Cannabis Clubs Approved in Hesse as Youth Interest in Cannabis Declines

Cannabis clubs in Germany have been legally allowed to cultivate cannabis for a year, but only under strict regulations and exclusively for their members.

In the state of Hesse, ten such cultivation clubs have received official approval so far. This was announced over the weekend by the regional council in Darmstadt, which is responsible for the process.

Strict regulations guide legal cultivation in Hesse’s cannabis clubs, while youth consumption hits a record low

A total of 38 applications have been submitted. The cannabis clubs that received approval are located in cities and districts such as Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Offenbach, Fulda, and Kassel. Additional approved clubs are found in the Gießen district (two), as well as in the Vogelsberg, Wetterau, Limburg-Weilburg, and Waldeck-Frankenberg districts.

The permits come with detailed regulations. Anyone who wants to found a cannabis cultivation club must provide exact details, including the location of cultivation, the quantity to be grown, the number of participating members, and whether they will produce marijuana or hashish.

Since April 1st, 2024, individuals in Germany have been allowed to privately grow up to three cannabis plants. In addition, the legal framework for community cultivation in clubs came into effect on July 1st, 2024.

In theory, this allows for the creation of over 1,000 such cannabis clubs in Hesse

Despite increased availability, cannabis use among young people appears to be declining. This is based on early findings from the “MoSyD” (Monitoring System for Drug Trends) study, conducted regularly by the city of Frankfurt. Since 2002, around 1,500 students aged 15 and older in Frankfurt have been surveyed each year for the study.

Currently, only 22 percent of 15- to 18-year-olds in Frankfurt report ever having smoked cannabis. This marks the lowest level recorded since the study began. Study leader Bernd Werse stated that fears about increased cannabis use among adolescents and young adults due to partial legalization have not been confirmed.

In summary, while community cannabis cultivation is now legally permitted in Germany under tight control, interest among young people in consuming the drug appears to be waning.

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