Oh, man, what a ripoff! See if I go to Holland NOW!

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Holland will be allowed to keep its "coffee" shops, where marijuana is openly sold and smoked, under a new European Union drugs control law.

Justice ministers from the 15 EU member states agreed Thursday to harmonize their national drug laws, and drug traffickers across Europe will face 1-3 years in prison for producing or distributing drugs, including cannabis, coca and opium plants. But individual countries are allowed to set their own national rules on personal consumption of drugs, providing a loophole for Holland's famed "coffee" cafes.

But only Dutch residents with identity cards will be allowed to use the cannabis cafes.

More at: http://washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20031127-013137-1860r.htm

[DS1]

1. I'm hoping that this only includes 'take-out' and

you'll still be able to partake in the store.

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

2. I am sure that friendly Dutch residents will find a way to keep

the multi-million dollar business thriving.

[nuxvomica]

3. I had heard the Dutch switched to "take-out" only

That they were going to ban smoking in the shops because of health concerns for the workers. Anybody know about this?