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First Pillar of Germany's Cannabis Legalization Begins April 1; Legal Sales to Come Later
The Bundestag, the lower house of Germany’s legislature, passed a cannabis bill last month that would allow possession of up to 25 grams and home-growing of up to three plants. The law will become effective April 1 as planned after the Bundesrat, the upper house, voted not to send it to mediation committee on March 22. The law expands on July 1 to allow nonprofit cannabis grow clubs of up to 500 members and 50 grams per member.