A year of cannabis law: MV with three cultivation associations at the destination?

A year of cannabis law: MV with three cultivation associations at the destination?

Greifswald, Deutschland - A year has passed since the law on legalizing cannabis cultivation in Germany has caused a breath of fresh air. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the operators of cultivation associations can look forward to initial success. At the moment, three of these organizations were approved in the region-two in Greifswald and one in Rostock, such as n-tv reported. So far, 13 applications have been received by the State Office for Agriculture, Food Safety and Fishing (Lallf), and the demand seems to be unbroken.

undoubtedly an exciting topic! Should you shed light on the first harvest steps of the newly founded cultures. Marc Thalus, founder of "Sochill Green", draws a positive record of the first year. His cultivation association, which saw the light of day in August 2024, can look forward to 242 members. Before that there were 70, and another 200 interested parties are on the waiting list. This shows the great interest in legal cannabis cultivation! His first harvest comprised 700 plants, but the amount was not quite as high as hoped.

The challenges of the early days

The early days, however, was not a sugar. Jessica Schwandt from Lallf confirms that there were some hurdles to cope with due to unclear regulations and the novelty of the law. Thalus announces that due to legal requirements, you also had to look for a new location that is at least 200 meters away from kindergartens.

Another exciting aspect is the implementation of the financial framework. The Consumer Cannabis Act (Kcang), which came into force on April 1, 2024, also affected the cultivation associations. From July 1, 2024, they were able to start cultivation. Minister Dr. Backhaus emphasizes that the costs incurred should not be borne by the general public. The fees for cultivation procedures are between 500 and 3,500 euros, depending on the administrative effort. A new organizational unit in Lallf ensures the monitoring and implementation of the campaign.

preparation for legalization

The partialalization of cannabis in Germany, which raises many questions, is also evident in the safety of dealing with cannabis. People aged 18 and over have been allowed to have up to 50 grams of cannabis at home since April 2024 and have a maximum of 25 grams. The own needs are therefore allowed, while the transfer and sale are still prohibited. However, there are strict rules for the cultivation associations to prevent abuse: minimum distances to schools and kindergartens, no advertising and a ban on consumption within the clubs.

The regulatory authorities in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania prepare for legalization, and the judiciary also has their hands full-around 6,500 procedures for cannabis offenses must be rolled up. With a cannabis cultivation center in Murchin at Anklam, the German cultivation company DAG is already planning a big step into the future. It is still open whether this is really what the region needs.