• The measures, which will go into effect in the middle of May, are intended to improve the quality of life for locals.
• Alcohol cannot be purchased from businesses, bars, or cafes in the red light area.
• In most public areas in Amsterdam, alcohol consumption is prohibited.

According to new rules released by the city, smoking marijuana on the street in Amsterdam’s red light district will soon be prohibited.

The measures, which will go into effect in the middle of May, are intended to improve the quality of life for locals who have long complained about the disturbance that tourists bring.

According to local media, almost all council members favoured taking steps to lessen annoyance for homeowners.

The municipal council also declared on Thursday that no new visitors would be let into the old city district after 1am and that eateries and bars would have to close by 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.

As of right now, alcohol cannot be purchased from businesses, bars, or cafes in the red light area after 4 p.m. on Thursday through Sunday. The council will now request that retailers either conceal or remove all alcohol from their storefronts during that period.

In most public areas in Amsterdam, alcohol consumption is prohibited.

Hear the grim truth about Amsterdam’s red light area.

The city of the Netherlands is well renowned for its cannabis cafes, which draw millions of visitors each year. However, people have complained that the presence of street vendors and the prevalence of drug and alcohol misuse is increasing crime.

Possessing, producing, or selling narcotics is a crime in the Netherlands as of right now. However, it is not a crime for someone above the age of 18 to consume narcotics.

Drug sales and possession are prohibited, although the Netherlands maintains a “tolerance policy” that permits the sale of cannabis at coffee shops under certain restrictions. The shops must not create a nuisance as one of those requirements.

The Amsterdam council will begin a “stay away” campaign in the spring in addition to the new legislation to target visitors coming to the city for sex, drugs, or booze.

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