Citizens Initiative Underway to Legalize Cannabis in the European Union

Citizens Initiative Underway to Legalize Cannabis in the European Union

A citizens initiative to legalize cannabis in the European Union is underway, with advocates needing to collect 1 million signatures from 7 member states within a 12 month period.

Advocates of the initiative – which was approved by the government in November – officially began their signature gathering campaign this week. If advocates are successful in gathering enough signatures, the measure would be put to a vote next year.

According to the group behind the initiative (Weed Like to Talk), it “aims at making the EU [European Union] adopt a common policy on the control and regulation of cannabis production, use and sale.”

In addition to legalizing cannabis possession, the proposal would legalize cannabis cultivation, as well as cannabis retail outlets.

The effort marks one of the most far-reaching attempts at cannabis law reform in European history.

Those in Europe can sign the initiative by clicking here, and can find out more about the proposal by clicking here.

– TheJointBlog