WHAT'S LEGAL?
Since 1 April 2024, Germany's Cannabis Act (CanG) applies, comprising the Consumer Cannabis Act (KCanG) and the Medical Cannabis Act (MedCanG). Here are the rules without legalese. Status: July 2026, editorially reviewed.
How much can I possess?
Adults 18+ may carry up to 25 g of cannabis in public. At home, up to 50 g of dried cannabis is allowed (Sec. 3 KCanG).
Can I grow my own?
Yes: up to 3 living cannabis plants per adult at your own residence (Sec. 9 KCanG), secured against access by children and minors (Sec. 10 KCanG).
Where is consumption banned?
Within sight of schools, playgrounds, children's and youth facilities and publicly accessible sports grounds (100-metre rule), plus in pedestrian zones between 7 am and 8 pm (Sec. 5 KCanG).
Can I buy cannabis?
There is no legal retail sale. Legal sources are home cultivation, cultivation associations for their members and, with a prescription, pharmacies (medical cannabis).
What about medical cannabis?
Medical cannabis requires a prescription and is dispensed through pharmacies. Since April 2024 it is no longer classified as a narcotic; the Medical Cannabis Act (MedCanG) applies. Prescribing is the doctor's decision.
What about driving?
A THC limit of 3.5 ng/ml blood serum applies (Sec. 24a StVG). Novice drivers on probation and drivers under 21 face a full cannabis ban behind the wheel. Mixing with alcohol is prohibited.
Is cannabis advertising allowed?
No. Sec. 6 KCanG bans advertising and sponsorship for recreational cannabis and cultivation associations. That's why BUDFARM offers context and information, not promotion.
What about minors?
For anyone under 18, cannabis remains fully prohibited: no possession, no consumption, no cultivation. Supplying minors is a criminal offence.
This is an editorial summary, not legal advice. When in doubt, the statutory text (KCanG, MedCanG, StVG) or a lawyer's advice prevails.