Marijuana smoking in public banned at Amsterdam's infamous red light district
Amsterdam marijuana ban
Amsterdam will partially ban outdoor marijuana smoking. The Holland capital will ban outdoor smoking of the recreational drug in its infamous red light district.
The city council of Amsterdam this week voted to impose a fine of €100 ($109) on anyone who smokes weed on the streets of Margriet Luttikhuzien, the central district, a spokesperson for the municipality of the city was quoted as saying by Bloomberg.
Amsterdam partial marijuana ban: When will it come into effect?
The ban on outside smoking of marijuana at Amsterdam's Margriet Luttikhuzien will come into effect from May 25, 2023.
ALSO READ |Amsterdam launches campaign to discourage young British men planning drug & alcohol-fueled parties
The ban will be enforced by the police and local officials.
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why are iPhones so expensive compared to Android phones?
)
'Crass, cheap and deeply derogatory:' Internet slams Udhayanidhi Stalin over his 'double-meaning' remark on Trisha
)
Why did India turn down the US offer for F-35 fighter jets? EXPLAINED
)
WMO warns Super El Niño is set to become monstrous between Aug-Oct - This was 'only a warm-up act'
)
'Should not be bullied': CJP says movement will expand beyond protests. Politics, or something bigger?
)
The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
)
Trump goes 'bing bing bing' 11 times within 5 seconds at Iran war briefing
)
Why did FSSAI ban the sale of Old Monk, Antiquity Blue and other liquor brands?
)
India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how
)
Did military GPS jamming cause a plane to crash in New Mexico? Here's what a report says
)
Munir-protege Mohsin Naqvi’s claim of unearthing huge scam triggers tremors in Pakistan’s power corridors
)
Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
7 longest flights in the world - Singapore, Qantas, Qatar and others
)
'I was almost trafficked in Paris,' says Australian woman, shares terrifying ordeal - 'I am on the black market'
)
Scientists find descendants of ancient sea creatures trapped under Antarctica's Blood Falls
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
New OTT releases this week (August 3-9, 2026): Main Vaapas Aaunga, Uyir, Operation Safed Sagar- 6 titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Can an S-400 detect a bird?
)
Influencer killed on livestream: Mexican cartel boss' son asked dad to kill woman who broke up with him
)
'World's most beautiful village' with only 627 people generated Rs 58 lakh in traffic fines in 2025
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why Russian tanks are much lighter compared to US tanks
)
CJP's Saurav Das alleges YouTubers broke into his house, seeks Delhi Police action
)
The genetic roots of Tamils: 75,000 DNA markers decoded in latest study of Sangam-era settlement
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Pradeep Rawat died at 74: Revisit the unforgettable roles that defined his career
)
American blogger Perez Hilton, covered in blood, cuts himself during livestream, hospitalized after distressing incident
)
Punjab Assembly passes resolution against Centre's mandatory E20 petrol rollout
)
Who is Devendra Nath Mahto, Jharkhand’s 'Sonam Wangchuk' fasting for protesting students?
)
‘India’s FCRA bill an attack on Christians, could hit bilateral ties,’ says US lawmaker
)
Ghajini villain Pradeep Rawat passes away at 74 after battle with cancer
)
Mark Zuckerberg apologises to Indian government over harmful content, platform errors amid PM video row
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Who is Sujatha Vijayakumar? The producer defending daughter Aarti in Ravi Mohan divorce battle
)
What’s happening in Nepal? How did a local clash turn into communal violence? WION Decodes
)
‘Disputes could help ousted forces make comeback’: Bangladesh PM warns ahead of Sheikh Hasina’s Delhi PC
Amsterdam partial marijuana ban: Why is this step taken?
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has been advocating for a reform of the red light district, while aiming to reduce nuisance behaviour and organised crime in the city center.
The authorities are also considering to relocate the red light district away from the city centre.
"The ban is part of a broader set of measures aiming to reduce nuisance, improve the residents' night's sleep and increase the livability and safety," Luttikhuizen said.
ALSO WATCH |Thousands of people took to the streets of Amsterdam to protest against COVID restrictions
While cannabis is not legal in the Netherlands, the Danish people are allowed to keep up to five grams (0.2 ounces) of the recreational drug.
Licensed "coffee shops" are allowed to sell small amounts of the drug to people older than 18.
The Amsterdam mayor in the past had asserted her determination to shift the economic balance between residents and tourists. Halsema has advocated against Amsterdam’s free-wheeling image as a spot of vacation for those wanting to engage in no-strings attached sex and consuming recreational drugs.
"It’s not a form of tourism we welcome or don’t welcome; it’s a form of behavior," Halsema said in a Bloomberg interview in July last year. "People coming here to lose their morals is a problem for us."
WATCH WION LIVE HERE
You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.