Partialization of cannabis: decline in violations in Rhineland-Palatinate!
Partialization of cannabis: decline in violations in Rhineland-Palatinate!
Around a year after the partialization of cannabis in Germany, the Interior Ministry of Rhineland-Palatinate draws a mixed balance. Interior Minister Michael Ebling (SPD) reported a significant decline in cannabis violations by 54 percent compared to the previous year. In 2024, the police registered around 5,400 such violations, which indicates the relief of the police and judiciary through the new regulation. This partialization has made it possible for many trivial offenses to fall away, which means that the police can use their staff and their technology more specifically against the heavier drug crime.
"However, the expectations we have linked to partialization have not been fully fulfilled," said Ebling. The possibility of consuming and growing cannabis has been given in Germany since the Consumer Cannabis Act came into force on April 1, 2024. It allows up to 25 grams in public and 50 grams at home as well as the cultivation of up to three plants per person.
Current developments and challenges
The balance of the first few months shows that the number of cannabis users in Germany has increased to around 4.5 million. This number has doubled in the past 15 years, especially among young adults between the ages of 18 and 25. Almost 25% of this age group stated that they had consumed cannabis in the past 12 months. An increase in consumption is also observed in older adults, often as a means of relaxation or therapy.
safety aspects and health concerns
The first evaluations of the Consumer Cannabis Act have so far show no significant changes in consumer prevalence. Nevertheless, a medium -term increase in consumption was expected. Interestingly, an increase in traffic accidents under the influence of drugs in Bavaria was determined by 27 percent in 2024, with 52 percent of these cases concerned. In comparison, there were five more traffic accidents nationwide under the influence of alcohol than under the influence of drugs.
In addition, access to medical cannabis has increased, and over 52 tons were imported to Germany in the second half of 2024 alone. The estimates of the total requirement of cannabis in Germany amount to around 400 tons per year. Despite the legislative progress, there is political resistance to the Consumer Cannabis Act. Both the CDU and CSU as well as the Federal Medical Association and union of the police are calling for its abolition. In the next few months, model projects for a controlled tax in cities such as Hannover and Frankfurt am Main are planned, whereby the scientific accompaniment should be carried out by universities.
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