The German Cannabis Association (DHV) has released a set of ten key policy demands after hosting its Cannabis Normal! Conference (CaNoKo) in partnership with LEAP Germany e.V. The announcement came at the conclusion of the three-day event, aimed at advocating for further reforms to Germany’s cannabis laws.
In a press release, the DHV stated that it had “adopted the ten most important demands regarding cannabis policy and the amendment of the Consumer Cannabis Act (KCanG).”
The historic KCanG law, passed in April 2024, marked a significant milestone for Germany’s cannabis industry. Since then, the medical cannabis sector has expanded, hundreds of cultivation associations have been licensed, and countless adults have legally grown cannabis in their private homes.
Despite these advances, opposition to cannabis legalization remains active, particularly within Germany’s Health Ministry. Efforts to roll back recent policy changes and delays in implementing municipal pilot programs for adult-use cannabis distribution continue to challenge progress.
DHV highlighted that “time-limited and scientifically monitored municipal pilot projects for cannabis distribution are compatible with EU law and permissible under Section 2(4) of the German Cannabis Act (KCanG). Serious applications have been received from several cities. Approving them is the next logical step toward providing legal access for decriminalized consumers and reducing the black market.”
Currently, adults in Germany are allowed to cultivate up to three plants and possess up to 25 grams outside their homes, and 50 grams within their homes. DHV’s second demand calls for revising possession limits, arguing that the 50-gram cap is “impractical, particularly for home growers.” The organization proposes removing the limit entirely, as is common in parts of North America, or raising it to 600 grams, reflecting the maximum annual yield allowed for association members.
The remaining eight demands focus on:
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Legalizing cannabis transfer between adults
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Clarifying building regulations for cultivation association sites
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Removing distance restrictions for consumption and association locations
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Providing a clear legal definition of “cutting” (cloning material)
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Maintaining telemedicine and mail-order options for medicinal cannabis
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Abolishing or redefining the “not insignificant quantity” with higher limits
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Introducing rapid saliva tests and researching new methods to detect driving impairment
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Initiating EU-level reforms to enable full cannabis legalization
For more information on each demand, the DHV press release provides detailed descriptions.
The German Cannabis Association represents cannabis consumers and legalization advocates, working toward a legal, consumer-friendly market for recreational cannabis. Its mission includes eliminating discrimination, promoting sensible regulations on licenses, possession, consumption, home cultivation, associations, and medicinal cannabis access.
