic purposes. Accordingly, Parliament passed a law in June of this year permitting the cultivation of cannabis for medical purposes under a license. Now, another bill is addressing
private consumption. The planned regulations stipulate that adults will be allowed to grow up to four cannabis plants per person, but no more than six per household. At the same time, there is a restriction for public spaces: consumers are allowed to carry a maximum of seven grams. However, the permitted storage limit for private households is strikingly generous: up to 150 grams per person or 300 grams per household may be stored there. This puts Slovenia well above the limits in Germany and Malta, for example, where a maximum of 50 grams is permitted. However, smoking cannabis in the presence of minors will be strictly prohibited. The sale of home-grown cannabis will also remain prohibited. However, those who give small amounts to friends as gifts will be considered legal under the planned regulations. The legislature is paying particular attention to road safety. Similar to the blood alcohol limits for road traffic, clear limits are to be introduced for cannabis. These limits have even already been defined: Drivers who demonstrate demonstrable impairment will face heavy fines in the future, depen-
ding on the THC level in their blood. If the concentration is up to three nanograms per milligram of blood, a fine of 300 euros will be imposed. For three to five nanograms, this increases to 600 euros, and anyone with more than five nanograms faces a fine of 1,200 euros. Slovenia is thus sending a clear message that the legalization of cannabis does not equate to complete freedom, but that regulations remain necessary to protect the public. When it comes to cannabis in the workplace, the country pursues a more liberal approach than many other countries. Employers are prohibited from conducting THC tests on employees. The justification for this is "consumer protection." As long as employees are not obviously impaired in their work, they may not be monitored or sanctioned for their private consumption. If the law is passed as planned, it could serve as a signal for other countries in Southeastern and Eastern Europe that have so far maintained a restrictive stance. For Slovenia itself, it marks a political milestone on the path to a more liberal social policy. (MB) Sources: www.sn.at; www.tageblatt.lu