Czech Republic

Czech Constitutional Court Rules In Favor Of Cannabis Educator In Free Speech Case

15/12/2024 Johnny Green

This week the Constitutional Court in Czechia ruled in favor of a cannabis magazine and its director,

Medical Cannabis Access Significantly Expands in Czech Republic with New GP Prescription Law

06/12/2024 Sarah Sinclair

Thousands more doctors in the Czech Republic will soon be permitted to prescribe medical cannabis under a new decree published by the Ministry of Health.

Czech GPs Will be Able to Prescribe Medical Cannabis Next Year

26/11/2024 Prague Morning

Patients suffering from chronic pain in the Czech Republic will soon have greater access to medicinal cannabis, following a new decree from the Ministry of Health.

Czech government legalizes cultivation of three cannabis plants

21/11/2024 Aurélien BERNARD

The Czech government has approved a broad reform of criminal law, including more frequent fines instead of prison sentences to ease the prison system and changes to the rules on growing and possessing cannabis.

Czech Pirate Party proposes to legalize possession of 900 grams of cannabis

14/11/2024 Aurélien BERNARD

The Czech Pirate Party is proposing an amendment to the country's criminal code aimed at significantly easing legal restrictions on the possession and cultivation of cannabis .

Cultivating Europe: Cannabis Industry Jobs in the Czech Republic & What’s Ahead

16/10/2024 Wrick Macaya Papa & Bjoern "Andy" Mannsfeld, M.D.

In Part I, we explored the legal landscape of the Czech Republic's cannabis industry. Now, let's dive into the current job opportunities and prospects related to recent proposals for personal cannabis cultivation.

Major Cannabis Policy Announcements in Slovenia and Czechia

12/10/2024 Johnny Green

Earlier this year, voters in Slovenia and Czechia decided on two separate cannabis reform measures, signaling the continuing expansion across Europe.

Cultivating Europe: Czech Republic’s Legal Cannabis Industry

30/09/2024 Wrick Macaya Papa & Bjoern "Andy" Mannsfeld, M.D.

This article is part of the Cultivating Europe series, which examines cannabis regulations and job opportunities throughout Europe. Following our coverage of Ukraine, we now shift our focus to Czechia..

Czech Republic proposes legalization of cannabis cultivation for personal use

24/09/2024 Aurelien BERNARD

The Czech Ministry of Justice has proposed an amendment to legalise the cultivation of up to three cannabis plants for personal use by persons over the age of 21.

New Study Backs Full Cannabis Legalisation in Czech Republic, Projecting CZK 5.5bn in Social Benefit

16/09/2024 Ben Stevens

As the Czech Republic’s efforts to launch a fully regulated adult-use cannabis market continue to hang in the balance

Czech Cannabis Bill Stalled as Political Battle Heats Up, But Hope Remains for Full Legalisation

28/08/2024 BEN STEVENS

The Czech Republic’s cannabis legalisation project remains stuck in political and legislative limbo, as the rumour mill surrounding its future moves into overdrive.

Czech government plans to launch fully legal commercial cannabis market

18/07/2024 KEVIN DINNEEN

The Czech Government is pressing ahead with plans to launch Europe’s first fully legal commercial cannabis market, similar to those seen in Canada and many parts of the US.

Czech Republic Will Pursue Full Adult-Use Commercial Cannabis Market, Leaked Documents Suggest

15/07/2024 BEN STEVENS

The Czech government looks to be pursuing a full commercial adult-use cannabis market as part of its ‘Cannabis Management Act’, according to leaked documents seen by Business of Cannabis.

Czechia’s Cannabis Movement Remains Strong After Recent Political Shakeup

14/07/2024 Johnny Green

Earlier this week, Czech Republic National Anti-Drug Coordinator Jindřich Vobořil announced that he had submitted an intent to resign from his position.

Czech Cannabis Reform: Anticipation Builds as Dual Bills Await Government Review

18/03/2024 BEN STEVENS

The Czech Republic’s anti-drug coordinator, Jindřich Vobořil, the driving force behind the country’s pioneering cannabis reform project, is understood to have prepared two separate versions of the bill,

Economic Council of the Government of the Czech Republic recommends a regulated cannabis market

19/02/2024 Editorial and Agustin Lacalle

NERV's statement reflects a significant shift in government policy toward cannabis, advocating for a more pragmatic and economical approach.

"No Room for a Legal Market" in Czech Reform Plans

28/01/2024 Liz Filmer

The Czech Republic has revealed its plan to legalise adult-use cannabis, however, it would seem that there is no room for creating a legal market.

Czech Republic’s Adult-Use Cannabis Plan Features Social Clubs, Home Growing

16/01/2024 Ganjapreneur

The Czech Republic’s current draft of a plan to legalize adult-use cannabis stops short of establishing a regulated market, focusing instead on possession and home cultivation, amid strategic governmental maneuvers and existing EU legal constraints.

Czech Republic’s Plans to Roll Back Adult-Use Actually Political Ploy to Pressure Bil

15/01/2024 BEN STEVENS

Last week the Czech government published a draft version of its highly anticipated cannabis regulation bill, sparking outrage due to the apparent omission of plans for a full commercial market.

Czech Republic scales back cannabis legalization ambitions

12/01/2024 Aurélien BERNARD

The legalization of cannabis in the Czech Republic takes a nuanced turn with the presentation of a bill by the coalition government.

Czech Republic: new proposed cannabis law

12/01/2024 Daria B

Czech Republic is making headlines with its proposed cannabis regulation bill, signalling a significant shift in its approach towards cannabis.

CBD more regulated in the Czech Republic?

20/11/2023 Aurélien BERNARD

Although the Czech government finally backed away from banning CBD products earlier this year , a proposed law would subject these products to strict restrictions.

Medical Marijuana Prescriptions In Czech Republic Topped 200 Kilos For The First Time

Czech News Agency

Doctors in the Czech Republic prescribed nearly 210 kilograms of medical cannabis to about 8,000 patients last year, about 43 times more than five years ago, according to the State Agency for Medicinal Cannabis (SAKL).

Government’s Economic Council Recommends Regulated Cannabis Market

Czech News Agency

he Czech government’s National Economic Council (NERV) has again recommended the introduction of a legal regulated cannabis market in the Czech Republic, within its proposal of 37 measures to boost economic growth in the country, released on Tuesday.