First cannabis cultivation in Baden-Württemberg: approvals!

First cannabis cultivation in Baden-Württemberg: approvals!

In a groundbreaking step for cannabis cultivation in Germany, two clubs in Baden-Württemberg received the first permits for the joint, non-profit cultivation of cannabis! The "Cannabis Club Südwest e. V." In Achern and the "CSC Green Love Rhein-Neckar e. V." In Mannheim, the extension can now officially begin. These permits were granted on Tuesday, November 19, after the clubs had already submitted their applications in July. The permits include precise requirements for the location of the extension and the maximum amount of cannabis, which may be produced and passed on annually.

an important step for responsible handling

Social and Health Minister Manne Lucha emphasizes the importance of this law: "With the law on the controlled handling of cannabis, we will improve health, child and youth protection and contain the consumption of dangerous products from the black market." These first permits mark a decisive progress in the implementation of the legal requirements that aim to make the cultivation of cannabis for adults safe and responsibly. District President Carsten Gabbert adds that a careful examination of the applications is essential to ensure both the liberalization of cannabis and youth protection.

The two clubs have optimized their applications in close cooperation with the authorities and largely meet the legal requirements. In total, the Freiburg regional council has already received 66 further applications from cultivation associations, which are now being processed in order. The authority expects these applications to soon make positive decisions, since mostly only a few documents are missing. Gabbert explains: "The decisive factor for the time process is the quality of the application documents and the willingness to cooperate in the cultivation associations."

The Consumer Cannabis Act (Kcang), which comes into force on April 1, 2024, enables cultivation associations to submit applications for permission. In Baden-Württemberg, the regional councilors Freiburg and Tübingen are responsible for the approval and monitoring of the cultivation associations to ensure a safe and regulated extension.