Business of Cannabis cover what has become increasingly obvious in the German cannabis market. The much vaunted cannabis social club model is slower than a UK train service.
It was the goal of the previous German coalition government to protect the health of patients and consumers by legalising cannabis, ensuring better protection of minors and diversion from black market trade thanks to legal alternatives.
Unfortunately, many of the project’s plans could not be implemented as desired due to international treaties and EU regulations, resulting in the partial legalisation of cannabis, which only allows the cultivation of three plants per adult and distribution only in specially created associations.
This has provided relief for patients who use cannabis medicinally, particularly due to the ease of access via telemedicine. Yet, for those attempting to establish Cannabis Social Clubs (CSCs), the implementation of the Cannabis Act (CanG) has proven complex.
Since the law came into force, committed advocates have worked to form clubs, secure appropriate premises, and prepare for cultivation.
However, obtaining a licence to grow cannabis has emerged as a major obstacle. In Germany’s heavily bureaucratic system, it was initially unclear which authorities were responsible for licensing and oversight, while administrative performance in many offices has been slow and inconsistent, to say the least.
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