Switzerland Moves Toward Controlled Legalization of Adult Cannabis Use

In a country where the consumption of cannabis for non-medical purposes remains illegal, Switzerland faces a paradox: more than 220,000 people use the plant recreationally despite existing restrictions. The Lucerne City Council expressed its support for the Swiss draft bill that seeks to regulate access to cannabis, prioritizing public health and market control.

In this context, the National Council’s Social Security and Health Committee is promoting significant regulatory changes under the Cannabis Products Act, which is currently open for public consultation.

Lucerne Backs Federal Plan to Regulate Cannabis and Undercut the Illegal Market

This draft bill proposes a regulated access model for adults over 18, with an emphasis on protecting public health, reducing the illegal market, and preventing underage use. In this context, the Lucerne City Council expressed its explicit support for the federal initiative in early November 2025. “The introduction of regulations on cannabis consumption and the market is expressly welcome,” stated a press release quoted by the Swiss media outlet Zentralplus .

The municipal government emphasizes that a legal market not only improves the safety and quality of available products but also allows for the implementation of more effective public health measures. Lucerne stresses that the reform must prevent aggressive marketing and therefore supports the ban on advertising cannabis products, a key aspect for maintaining the focus on health rather than profit.

Another key issue raised by the Swiss municipality is the need to compete effectively with the illicit market. To this end, it proposes adjusting prices, sales limits, and THC levels to incentivize people to abandon the illegal market and minimize the risks associated with consumption. The federal consultation will remain open until December 1st, and the level of political support for the reform is expected to become clearer in the coming weeks.

The proposal didn’t emerge from a vacuum. Switzerland has been conducting pilot programs in cities like Zurich, Basel, Bern, Lucerne, and Lausanne, where regulated sales schemes for adult use are being implemented under health supervision. These projects, coordinated by the Federal Office of Public Health, have shown positive results in terms of public order, distribution efficiency, and social acceptance, especially considering that countries like Germany have already adopted legal frameworks for adult cannabis use.

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