Luxembourg City, Luxembourg: Legislation permitting the limited possession and cultivation of cannabis in private took effect late last week in the European nation of Luxembourg.
Under the new law, those 18 or older may legally cultivate up to four cannabis plants in a private household. Home grows may not be visible to the public.
By contrast, consuming cannabis in public remains criminalized, as does the public possession of more than three grams of marijuana. Home grows of more than four plants are also subject to criminal penalties.
Officials say that the new policy is the first step in what they anticipate will be additional future reforms loosening the nation’s marijuana laws.
In 2021, the European nation of Malta similarly approved legislation permitting the possession and home cultivation of personal use quantities of cannabis.