Cannabis in Spain for immediate consumption, and not earn a profit. The Andalusian government never formally accepted these guidelines and the legal situation of the clubs remains insecure. In 2006 and 2007, members of these clubs were acquitted in trial for possession and sale of cannabis and the police were ordered to return seized crops." About 500 private "cannabis clubs" exist in Spain, 200 of them in Barcelona alone, and Spain is spoken of as the "new Amsterdam," a destination for marijuana tourists. All actions related to cannabis apart from sale or trade aren't considered criminal offenses, and normally are misdemeanors punishable by
Cannabis in Japan "ta mà". A 1914 USDA publication notes: The Cannabis Control Law was first developed in 1930, with modifications made in 1947, 1948, and 1963. The 1948 law adopted a licensing system for dealers, and punishments for unlicensed use or sale. Cannabis began to gain some favor as a drug in Japan in the 1970s as incomes rose, but remained less popular (including among youth) than amphetamines. In 1972, there were 1,460 cases of narcotics crime, and 853 cases of violation of the Cannabis Control Law. Most cannabis consumed in Japan is imported from other countries; some illicit cultivation sites were