Germany’s Cabinet passes an act to liberalize rules on cannabis possession and sale

(16 Aug 2023) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Berlin - 15 August 2023 1. Pull focus from cannabis logo to cannabis plants TITLE: GERMAN CABINET TO LEGALIZE CANNABIS POSSESSION 2. Wide of man checking cannabis plants ANNOTATION: The German cabinet has approved plans aimed at liberalizing the possession and sale of cannabis. 3. Close of cannabis plant 4. Mid of man checking cannabis plant ANNOTATION: The bill could allow people to possess up to nearly 1 ounce of cannabis for recreational purposes. ASSOCIATED PRESS Berlin - 12 August 2023 5. Close of man rolling joint 6. Wide of cannabis logo on banner and Berlin television tower ANNOTATION: It would also allow some people to grow up to three plants on their own. 7. Mid of men smoking joints 8. Close of sign reading (German): “Time for legalization!” 9. Wide of woman holding flag reading (English): “Legal use = safer use” ANNOTATION: Parliament still needs to approv