Our Opposition to the Security Decree: Critical Analysis by a Hemp Entrepreneur

For those who, like us at CarlitosWeed.Amsterdam, have always supported the need for clear and fair regulation for the hemp sector, the introduction of the Security Decree marks a profound breaking point.

This regulation has turned honest operators and entrepreneurs into potential “dealers” in the eyes of the law, penalizing a sector that in recent years has brought innovation, sustainability, and youth employment.

In this article, we analyze the critical issues of the decree, with particular attention to aspects of unconstitutionality, economic and employment consequences, and the negative impact on the sector’s reputation.

Origins and Transformation of the Bill into the Security Decree

The measure was born as a bill, with the aim of creating balanced rules for the sector. Subsequently, it was transformed into a decree law, imposing strict rules in a very short time, without adequate parliamentary and public debate.

Why the transition from Bill to Decree is a problem

• It accelerated the legislative process, reducing the possibility of democratic discussion.
• It created an atmosphere of uncertainty and confusion in the sector.
• It turned a potential balanced regulation into a repressive and contradictory rule.

Unconstitutionality and Violated Principles

The Security Decree presents serious critical issues from a constitutional point of view.

It violates principles such as:

• Legal certainty
• Proportionality of measures
• Democratic participation in the legislative process

The absence of open discussion and a solid regulatory basis undermines the legitimacy of the decree and puts the fundamental rights of economic operators at risk.

Economic and Employment Consequences

Unemployment and Sector Crisis

The Security Decree has hit the hemp supply chain hard:

• Companies forced to close or move abroad.
• Loss of jobs and skills.
• Decline in consumer confidence and reduction in the commercial value of products.

A sector that was growing, sustainable, and innovative is now facing an almost total blockade.

The Role of Hemp in Society

The hemp sector is not just about oils and derivatives:

• It is technological and agricultural innovation.
• It is environmental sustainability.
• It is work inclusion, especially for young people.

Carlitosweed.Amsterdam has always believed in the educational and social value of the sector, but this regulation risks erasing years of commitment.

The Repressive Mechanisms of the Decree

Strict and disproportionate rules

Every slightest mistake can result in severe penalties, turning honest entrepreneurs into potential criminals.

Incorrect interpretation of CBD

The decree is based on alleged risks related to CBD, ignoring scientific studies that confirm its safety and its mitigating role on the effects of THC.

Absence of multidisciplinary discussion

Scientific experts, economic operators, and trade associations were not involved, leading to hasty and harmful decisions.

From Respected Entrepreneur to “Criminal”

Many entrepreneurs in the sector have gone from being respected professionals to being considered potential dealers.

This is not only unfair, but it destroys the reputation of an entire economic sector.

Proposals for Fair Regulation

1. Return to the Bill – Restart the legislative process with timing and methods that guarantee democratic discussion.
2. Involvement of scientific bodies – Base the rules on concrete evidence, not prejudice.
3. Interdisciplinary discussion – Lawmakers, health experts, economists, and entrepreneurs must collaborate.
4. Economic support – Incentives, funds, and training to safeguard the sector.
5. Rebuilding reputation – Information campaigns to counter unjust stigmatization.

The Security Decree, as it stands, not only blocks the development of an innovative and sustainable sector, but violates constitutional principles and penalizes honest entrepreneurs.

We at CBDmania believe in clear, fair regulation based on scientific data, and we will continue to work to defend the rights of those working in the hemp supply chain.

The future of the sector depends on the ability of institutions to listen and correct their approach, turning a crisis into an opportunity for growth and renewal.