Cannabis Legalisation "Light"

On 12April2023, the Federal Government presented a key proposals paper on legalisation of cannabis for recreational purposes which was substantially revised from its earlier draft. Full legalisation is off the table. The paper envisages two pillars of cannabis legalisation.

Pillar 1: Higher limits for personal consumption / "cannabis social clubs"

The first pillar contains the following provisions:

• Non-profit associations ("cannabis clubs"), with a maximum of 500 members 18 years of age and older, may collectively cultivate cannabis for recreational purposes and supply it only to members for their own consumption. These clubs will be under the supervision of the state authorities.