Dangerous Substance Regulation Act of 2018
Proposed by Social Democratic Forum
Failing
passing in 0 of 2 chambers
Opened
3 Jan 2018
Voting closes
4 Mar 2018
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
3 changes
Rationale
These changes reduce harm by shifting from profit-driven legalization to evidence-based public health protection while closing loopholes in youth access and addiction risks.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marijuana Policy |
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
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Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
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| 2 | Tobacco & Vaping Regulation |
Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)
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Total ban on tobacco and vaping products; possession criminalized
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| 3 | Alcohol Regulation |
Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)
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Strict regulation (age 21; high excise; retail 10:00–20:00; public drinking banned)
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1
Marijuana PolicyPrevious law
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
2
Tobacco & Vaping RegulationPrevious law
Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)
Total ban on tobacco and vaping products; possession criminalized
3
Alcohol RegulationPrevious law
Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)
Strict regulation (age 21; high excise; retail 10:00–20:00; public drinking banned)
Timeline
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Draft3 January 2018
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Vote Open3 January 2018
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Vote Closed4 March 2018
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Did Not Become Law4 March 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
Failed
8Yes
28No
11Abstained
22Not voted
69 seats
For: 8 / 69 seats (11.6%)
Against: 28 · Abstained: 11 · Not voted: 22
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 22.2%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Movement | 14 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 14 | No | No reason given |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National People's Front | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Forum Proposer | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 11 | Abstain | No reason given |
Bundestag
Failed
87Yes
309No
131Abstained
123Not voted
650 seats
For: 87 / 650 seats (13.4%)
Against: 309 · Abstained: 131 · Not voted: 123
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 22.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Movement | 102 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 107 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 100 | No | No reason given |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National People's Front | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Forum Proposer | 87 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 131 | Abstain | No reason given |