Tobacco & Cannabis
Smoking pipe is quite popular
The use of tobacco and cannabis are legal but are strictly regulated by the government. Grass shops are establishments where the sale of cannabis and tobacco for personal consumption by the public is tolerated by the local authorities. Under the drug policy of Cembria, the sale of cannabis products in small quantities is allowed by 'licensed' grass shops. The majority of these grass shops also serve drinks and food. The shops are not allowed to serve alcohol or other drugs, and risk closure if they are found to be selling soft drugs to minors, hard drugs or selling alcohol without a license. Cannabis is commonly consumed by drinking marihuanna tea (orally) or by smoking cannabis. Cannabis use, by legislation, may only occur on the premises of licensed grass shops or at private property; not in the presence of any minor. In order to protect the health of people working in the catering industry, a ban on smoking came into force on 1st June 2007. As from that date, smoking is no longer allowed in hotels, discos and restaurants. In pubs where only drinks are served, consumers may still smoke tobacco.