Follow Newser on Twitter   Friend Newser on Facebook
Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

Amsterdam Weeds Out Pot Cafes Near Schools

Liberal city chokes on measure handed down by Dutch government

By Will McCahill,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 21, 2008 6:02 PM CST

(Newser) – The city of Amsterdam will close some of its famous cannabis-selling coffee shops, AFP reports, targeting cafes that operate near schools in keeping with a new directive from the Dutch government. The law, which will shutter 43 of the city’s 228 such establishments, isn’...   Read full story »

COMMENTS
You need to Log in to Newser to comment. Don't have an account yet? Sign up now!
1 comment
A snapshot of the day's best news stories.
 

More Newser Stories

Dutch Judge: Pot Tourism Ban Goes Live on Tuesday

Holland Seeks Pot Ban for Tourists

Amsterdam Will Ditch 'No Toking' Signs

Europe Divided on Medicinal Pot

Amsterdam to Halve Brothels, Marijuana Shops


NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   Timelines   |   Geek Sugar   |   Business Insider   |   HuffPost Entertainment