Reinarman will discuss the recent cannabis law, the ‘weetpass,’ adopted by the Dutch Parliament and the divergent ways in which various Dutch government authorities have interpreted and enforced it. Some observers interpret the statute as a new ‘get tough’ policy, others claim it leaves intact the world’s most relaxed drug law.
Reinarman has been a visiting professor at the University of Utrecht and the University of Amsterdam. He has also been visiting scholar at the latter’s Center for Drug Research. He is the author of several books, including Crack in America and Cocaine Changes.
The HIIMR conducts interdisciplinary scientific study of marijuana. Details about the March 25 Reinarman lecture are available from institute co-director Josh Meisel at 707/826-4446 or Meisel@humboldt.edu.