Who can join
Cannabis social clubs (Anbauvereinigungen) are open to adults aged 18 and over who are resident in Germany. Non-residents — including cross-border commuters and tourists from Luxembourg, France, or the Netherlands — cannot legally be members. Each adult may only belong to one club at a time. The club is required to verify residency.
What members may receive
- Up to 25 grams per day and 50 grams per month.
- Members aged 18–20 are limited to cannabis with a maximum 10% THC content; from age 21 there is no THC ceiling.
- On-site consumption is not permitted. Clubs distribute; they are not cafés.
- Cannabis received from a club may only be used personally; passing it on is a criminal offence.
Finding a licensed club
Licensing is run by individual German Länder. By mid-2025, approximately 337 clubs had been licensed, serving about 92,000 members. North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony, and Rhineland-Palatinate are ahead in approvals; Bavaria has been notably slow. Each Land publishes its own register; pot.lu's CSC directory aggregates these.
The typical joining process
- Submit an application (web form or in person) with ID and proof of address.
- Pay a one-off setup fee (usually €20–€50) and a monthly contribution (commonly €25–€50, scaled to expected demand).
- Sign the club statutes — most include a minimum membership term of three months.
- Pre-order monthly quantity, then collect from the club at scheduled distribution slots.
Sources
- Cannabis Act (KCanG) — Wikipedia
- Goodwin — Germany legalizes adult-use cannabis
- Prohibition Partners — Germany 2025
- Cannabis Europa — Is cannabis legal in Germany?
This article is general information, not legal advice. Club statutes and Länder rules vary; verify with the specific club before applying.
Find a licensed club near you
The pot.lu CSC directory lists licensed Anbauvereinigungen with location, status, and contact details.