Assen.

The drug-policy decision effective 2 April 2026 partly replaces the 2017 policy. It says the provisions relating to coffeeshops remain until replacement rules take effect. The current registry and original gazette publication agree on this transition.

A later municipal decision page could not be read during this check. SmokeUp has not established whether subsequent rules have ended that transitional position.

National guidance sets an 18-year minimum and requires valid identification. Assen’s older 2017 policy also includes age and residency conditions. Because a later local policy decision could not be verified, this guide does not present the older eligibility provisions as a confirmed statement of today’s admission policy.

The APV prohibits use, administration and preparations for use of substances covered by articles 2 or 3 of the Opium Act on roads, in other public places and in publicly accessible buildings. The current consolidated text is corroborated by its original official publication.

A general city map does not identify places where use is permitted.

The published decision designates a safety-risk area for a stated 12-month period. Together with APV article 2:76, it provides a framework for weapons-related search orders under the applicable legal conditions.

This is a public-order measure, not permission for drug use. Check official updates after 20 October 2026; this research has not established a renewal or mapped the legal boundary.

When arriving on foot or by bicycle, keep doorways and tactile guidance lines clear. The local APV addresses obstructive cycle parking and objects on guidance lines. Current station facilities, cycle-parking opening hours and journey disruptions still need a separate check.

For an emergency, call 112 and say what happened, where help is needed and which service is required. National guidance lists 0900 8844 for non-urgent police assistance.