{"id":16,"date":"2025-03-17T18:07:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T17:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gourmetgreensroyal.de\/\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2026-06-06T16:51:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T14:51:40","slug":"fragen-antworten","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gourmetgreensroyal.de\/en\/fragen-antworten\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ \u2013 Membership in the Cannabis Growers' Association"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"acc-1\">\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"acc-1-head-0\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#acc-1-item-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"acc-1-item-0\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What is a Cannabis Social Club (CSC) and a cultivation club?<\/h4><\/button><\/div><div id=\"acc-1-item-0\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-1-head-0\" data-bs-parent=\"#acc-1\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A cannabis social club, also known in German as an \u201cAnbauverein,\u201d is a registered, nonprofit association whose members grow cannabis for their own personal use. The association passes on the cultivation costs to its members in the form of a fixed monthly membership fee. Distribution is limited exclusively to association members and is regulated by law.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"acc-1-head-1\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#acc-1-item-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"acc-1-item-1\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. How exactly does membership work?<\/h4><\/button><\/div><div id=\"acc-1-item-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-1-head-1\" data-bs-parent=\"#acc-1\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Membership entitles you to <strong>legally purchase cannabis within the legal quantity limits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list acc-content\">\n<li>You can apply for membership using our application form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will process and review your application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will now send you all the relevant documents, including your membership card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please return all the marked documents to us once they have been completed and signed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Through this process, we ensure that we meet the requirements of the <strong>Consumer Cannabis Act (KCanG)<\/strong> and fulfill our documentation obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list acc-content\">\n<li>Membership may be terminated no sooner than 3 months after joining the club.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Membership ends at the end of the third month following notice of termination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engagement Based on Your Time Budget \u2013 Our goal is to plan the scope of work according to your time budget. We offer a wide variety of tasks, ranging from minimal involvement to comprehensive and complex process management. We\u2019d be happy to help you make your selection. Just contact us.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"acc-1-head-2\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#acc-1-item-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"acc-1-item-2\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How much cannabis am I allowed to purchase as a member?<\/h4><\/button><\/div><div id=\"acc-1-item-2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-1-head-2\" data-bs-parent=\"#acc-1\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The monthly limit is <strong>50g per member<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">For members between <strong>18 and 21 years of age<\/strong>, a monthly maximum <strong>limit of 30g (less than 10% THC)<\/strong> applies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The exact amount depends on <strong>availability and the selected membership type<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"acc-1-head-3\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#acc-1-item-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"acc-1-item-3\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. What are the costs associated with membership?<\/h4><\/button><\/div><div id=\"acc-1-item-3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-1-head-3\" data-bs-parent=\"#acc-1\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each member pays a monthly fee based on their individual consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is NO admission fee, and there are NO other costs for members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are various membership plans, which are based on the desired purchase quantity. Our cultivation costs are allocated based on the member's cannabis purchase quantity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>20 g per month = \u20ac155 monthly contribution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>35 g per month = \u20ac260 monthly contribution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50 g per month = \u20ac360 monthly contribution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other monthly quantities are currently not available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Members' monthly dues or assessments are accepted exclusively via bank transfer to the appropriate club account. Exceptions may be made.<br>We recommend setting up a standing order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the event of a late payment, no cannabis will be dispensed until the outstanding amount is paid in full.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"acc-1-head-4\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#acc-1-item-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"acc-1-item-4\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Am I allowed to give away or share the cannabis I purchased?<\/h4><\/button><\/div><div id=\"acc-1-item-4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-1-head-4\" data-bs-parent=\"#acc-1\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>No!<\/strong> Giving or selling cannabis to third parties is <strong>prohibited by law<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">The cannabis is intended exclusively for <strong>the member's personal use<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"acc-1-head-5\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#acc-1-item-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"acc-1-item-5\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Where and when will the cannabis be picked up?<\/h4><\/button><\/div><div id=\"acc-1-item-5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-1-head-5\" data-bs-parent=\"#acc-1\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Pickup takes place <strong>at our pickup location in Berlin Reinickendorf in a closed-off area<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our female members also have the option to purchase cannabis during specific times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Through our <strong>club app<\/strong>, you can individually schedule your <strong>pickup times<\/strong> and <strong>quantities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Proof of <strong>membership<\/strong> and <strong>presentation of an ID card<\/strong> are required for every pickup.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"acc-1-head-6\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#acc-1-item-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"acc-1-item-6\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. What varieties are grown?<\/h4><\/button><\/div><div id=\"acc-1-item-6\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-1-head-6\" data-bs-parent=\"#acc-1\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">We grow a selection of <strong>various cannabis strains<\/strong> with varying THC and CBD levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The varieties will be announced shortly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Cultivation takes place <strong>under controlled conditions<\/strong>, in accordance with \u201c<strong>California standards\u201d<\/strong>, and under conditions similar to those in a food <strong>manufacturing facility<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"acc-1-head-7\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#acc-1-item-7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"acc-1-item-7\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. How does the club ensure that everything is done legally?<\/h4><\/button><\/div><div id=\"acc-1-item-7\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-1-head-7\" data-bs-parent=\"#acc-1\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list acc-content\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The association strictly adheres to the provisions of the <strong>Recreational Cannabis Act (KCanG)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Documentation and controls<\/strong> ensure that cultivation volumes, distribution volumes, and budgets are not exceeded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Authorities <strong> review and monitor <\/strong> the association to ensure compliance with the law.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"acc-1-head-8\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#acc-1-item-8\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"acc-1-item-8\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. What happens if I break the club rules?<\/h4><\/button><\/div><div id=\"acc-1-item-8\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-1-head-8\" data-bs-parent=\"#acc-1\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Violations of the bylaws or laws (e.g., disclosure to third parties) will result in <strong>consequences<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3 Policy Options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list acc-content\">\n<li>written warning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A written warning and, if necessary, expulsion from the club<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>immediate expulsion from the club<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"acc-1-head-9\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#acc-1-item-9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"acc-1-item-9\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. How can I cancel my membership?<\/h4><\/button><\/div><div id=\"acc-1-item-9\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-1-head-9\" data-bs-parent=\"#acc-1\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The contract may be terminated at any time with 3 months' notice (effective at the end of the month).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This three-month notice period is necessary because, if a club were to withdraw at short notice, we would no longer be able to plan ahead and, as a result, would be unable to fulfill our delivery obligations.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"acc-1-head-10\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#acc-1-item-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"acc-1-item-10\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Is every membership application approved?<\/h4><\/button><\/div><div id=\"acc-1-item-10\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-1-head-10\" data-bs-parent=\"#acc-1\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, the association reserves the right to reject applications.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"acc-1-head-11\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#acc-1-item-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"acc-1-item-11\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. What makes this club so special?<\/h4><\/button><\/div><div id=\"acc-1-item-11\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"acc-1-head-11\" data-bs-parent=\"#acc-1\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gourmet Greens Royal e.V. collaborates with recognized experts in the field of cannabis cultivation. Whether in California, Nevada, Spain, or Germany\u2014our experts bring together years of experience in the international cannabis industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our members benefit from this vast wealth of knowledge and the resulting product quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our members have access to regular workshops led by industry experts.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-dark-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A MEMBER?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-green-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gourmetgreensroyal.de\/en\/mitgliedsantrag\/\">Apply for membership here \u00bb<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A MEMBER? <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gourmetgreensroyal.de\/en\/fragen-antworten\/\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from FAQ \u2013 Mitgliedschaft im Cannabis-Anbauverein<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":397,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-tamplates\/faq.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-16","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gourmetgreensroyal.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gourmetgreensroyal.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gourmetgreensroyal.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gourmetgreensroyal.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gourmetgreensroyal.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16"}],"version-history":[{"count":35,"href":"https:\/\/www.gourmetgreensroyal.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":443,"href":"https:\/\/www.gourmetgreensroyal.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16\/revisions\/443"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gourmetgreensroyal.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/397"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gourmetgreensroyal.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}