Germany has legalized cannabis for recreational use for adults.
A costumed cannabis supporter holds a banner against prohibition during the annual Hemp Parade on August 12, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Omer Messinger/Getty Images)
Under the new law, people over 18 will be allowed to carry 25 grams of weed in public and up to 50 grams at home, as well as grow up to 3 plants.
A participant presents meshed cannabis (Kief) and rolling paper at the annual Hemp Parade on August 12, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Omer Messinger/Getty Images)
Non-commercial “cannabis clubs” will also be allowed to provide cannabis for a maximum of 500 club members.
Cannabis supporters, one holds a banner reading “High but Sexy” march past the Reichstag building in the annual Hemp Parade on August 12, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Omer Messinger/Getty Images)
However, cannabis will remain illegal and highly restricted for people under 18.
Cannabis supporters march with a giant mock joint reading “Legalization” past the Reichstag building in the annual Hemp Parade on August 12, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Omer Messinger/Getty Images)
And dealers who sell to minors can face a sentence of up to two years.
Germany’s health minister said the law will help to crack down on the black market and improve protection of children and young people.
Cannabis supporters hold banners in the annual Hemp Parade on August 12, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Omer Messinger/Getty Images)
This makes Germany the 3rd European Union country after Malta and Luxembourg to legalize cannabis for personal use.
A participant holds a placard during the 23rd Hanfparade, a traditional German-wide pro-Cannabis march, to ask for its legalisation on August 10, 2019 in Berlin. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images)
