The legalization of cannabis in Germany, which came into force last April 1st allowing self-production and personal consumption, it was only the first phase of a much broader legislative project.
In fact, that pushed by political forces is one total legalization of cannabis, which includes a national market made up of licensed producers and dispensaries across the country.
"Preparatory work on the second pillar of cannabis laws are currently underway - he declared Health Minister Karl Lauterbach a Tagesspiegel Background, although details of the plan - cannot be provided at this time."
The obstacle in this case could be i European regulations of international treaties and the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs of 1961. The German government, however, has already made it known that it has begun to move in this direction too.
Cannabis market in Germany: draft (maybe) ready for summer
How reported from Marijuana Moment, Kristine Lütke stated that although the first phase of the reform represents “a paradigm shift towards a liberal drug policy", is "convinced of the need to establish a commercial program".
"I count on Karl Lauterbach's commitment to promptly address the second pillar of cannabis legalization and to present an adequate draft", said the woman from the Free Democratic Party.
However, Lütke also acknowledged that the sales legislation could meet a challenge greater resistance by the Bundesrat which represents the individual states, as already happened for the first part of the law.
Finally, Kirsten Kappert-Gonther of the Green Party confirmed the importance of the second pillar, which is fundamental "to minimize the risk to the health of occasional consumers and to create alternatives to the black market".
"It would be ideal if the Ministry of Health could present a bill for this summer, so that states and other actors can be intensively involved in the consultation process," concluded Kappert-Gonther.
We, as usual, will update you in real time on upcoming movements.
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