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Germany Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law.
Cannabis laws in Germany follow Germany’s national law. Local cities generally do not set separate marijuana rules, so penalties are determined at the jurisdiction level.
Recreational cannabis is legal for adults aged 18 and older, with limits on possession (25 grams in public, 50 grams at home) and personal cultivation (up to three plants). Medical cannabis is also legally available. Exceeding legal limits or public consumption in restricted areas can result in penalties.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Legal for adults 18+
- Medical: Available
- Possession: Legal within limits for adults
- Buying/Selling: Legal via cannabis social clubs (residency required) and home cultivation
- Tourists: Possession legal, but legal purchase requires residency
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Legislative History
Germany fully legalized recreational cannabis for adults 18+ in 2024 through the Cannabis Act (CanG). The law permits possession of up to 25 grams in public and 50 grams at home, personal cultivation of up to three plants, and non-commercial distribution via cannabis social clubs (with residency requirements). Medical cannabis has been available since 2017 via prescription, initially expanded from earlier limited programs.