Malta is set to become the first EU country to legalize cannabis for recreational use. The bill is expected to be signed into effect later this week by Malta's President George Vella after legislators approved a bill by a majority vote in Parliament.
The bill is expected to be signed into effect later this week by Malta's President George Vella after legislators approved a bill by a majority vote in Parliament on Tuesday."And the ayes have it! The #Cannabis reform bill has just been approved at third reading stage," tweeted Owen Bonnici, Maltese Minister for Equality, Research and Innovation, who promoted the bill. "We are the change makers," he added.Bill No.
"Read MoreLuxembourg to become first country in Europe to legalize cannabisUnder the new law, citizens aged 18 and over will be allowed to possess up to seven grams of cannabis, and cultivate up to four cannabis plants at home.However, smoking cannabis in public will remain against the law and anyone caught consuming cannabis in front of a person under the age of 18 will be liable to fines of between US $340 and $564.