Germany intends to split its planned cannabis reforms into at least two separate draft laws, the first of which is expected to reach the federal Cabinet in mid-August, according to German news website Der Spiegl.
The first draft law, which will lay the legal footing for “nonprofit cultivation associations,” is currently being hammered out by numerous ministries, including the agriculture and health ministries.
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The key points of Germany’s latest plan were released earlier this year by Health Minister Karl Lauterbach.
Rather than the original plan of full legalization, Europe’s largest economy is instead opting for a two-track approach with limited commercial opportunities.
Two of the expected features are:
Nonprofit associations would be allowed to jointly cultivate cannabis for adult-use purposes and distribute it to members for their own consumption. This plan is expected to be implemented this year. Regional pilot projects with commercial supply
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