First Cannabis Social Clubs Approved for Cultivation in Baden-Württemberg

Two clubs in Achern and Mannheim receive permits to grow cannabis for non-commercial use.

Both clubs must complete security modifications before beginning cultivation.
The approvals are part of a broader legalization effort allowing adults to grow cannabis for personal use.
Sixty-six additional applications are pending review by the state government.
Health Minister Manne Lucha emphasizes the law's focus on health and safety improvements.
Critics argue the federal government has left states with the financial burden of enforcement.