Darmstadt Approves New Security Rules for Merck Stadium
The city council of Darmstadt has approved new security rules for the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. The ordinance, which was last amended in 2022, is being updated to reflect changes in the legal framework and experiences at events, particularly at SV Darmstadt 98 home games.
The amendments address the consumption of cannabis, the carrying of protective weapons, and the use of drones. A new explicit ban on cannabis use will be introduced, primarily to protect children and young people at events due to the changed legal regulations regarding cannabis use.
The regulations also extend to so-called protective weapons, which are items that can be used to ward off police enforcement measures. According to the city, such items have repeatedly been carried at home games, and the regulation is intended to prevent them from being used for disguise.