The legalization of cannabis is within reach. Last summer, a draft law for the legalization of cannabis was presented in Luxembourg. Are you also curious about what legalization will look like in the future? In this blog post, we explain to you (as of the beginning of March 2023) what the current legal situation regarding cannabis cultivation in Luxembourg is and what the planned legalization of hemp will look like. We clarify the questions of where and how many plants can be grown in the future and what will continue to be punished with a fine. So if you’re interested in growing cannabis in Luxembourg, you’ve come to the right place.
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The current legal situation Cannabis cultivation Luxembourg?
Private cannabis cultivation is currently illegal in Luxembourg. However, in the summer of 2022, the Luxembourg government decided to decriminalize and legalize cannabis. This is expected to be implemented in 2023. Since 2018, cannabis cultivation has been legalized in Luxembourg for medical purposes, subject to strict regulations. In order to legally cultivate cannabis, special permits and licenses must be applied for. In order to obtain a license for cultivation, companies must adhere to certain criteria so that the purity and quality of hemp products can be ensured.
What is currently legal in Luxembourg?
Currently, only cannabis cultivation for medicinal purposes is legal in Luxembourg. To ensure that medicinal cannabis is not abused, there are strict rules for the transportation and storage of cannabis products. This means that patients who have been prescribed cannabis products for health reasons are also allowed to consume them legally.
What should the legalization of cannabis in Luxembourg look like?
In future, the private cultivation and recreational use of hemp will also be legal in Luxembourg. Cannabis cultivation will no longer be a criminal offense for persons of legal age. There will be restrictions on the number of cannabis plants. At the moment, it looks as if the cultivation of up to four plants per household will be permitted in future. However, these may only be grown directly from cannabis seeds. Cultivation should only take place in private spaces and consumption in public spaces will remain a punishable offense. Anyone who nevertheless consumes cannabis in public spaces can expect a fine.
What does decriminalization mean?
According to the draft law, the possession and consumption of cannabis in public spaces is to be decriminalized. In future, it will not be defined as a crime and will therefore no longer be prosecuted. If you are caught with cannabis in a public space, it will be treated as a misdemeanor. It can be punished with a fine, which will nevertheless be lower than the previous fine.
How should the plant quantity be limited?
As already mentioned, the cultivation of cannabis for recreational use is currently prohibited. If it is legalized in the future, there will be a limit of up to four cannabis plants per household. This limit should be adhered to, as monitoring by the Luxembourg authorities can take place at any time.
Where should the cultivation of cannabis be permitted?
If cannabis legalization is passed, you will be allowed to grow cannabis in your private area according to the current draft law. The cultivation should not disturb or be visible to outsiders. The grow may therefore only take place in the privacy of your own home or garden.
What should the trade in hemp seeds look like?
The Luxembourg government’s draft law provides for the trade in hemp seeds to be legal in future. There is to be no limit on the number or THC content of tradable seeds. In short, once legalization goes through, you will be able to legally buy hemp seeds online and in stores in Luxembourg.
Are CBD products allowed in Luxembourg?
CBD products with a THC content of less than 0.3% THC can currently be legally purchased and consumed in Luxembourg. Persons of legal age may also smoke CBD products that comply with the THC limit.
Cannabis cultivation Luxembourg at a glance
- Cannabis legalization is set to take place in Luxembourg in the near future
- So far, only cannabis for medicinal purposes is legalized
- Persons of legal age will be allowed to grow up to four plants
- The cultivation and consumption of cannabis will only be permitted in private spaces
- The trade in cannabis seeds will also be legalized
- Public consumption can be punished with a fine
- CBD products with a THC content of less than 0.3% may currently be sold and consumed
- If you want to grow cannabis yourself, take a look at our Bonsanto Mini Growbox
