tfs

Italy’s new Prime Minister has pushed through legislation that allows for larger amounts of personal cannabis possession. This is believed to be the first step towards a broad modernization of laws involving narcotics use and regulation.

Health Minister Livia Turco has doubled the amount of active ingredient a person can have on them from 1/2 a gram to 1 gram. This means up to 40 joints can be possessed at one time by an individual. I’m not sure how the Italian government came up with the idea that exactly 40 joints are equal to 1g of active THC. Considering the amazing amount of difference between people’s rolling styles, this seems like a really inefficient way to categorize usage. Still, you don’t here me arguing.

There was opposition to this movement from the center-right of the Italian government. Carlo Giovanardi, the architect of previous regulations, believes this to be an irresponsible and “morally harmful” piece of legislation. Obviously, a majority of people do not agree with this. Shit, an Italian lawmaker even planted marijuana seeds in the courtyard of the Chamber of Deputies.

I’m glad to see that Italy is joining the global movement to re-structure attitudes towards cannabis use. Hopefully, this will encourage other nations close by to follow suit.

[via Stuff]