German Lawmakers Approve Cannabis Bill in Legalization Drive
- Germany has passed legislation to legalize personal cannabis use, allowing adults to possess up to 50g at home and 25g in public from April 1.
- The new law permits residents over 18 to join "cannabis clubs" to grow the drug for personal use, aiming to reduce black market activity.
- The government plans to evaluate the impact of the law over the next few years and potentially introduce licensed cannabis sales in the future.
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Under the law approved by the Bundestag, Germany's parliament, starting April 1 adults will be allowed to grow and possess limited quantities of cannabis for personal consumption. Non-commercial cultivation clubs will be legal starting on July 1.
On February 23, the Lower House of the German Parliament (Bundestag) approved the legalization of cannabis, specifically, the possession and consumption of up to 50 grams with some restrictions, with the votes of the Social Democrats (SPD), the Greens and the Liberals (FDP). According to the Bundestag, “the law aims to contribute to improving health protection, strengthening education and prevention, curbing the illegal cannabis market and impro…
Germany legalises use, cultivation of cannabis
BERLIN: Germany joined the small group of countries and jurisdictions that have legalised cannabis when the Bundestag passed a law on Friday allowing individuals and voluntary associations to grow and hold limited quantities of the drug. The law passed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s ruling three-party coalition legalises cultivating up to three plants for private consumption and owning up to 25 grams of cannabis. Larger-scale, but still non-commerc…
Germany joins legal cannabis club
Germany on Friday (February 23) joined the small group of countries and jurisdictions that have legalized cannabis when the Bundestag passed a law allowing individuals and voluntary associations to grow and hold limited quantities of the drug. Angela Johnston reports.
Germany joins legal cannabis club
Germany on Friday (February 23) joined the small group of countries and jurisdictions that have legalized cannabis when the Bundestag passed a law allowing individuals and voluntary associations to grow and hold limited quantities of the drug. Angela Johnston reports.
Germany legalized marijuana but restrictions will be stricter, both in consumption places and to get cannabis. Some places like schools and sports fields in Germany will be prohibited to consume cannabis. Additionally, the market will be strictly regulated, making it difficult to buy the drug. The original plans to allow stores and authorized pharmacies to sell cannabis were scrapped due to the EU's concern about a possible increase in marijuana…
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