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Ironeek · 07-11-2011, 04:10 PM

Amsterdam will not enforcer weedpass in next 4 Years according to Maurice Veldman, Lawyer for Amsterdam Coffeeshops Union.

This is a translation of the letter sent to members......

Dear folks,

The big news today is that the new Tolerance Policy will become active from July 1, 2011, and will be valid until June 30 2015(!). The AHOJG criteria are already avaiable on www.openbaarministerie.nl The good news is not much is going to change.

The most important conclusion is that the AHOJG crtieria have not been complemented with the Weedpass and the Distance Criteria. Nothing changes in this area. The announced additions will not be part of the national regulations for coffeeshops. This means that all the evil measurements from The Hague, including weedpass and distance criteria, can only be implemented on a local level. This means the weedpass and the distance criteria will probably not make it in Amsterdam. These announced measurements, that would lead to a coffeeshop wipe-out in Amsterdam, can only be implemented through local legislation by the City Council. The City Council already spoke out against the weedpass and the distance criteria, like the Mayor, who will be held to execute and maintain the new Tolerance rulebook. This is also included in the Opiumlaw art. 31b.

Especially the long term of the new Tolerance regulations stands out, 4 years going! This is a first, and appears to be a signal that The Hague decided that de introduction of the weedpass and the new distance criteria and everything else Justice Minister Opstelten comes up with is to be decided on by individual City Councils. The City Council has toe execute or deny new measurements. The Mayor has to uphold the rules in the end. This means in Amsterdam there will be no mayor changes.

I salute you,

MR. Maurice Veldman, Legal rep. for the BCD and THC.

Core · 07-11-2011, 04:13 PM

HELL YEAH !!!!!!!

FUCKING GREAT NEWS that is......!!!!!

gaiusmarius · 07-11-2011, 04:18 PM

this is not unexpected, but nice to have it official. i didn't think things would change in Ams this year.

Core · 07-11-2011, 04:24 PM

i was't totally convinced on that.....you knever know with these pencil pushers.....but it also could have something to do with the release of the The Global Commission on Drug Policy report imho.

Core · 07-11-2011, 04:29 PM

you should post that here ....

https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread....light=weedpass

this offical news will be liked....aaah ICmag cups again....now Gypsy can't cancel anymore hehehe...

sorry double post :o :p

edit again....seems the news is already in there

07-12-2011, 04:57 PM

The Boys · 07-15-2011, 01:08 AM

I cant read Dutch, what does this mean for tourists ?

FCDobbs · 07-17-2011, 07:13 PM

it means party on.

madnaaz · 07-17-2011, 07:14 PM

lekker hoor

BCNeil · 07-28-2011, 02:01 AM

It means welcome to fucking Amsterdam boys.
I am so happy to hear this.

I travel from Vancouver to Amsterdam once a year and love it.
Wonderful friendly people, beautiful city.
Nothing in life is like being stoned to high heaven wondering around the narrow Amsterdam streets.

Thanks for another 4 years.

Now if nice hotels would be cheaper, oh my.

07-11-2011, 04:10 PM	#1
Ironeek Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 214	Amsterdam will not enforcer weedpass in near future Amsterdam will not enforcer weedpass in next 4 Years according to Maurice Veldman, Lawyer for Amsterdam Coffeeshops Union. This is a translation of the letter sent to members...... Dear folks, The big news today is that the new Tolerance Policy will become active from July 1, 2011, and will be valid until June 30 2015(!). The AHOJG criteria are already avaiable on www.openbaarministerie.nl The good news is not much is going to change. The most important conclusion is that the AHOJG crtieria have not been complemented with the Weedpass and the Distance Criteria. Nothing changes in this area. The announced additions will not be part of the national regulations for coffeeshops. This means that all the evil measurements from The Hague, including weedpass and distance criteria, can only be implemented on a local level. This means the weedpass and the distance criteria will probably not make it in Amsterdam. These announced measurements, that would lead to a coffeeshop wipe-out in Amsterdam, can only be implemented through local legislation by the City Council. The City Council already spoke out against the weedpass and the distance criteria, like the Mayor, who will be held to execute and maintain the new Tolerance rulebook. This is also included in the Opiumlaw art. 31b. Especially the long term of the new Tolerance regulations stands out, 4 years going! This is a first, and appears to be a signal that The Hague decided that de introduction of the weedpass and the new distance criteria and everything else Justice Minister Opstelten comes up with is to be decided on by individual City Councils. The City Council has toe execute or deny new measurements. The Mayor has to uphold the rules in the end. This means in Amsterdam there will be no mayor changes. I salute you, MR. Maurice Veldman, Legal rep. for the BCD and THC.
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Core Quality Control Controller Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: i live in Potland @ reeferroad in weedistan Posts: 6,211	HELL YEAH !!!!!!! FUCKING GREAT NEWS that is......!!!!! __________________ Whats that BUG ??...find it out inhere !! [b][size="2"]
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gaiusmarius Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 16,619	this is not unexpected, but nice to have it official. i didn't think things would change in Ams this year. __________________ Making BubbleHash with Bubbleator Searching for SourPoison, AfghanDieselHaze and CheeseHaze keeper making canna butter
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Core Quality Control Controller Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: i live in Potland @ reeferroad in weedistan Posts: 6,211	i was't totally convinced on that.....you knever know with these pencil pushers.....but it also could have something to do with the release of the The Global Commission on Drug Policy report imho. __________________ Whats that BUG ??...find it out inhere !! [b][size="2"]
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Core Quality Control Controller Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: i live in Potland @ reeferroad in weedistan Posts: 6,211	you should post that here .... https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread....light=weedpass this offical news will be liked....aaah ICmag cups again....now Gypsy can't cancel anymore hehehe... sorry double post :o :p edit again....seems the news is already in there __________________ Whats that BUG ??...find it out inhere !! [b][size="2"]
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07-15-2011, 01:08 AM	#7
The Boys Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 305	I cant read Dutch, what does this mean for tourists ?
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07-17-2011, 07:13 PM	#8
FCDobbs Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 43	it means party on. __________________ "Life is what happens while you're busy making plans" John Lennon
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madnaaz Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: amsterdam Posts: 533	lekker hoor
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07-28-2011, 02:01 AM	#10
BCNeil Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 269	It means welcome to fucking Amsterdam boys. I am so happy to hear this. I travel from Vancouver to Amsterdam once a year and love it. Wonderful friendly people, beautiful city. Nothing in life is like being stoned to high heaven wondering around the narrow Amsterdam streets. Thanks for another 4 years. Now if nice hotels would be cheaper, oh my.
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