Overview

• Gemeinschaft SüdWest e.V., which received its permit on July 1, 2024, reports that its inaugural year of non-commercial cannabis cultivation achieved its objectives.
• Carsten Boge described a steep but rewarding learning curve in developing secure production and distribution systems from initial plans to daily operations.
• Authorities and club organizers worked in an open, solution-oriented manner to address licensing, safety and compliance issues.
• Although traceability requirements and legal oversight imposed significant administrative burdens, the association maintained high morale among its nearly 500 members.
• Widespread public interest and slow adoption in other federal states highlight the urgency of establishing a consistent legal framework to broaden the club model.