A ban on smoking marijuana on the streets of Amsterdam's red light district went into effect on Thursday, part of a push by the city's first female mayor to clean up the area. Signs were posted in the canal-lined neighbourhood known for its brothels, sex clubs and marijuana cafes, which attract millions of tourists a year, but are a nuisance to residents. People caught … [Read more...] about Amsterdam’s red light district starts marijuana smoking ban
Red Light District
Ban on Outdoor Pot Smoking in Amsterdam’s Red Light District To Begin This Month
A new ordinance banning cannabis use on the streets in Amsterdam’s Red Light District is slated to take effect later this month. The ban, officially approved by Amsterdam’s city council last week, will “come into effect from May 25 and will be enforced by police and local officials,” according to Bloomberg, which noted that violation of the new law will result in a €100 (or … [Read more...] about Ban on Outdoor Pot Smoking in Amsterdam’s Red Light District To Begin This Month
