Three grams OK in Belgium People found in possession of less than 3 grams of cannabis will now only recieve a verbal warning from police, and their stash will not be confiscated, according to this report.
If anyone is found with less than 3 grammes of cannabis or with a plant being kept to produce dope for personal use, they should receive the lowest form of punishment – a verbal warning.
The police will store the warning on computer and send all warnings issued to the magistrates’ court on a monthly basis.
The police will have no right to confiscate the drug from users if it does not exceed 3 grammes.
A person will only be dealt with more severely if he or she is using cannabis in a school or youth centre or nearby, or in a public place, or a prison.
The policy comes after a couple years of wrangling in court over a decrim policy enacted by the legislature. The new policy is apparently only temporary until a newer draft of the law is enacted.
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