A national market made up of authorized producers and dispensaries throughout the country. The Germany, after allowing self-production and Cannabis Social Club, is ready to total legalization of cannabis.
"The creation of a second pillar it is essential for close the black market and achieve the goals of effective protection of children, young people and health", declared municipal health councilor Milena Löbcke.
But not only that. Regulation means guaranteeing new jobs and employment. In fact, as revealed by a recent study, the value of the green market in Germany could be worth it up to 4.6 billion euros.
Germany: Sales of recreational cannabis begin
Frankfurt and Hanover. Sales of adult-use cannabis could begin in these 2 large German cities, which have already revealed part of their plans.
In the first, how reported by the newspaper Tegesschau, a project will be launched that will allow consumers to purchase cannabis and derivatives in Ben four specialized sales points.
Register in advance. Have at least 18 years old, be healthy and resident in Frankfurt. Purchase a maximum of 50 grams of product per month and hold discussions with the institutions.
These are the few rules that program participants will have to follow.
“There will also be mandatory discussion groups,” confirmed the head of Frankfurt's drug department Arthur Schroers. In this way, all the necessary data will be collected to understand the actual impact of the project, which could last up to 5 years.
Hannover: The first pilot program for adult-use cannabis
Likewise, in early 2025 Hanover will launch the first pilot project on the use of recreational cannabis in Germany, which will be led by Psychiatry clinic, social psychiatry and psychotherapy of the Hannover Medical School (MHH).
The program will last 5 years, will involve around 4 thousand people and the cannabis will be distributed in a maximum 3 authorized shops. The objectives?
Examine the effects of regulation on individual consumer behavior, as well as collecting data on health, youth protection and the black market.
"The data from this study could provide an important basis for shaping one Future-oriented drug policy", concluded Dr. Kirsten Müller-Vahl, senior doctor in charge of the Psychiatry Clinic.
* Photo by Budding. on Unsplash
