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Germany unveils cannabis liberalization plan, with caveats

A protestor holds a joint during the hemp-parade demanding the legalization of cannabis in Berlin on August 2, 2008. [AP Photo]

Germany's health minister unveiled a plan Wednesday to decriminalize the possession of up to 30 grams (about 1 ounce) of cannabis and to allow the sale of the substance to adults for recreational purposes in a controlled market.

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