Germany’s approach to cannabis legalization implementation is multi-phased. The first phase of German legalization, often referred to as ‘pillar 1,’ took effect earlier this year. As of April 1st, 2024, adults in Germany can cultivate and possess a personal amount of cannabis. Additionally, cultivation associations became legal starting on July 1st, 2024.
‘Pillar 2’ of German legalization involves launching regional adult-use cannabis commerce pilot trials. Two districts in Berlin, Germany’s largest city, announced plans this week to launch their pilot trials next year.
“The Berlin districts of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg and Neukölln want to start selling cannabis through several specialist stores next year.” the city announced today on its website. “This is made possible by a pilot project that will be scientifically monitored. Customers who want to buy cannabis must take part in the scientific study and register, the districts announced on Wednesday. They must also be resident in one of the two districts.”
“The sale is organized by a company that buys the cannabis from legal producers in Germany or abroad and sells it on to registered consumers in specialist stores.The two districts, Humboldt University and the Danity Group company signed a letter of intent to this effect on Wednesday.” the city also stated (translated from German to English).
“The application for approval of the project is to be submitted to the relevant federal authority as soon as possible. The sale could begin next summer, it was said.” city officials concluded.
