First Cannabis Cultivation Permit Issued in Brandenburg as Baden-Württemberg Awaits Approvals

The Green Social Club in Oranienburg receives approval to start cannabis cultivation while Baden-Württemberg faces delays in granting permits.

The Green Social Club in Oranienburg, Brandenburg, has been granted a permit to cultivate cannabis, marking a milestone in the region's cannabis legalization process.
The club plans to start planting cannabis seeds by the end of the week, utilizing a 420 square meter industrial space with 100 square meters dedicated to flowering plants.
In contrast, Baden-Württemberg has yet to issue any cultivation permits despite receiving 64 applications, with 22 currently under detailed review due to the complexity of the new legislation.
The CDU criticizes the federal government's cannabis legalization as a rushed decision, expressing concerns over potential misuse and increased health costs.
German legislation allows non-commercial cannabis growing clubs with up to 500 members, but clubs require official approval and are subject to regulatory oversight.