First cannabis club in Fulda receives growing license-a milestone for Hesse!

First cannabis club in Fulda receives growing license-a milestone for Hesse!

The cannabis club "Exotic Kingdom" in Fulda officially received its growing license from the State Office for Health and Food Safety (LGL) in Hesse on April 23, 2025. This marks an important milestone because it is the first cannabis club in Fulda and it is one of the first clubs in Bavaria to be entitled to grow cannabis. The planned extension should begin in one to two months, which will open up new opportunities for members of the club.

One of the main reasons for the foundation of "Exotic Kingdom" is the fight against the black market and the strengthening of the protection of minors. The club was launched at the end of 2022 and has made extensive preparations since then. This includes the development of prevention courses and the creation of security concepts. In addition, the club cooperates with the psychosocial advice center for addiction problems from the Caritasverband Bad Kissingen and the specialist office for addiction prevention in Fulda.

cultivation license and club structure

The club's attachment will take an area of ​​350 square meters in Lower Franconia. Every year the club plans to produce up to 300 kilograms of cannabis for its members. The number of members is limited to 500 people, whereby a one -time admission fee of 200 euros and monthly contributions of 25 euros are due.

According to the applicable legal framework, cannabis social clubs (CSC) such as "Exotic Kingdom" may give 50 grams of cannabis per month to over 21-year-olds and 30 grams of adults up to 21 years. In addition, clubs must adhere to school rules and kindergartens. Advertising for the clubs is prohibited by law and the license for the cultivation is initially valid for seven years. This regulation ensures that the association deals responsibly with its work and compliance with the youth protection requirements is strictly controlled.

regulatory framework

In a comprehensive step towards regulating the cannabis market in Germany, the Cannabis Act was adopted on April 2, 2024, which took effect on April 1, 2024. The specific regulations for cannabis social clubs come into force on July 1, 2024. In this context, the Federal Government has published a cornerstone paper that provides for the legalization of cannabis consumption, but excludes sales via state -licensed bodies for reasons of European law. Private associations are allowed to grow cannabis for pleasure purposes and hand them over to their members.

A cannabis social club must have at least two founding members and have a statute. Financing takes place through membership fees that can be staggered after the amount of the delivery. The association board is also responsible for compliance with quantity, quality and youth protection requirements. The membership procedure is limited to adults, with strict age controls to be observed. The employment of employees is only permitted on a mini-job basis, which excludes full-time employment.

While the foundation of a CSC is already possible, the approval for the cultivation has not yet been requested. In some federal states, a limitation of the number of clubs per city is also considered. In particular, interesting details, such as the possibility of a sales tax treatment of the membership fees, should be discussed with experts when founding a CSC to avoid legal problems.

A evaluation of the cannabis law is planned for autumn 2025, which shows further development in the field of cannabis regulation in Germany. It remains to be seen how this safety-oriented approach will affect the cannabis scene.

Fuldaer Zeitung reports that further clubs and initiatives could continue to be adjusted in the near future if the legal framework become. Anwalt.de pointing out that it is important to find out more about changes in law.