Regional adult-use cannabis commerce pilot trials are operating in multiple jurisdictions in Europe, and at some point, they are expected to launch in Germany as well. Pilot trials are the primary component of the second phase of Germany's two-tiered legalization model, which was originally adopted on April 1, 2024.
According to the German Cannabis Business Association's (BvCW) recent newsletter, over four dozen applications for pilot trials have been submitted so far, although it is worth noting that none of them have received approval to proceed.
"The Federal Office for Agriculture and Food ( BLE ) has responded to a request for information on the FragdenStaat website regarding the processing status of applications under Section 2, Paragraph 4 of the Cannabis Act (KCanG). Accordingly, KCanG-related processes are recorded under the subject unit "Cannabis Research Projects" (No. 06.03)." BvCW stated in its newsletter (translated from German to English).
"A detailed evaluation of applications concerning model projects for the distribution of cannabis to end users for recreational use is not yet available and would involve considerable effort and fees." BvCW also wrote in its newsletter.
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