Ahead of the Bundestag's decision on the legalization of cannabis on Friday, Bavaria has announced a critical review. "Bavaria is continuing to examine whether there are possibilities of a lawsuit against the cannabis law," Health Minister Judith Gerlach (CSU) told the Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland (RND). "Bavaria is determined to take a stand against the dangerous use of cannabis should the law come into force."
The aim is to enforce the law as strictly as possible in order to curb recreational use, Gerlach told RND. The plans to set up a central control unit are progressing. In particular, it will issue permits for cultivation associations and subsequently monitor them. "We will also pay very close attention to ensuring that the possession limits are adhered to, that consumption does not take place in prohibited zones and that violations are consistently prosecuted. Bavaria will also continue to invest heavily in addiction prevention."
The legislative plans of the traffic light coalition provide for controlled release with numerous guidelines and rules. Cultivation and possession of certain quantities for personal consumption will be permitted for adults from April 1. Clubs for non-commercial cultivation are to become possible on July 1.
