Cannabis in Germany: Steer Clear of Bavaria
Bavaria and Texas have a lot in common: distinctive local patriotism, unique dialects, a strong sense of tradition, and a whole lot of cows and cattle. The cannabis policy of both regions has remarkable parallels, too — much to the disappointment of cannabis consumers in München, Houston, Austin, or Nürnberg alike.
Bavaria’s strict stance is also feared by neighbors in Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, and neighboring states, as the police harass even recognized cannabis patients. Many foreign visitors are surprised that the Bavarian police perform drug checks at train stations and on motorway parking areas without probable cause, often ending in a humiliating body search.
In all Germany’s states, there is a “minor amount” of cannabis, set at anywhere from 4 grams to 10 grams on average. For amounts below the limit, a prosecutor can choose to waive prosecution of the offense. But in Bavaria they lean the other way:...
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