{"id":11878,"date":"2023-02-16T16:06:04","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T16:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/will-amsterdams-new-cannabis-smoking-ban-become-a-trend\/"},"modified":"2023-02-16T16:06:04","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T16:06:04","slug":"will-amsterdams-new-cannabis-smoking-ban-become-a-trend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/will-amsterdams-new-cannabis-smoking-ban-become-a-trend\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Amsterdam\u2019s New Cannabis Smoking Ban Become a Trend?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Amsterdam is one of the most popular cannabis tourism destinations on earth, and for many years, the European city was the undeniable world champion of social cannabis use. It\u2019s not a coincidence that the Cannabis Cup was held there, and only there, for a long time. <\/p>\n
Yet, in recent years Amsterdam has ceded ground to several other cities when it comes to cannabis tourism, and thanks to a pending policy regarding outdoor cannabis use, it\u2019s possible that Amsterdam could become even less popular with cannabis tourists in the near future.<\/p>\n
Starting in May, a\u00a0new policy\u00a0will take effect that bans outdoor cannabis consumption in Amsterdam\u2019s famous Red Light District. <\/p>\n
It is estimated that 18 million tourists visit Amsterdam annually, and tourism activity in the Red Light District has yielded complaints from local residents, including complaints about the smell of smoked cannabis in the area. <\/p>\n
In addition to the cannabis smoking ban, Amsterdam is planning on toughening rules related to alcohol sales, as well as limiting bar and brothel hours.<\/p>\n
In Oregon, where this author resides, public consumption carries a fine. But, smelling cannabis smoke around town is still very common. <\/p>\n
While it doesn\u2019t bother some people, there are many people that do not like the smell of cannabis smoke, or any other type of smoke for that matter. People that do not like the smell consider it to be a nuisance, especially if the smell is constant, as it may be in Amsterdam.<\/p>\n
In addition to people that do not like the smell of cannabis smoke outright, there are also people that do not like being around smoke due to health concerns. <\/p>\n
They may wish to avoid secondhand smoke for general health concern reasons, or it could be due to a diagnosed condition that is harmed by secondhand smoke. It is worth noting that cannabis smoke is not the same as tobacco smoke. <\/p>\n
However, much of the public likely doesn\u2019t know that, and thus their concerns remain.<\/p>\n