Amsterdam makes it illegal to smoke cannabis outdoors
Tourists and residents flouting the ban in public spaces will face fines of €100
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Tourists and residents flouting the ban in public spaces will face fines of €100
Starting on May 25, residents and tourists will no longer be allowed to use soft drugs while outdoors in De Wallen, the portion of Amsterdam's old city center that includes the Red Light District. Smoking cannabis on the terrace of a coffeeshop remains allowed. The plan was formally approved on May 10 by a majority of the full city council, with only BIJ1 and Forum voor Democratie voting against the measure. BIJ1 proposed granting an exemption for Amsterdam residents, but could not garner support from any other political party for the motion.
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The Red Light District prohibition was proposed earlier this year.