05/06/2024
ALEX KHOURDAJI
On Monday, 4th June 2024, two expert hearings were held regarding the laws ‘to amend the Cannabis Consumption Act and the Medical Cannabis Act’ and the ‘Sixth Law to Amend the Road Traffic Act and Other Road Traffic Regulations’. Both proposed amendments were previously discussed in their first Bundestag hearing on the 16th May 2024. In both hearings, experts and parties provided their opinions to the respective committees on the amendments to the laws.
Regarding road traffic amendments, the majority sought to increase the THC limit for drivers, except for the conservative Union Fraction (CDU/CSU) which brought forth a motion against increasing the THC limit.
The discussion regarding the CanG and MedCanG law amendments continues to be heated. Professionals and industry experts criticised the overregulation of cannabis cultivation associations as it could strengthen the illicit market. The Police union (Gdp) voiced its concerns as it sees cannabis legalisation in the country as an immature project and medical associations called for more targeted prevention initiatives to protect children and youth.
Cannabis Cultivation Association Amendments
