German Pot Dealer, 82 Years Old, Gets a 'Very Final Warning'

The Associated Press reported that prosecutors asked the court for a 34-month prison sentence due to the man’s long criminal record and a previous suspended sentence. However, judges said they would make an exemption and classify the most recent crimes as ‘lesser serious offences’ due to the man’s circumstances and recent health issues. The Social Democrats Party (SPD), which won the election in 2021 with the most votes, formed a coalition government with the Green Party, the Free Democrats and the Free Democrats to form a new government. Coalition leaders immediately announced that they would work towards marijuana legalization. “We are introducing controlled distribution of cannabis for adults to consume in licensed stores,” said a spokesperson at the time. This will ensure the safety of minors, control the quality and prevent the transfer of contaminated products. We will evaluate the social impact of the law after four-years. The proposal is different from the one he made in October. That plan called for the sale of cannabis across the country to adults at licensed outlets. Cem Ozdemir, Agriculture Minister, said that EU law’sets us limits we must respect but also push for.’ Lauterbach had warned all along that the government would only proceed with its original plan if it got the green light from the EU. Cem Ozdemir, Agriculture Minister, said EU law imposes limits that we must respect but also that we will push. Lauterbach had warned that the government only would proceed with the original plan if the EU gave its approval.