| Hans-Günter Meyer-Thompson | International
Frankreich. France introduces fixed fine for drug use
Frankreich. France introduces fixed fine for drug use
The French Assemblée Nationale has voted to introduce a fixed €200 fine for the use of narcotics - and cannabis in particular - in an effort to step up the fight against illegal drugs.
The bill was adopted on Friday November 23, by 28 votes in favour, and 14 against. It will introduce a €200 fixed punishment fine for the illicit use of drugs, with cannabis especially targeted.
Since 1970 in France, illegal drug use - of any kind - has been associated with up to a year in prison and a fine of up to €3,750; but this was rarely enforced for the use of drugs such as cannabis. (connexionfrance.com, Frankreich, 25.11.2018)