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Membership in cannabis associations, strict delivery rules and controls: This is what the federal government's cannabis legalization should look like.
Berlin - The government coalition made up of the SPD, Greens and FDP at the federal level stipulated the legalization of cannabis in the coalition agreement in 2021 and presented a key points paper almost twelve months later.
“Drug policy needs to be renewed.
“We want to reform cannabis consumption from a health perspective,” said Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) about the project.
Legalization in the context of cannabis clubs is to be reviewed after a period of four years.
The focus is on protecting health and young people.
The illegal market should also be monitored.
The pilot projects for the commercial distribution of cannabis in licensed shops are initially scheduled to last five years.
Cannabis associations: role models come from Spain and Malta
Initially, the production and distribution of cannabis will primarily take place in cannabis associations.
These are similar to the “Cannabis Social Clubs” that already exist in countries such as Spain and Malta.
These are registered, non-profit associations or cooperatives for the purpose of collective cultivation and distribution of cannabis.
Cultivation in the associations is planned from July 2024.
Cannabis associations should play an important role in the course of legalization.
(Symbolic photo) © Richard B. Levine / Imago Images
Cultivation associations need official permission to grow cannabis.
This is initially valid for seven years and can only be extended after five years at the earliest.
An application is also required for this.
Which rules should apply to cannabis clubs
Membership in multiple associations is not permitted.
The minimum age for membership is 18 years and a residence or permanent residence in Germany is required.
According to the new key points paper, the following rules should apply to members of cannabis associations:
Setting a maximum output of 25 grams per day and 50 grams per month
A maximum of 30 grams per month and a THC limit of 10 percent for people under 21
Distribution of seven seeds or five cuttings to private individuals for their own cultivation
Possession of a maximum of 25 grams in public without penalty
The approval and control of cultivation and distribution in the clubs should be carried out by state authorities.
Additional rules apply to the clubs:
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Obligation to report and document cannabis produced and dispensed by natural persons who must prove their reliability
A maximum of 500 members per association. Appointment of representatives for youth protection, addiction and prevention with appropriate specialist knowledge
Consumption is prohibited on the club's premises
Serving alcohol, tobacco and other stimulants or intoxicants is prohibited
Access only for people aged 18 and over and with their place of residence or habitual residence in Germany
Mandatory cooperation with addiction prevention and counseling centers
Personal liability of the board of directors in the event of “pecuniary damage” or violation of the conditions in the event of intent or gross negligence.
In addition to the associations, private cultivation of cannabis should also be possible.
Machine assistance was used for this article. The article was carefully checked by editor Tobias Utz before publication.