Approved German Cannabis Cultivation Association Total Increases To 234

Starting on July 1, 2024, adults in Germany can apply to launch a member-based cannabis cultivation association. Cultivation associations are one of the main legal channels from which German adults can legally source recreational cannabis, along with home cultivation.

According to the most recent statistics from the Federal Association of Cannabis Cultivation Associations (BCAv), there are now 234 cultivation associations in Germany that have received approval out of 658 applications submitted.

The updated statistic was included in the organization’s most recent newsletter as part of the table below, which provides a breakdown of associations approved by region:

As you can see from the data listed in the table, North Rhine-Westphalia has issued the most approvals, while Lower Saxony has issued the most rejections. Unfortunately, cultivation association approvals in Bavaria have proven to be a persistent challenge.

“In Bavaria, the licensing process for cannabis clubs remains restrictive. Although more than 200 cultivation associations have already been approved nationwide, the Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety has only issued three licenses – including the “CSC Inntal Raubling”, “Exotic Kingdom CSC Fulda” and “The Marihuana Club Kirchdorf”, according to the FAZ .” BCAv stated.

“The majority of Bavarian applications, however, are still being processed, which is putting financial strain on numerous initiatives or forcing them to abandon them.” BCAv also wrote in its recent newsletter. “Critics accuse the state government of political obstruction. While the number of cannabis offenses in Bavaria has declined significantly, the black market continues to benefit from the lack of legal access.”