Since the ruling by the Raad van State (Council of State), it is not the duration of the permit that has been restricted, but the mayor's authority.

Administrative jurisprudence concerning Apeldoorn (2023) and Heerlen (2025) mandates that the duration of coffeeshop permits must be limited and a scarce permit system applied. This reasoning is incomplete.

Original article on coffeeshopbond.nl

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