
Dentons: Legalization in Germany – Concrete Draft Law Leaked
Author: Peter Homberg
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Germany is currently in the process of implementing the plan to legalize cannabis for recreational purposes. In April 2023, Federal Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach presented a new “Key Points Paper”, outlining the further steps. The “Two-Pillar-Plan” includes the legalization of self-cultivation (at home, as well as in cannabis clubs) as a first step, and the establishment of scientific model projects as a second step. In perspective, the German government also intends to continue its efforts to promote its approaches to European partners to obtain a change of relevant EU law to enable full legalization. Originally, the draft law was announced for April 2023, however, it has not been officially published yet.
Now, Legal Tribune Online in Germany (“LTO”) has published a leaked concrete draft law. What does the draft entail? Which aspects of the draft are unexpected, or questionable?
