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Cannabis cultivation in Germany 2025 - legal situation

Current laws and permitted quantities for private cultivation

CURRENT LAW (as of 2025):

Private cultivation: Up to 3 cannabis plants allowed

Possession at home: Up to 50g of dried cannabis

Possession in public: Up to 25g

Minimum age: 18 years (21 for cannabis clubs)

Prohibition of consumption: In the vicinity of schools, daycare centres, playgrounds


WHAT IS ALLOWED

grow 3 plants at the same time

Buy and possess seeds legally

Acquire equipment legally

Harvest for personal use

Transfer: Up to 25g to adults (free of charge)


WHAT IS PROHIBITED

Sale without a licence

Cultivation within sight of the public

Consumption in front of minors

Advertising for cannabis

Cultivation on rented premises without a licence


PRIVATE CULTIVATION TIPS

Safety: Grow discreetly, do not show off

Odour: Use carbon filters

Electricity: Normal quantities, no abnormalities

Neighbours: Be considerate

Documentation: Keep proof of purchase for seeds


CANNABIS CLUBS

Membership from the age of 18

Maximum 500 members

Monthly limit: 25g (50g from 21 years)

Home-growing: 7 seeds or cuttings per month


PENALTIES FOR OFFENCES

Exceeding the number of plants: Fine

Sale without a licence: Up to 3 years imprisonment

Cultivation within sight: misdemeanour

Consumption in front of minors: Heavy fine


SAFETY TIPS

Don't let anyone in on it

Avoid social media

Use legal seed sources

Document consumption

Maintain peace in the neighbourhood


IMPORTANT: Laws can change. Always check the current legal situation!

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