Overview

• Germany has revised its plan to fully legalize cannabis and will instead pursue a pilot program allowing restricted sales in select regions for a limited time.
• Possession of small amounts and home cultivation of up to three plants will be decriminalized nationwide.
• Cannabis clubs with a maximum of 500 members each will be allowed to grow cannabis for members' personal use.
• A proposal to allow licensed stores to sell cannabis products recreationally nationwide has been abandoned due to concerns from the EU.
• The revised proposal is a first step toward eventual legalization that aims to comply with EU regulations while pursuing limited reform.