Cannabis shop in Zweibrücken: Experts argue about necessity!

Cannabis shop in Zweibrücken: Experts argue about necessity!

In Zweibrücken, Professor Dr. Sven Gottschling the opening of a special shop for cannabis delivery. However, this project ensures controversial discussions in the city. Christoph Gensch, deputy CDU council group leader, has decided against the establishment of a cannabis shop. This became clear in a conversation organized by the Rheinpfalz between the two medical experts. Gottschling emphasized that a cannabis shop was not absolutely necessary, especially since there are already several vacant buildings in the city center.

The planned cannabis shop is to serve both medical and leisure-use customers. But the chances for the model project seem to have dropped after the latest city council meeting. Many council members fear that the project could be a potential danger. The topic was dealt with in a heated council debate, but there was no clear result.

an uncertain outcome

Professor Gottschling had already presented the project in the city council's February meeting. At that time, the vote was postponed to obtain statements from experts. However, some of these experts, including representatives of the police, had not yet answered at the time of the last meeting. Mayor Marold Wosnitza summarized the statements received and signed a proposed decision to support the project.

The reactions to the project were mixed. Gensch expressed concerns about the hurry and criticized that the city had not consulted with the district medical association or the State Medical Association. He warned of the possible changes to the cannabis law as a result of the current coalition negotiations and called for a broader basis for the decisions. Julia Igel from the Greens asked the committee to concentrate on the subject again. Finally, the AfD parliamentary group leader Jonas Keuchel applied for the adjoining of the topic, which was also approved with 23 votes.

Current legal framework conditions

The topic of cannabis is also illuminated by the new law, which has been in force since the beginning of April. Adults aged 18 and over may now have up to 25 grams of cannabis for their own consumption and even grow up to three cannabis plants in their own home. Up to 50 grams are allowed, but consumption remains prohibited in public space - smoking in schools and near such facilities is strictly prohibited.

Karin Bieg and Aaron Wolter from the addiction counseling "Wendpunkt" in Zweibrücken, as well as Nicolai Zöller, the head of the police inspection, have commented on the effects of the new law in interviews. They warn of the challenges that legalization entails, especially with regard to the protection of young people and the containment of the black market. Professor Gottschling regretted regret about the chance of gaining scientific knowledge and warned that the adjoining of his project endanger the further examination of the topic.

The situation remains tense: While Gottschling relies on constant discussions, there is also skeptical. Both doctors are likely to expect further debates in the city council and in public, while the city is looking for a mutual solution.

For more information about the controversy around the cannabis model project in Zweibrücken, read more about the Rheinpfalz Find out more about the details of the planned specialist business at the Saarbrücker Zeitung and get comprehensive information on the effects of legalization of cannabis through the Saarbrücker Zeitung .