Germany

Medical cannabis since 2017; CanG legalised possession, home cultivation and non-commercial cultivation associations in April 2024.

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Active market models

  • Medical only: Regulated medical prescription route; no adult-use retail or possession relief.
  • Decriminalised possession: Personal possession no longer prosecuted, but no legal supply chain.
  • Home cultivation: Adults may legally cultivate a limited number of plants for personal use.
  • Cannabis social clubs: Non-commercial associations collectively cultivate and distribute to their members.

Developments

  1. — Cannabis as Medicine Act enters into force

    Federal amendment enabling prescription cannabis, published as BGBl. 2017 I Nr. 11, p. 403.

    Sources: Bundesgesetzblatt

  2. — Cannabisgesetz (CanG) in force

    Legalises adult possession up to 25 g, home cultivation of three plants and non-commercial cultivation associations.

    Sources: Bundesministerium für Gesundheit

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