Frequently asked questions on the Cannabis Act
What we are doing to protect juveniles from consuming cannabis
Why did the Federal Government decide to implement the controlled passing on of cannabis for non-medical use to adults? What are the objectives of the Cannabis Act and how does it ensure child, youth and health protection? What is prohibited and what is permitted and to what extent? You can find answers to these and other questions in the FAQ we have compiled here.
General
Health and consumer protection
Child and youth protection
Provisions on the possession of cannabis
Private self-cultivation
Cultivation associations
Medicinal cannabis
Road traffic
Addiction prevention
Criminal law
Research
Further information
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Cannabis Act (CanG)
Here you can find all the information on the “Cannabis Act” as well as drafts available for download
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Cannabis: Better youth and health protection
Website with further links on children’s and youth protection
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Effects of Cannabis Legalisation (ECaLe)
The full study and the policy paper can be downloaded here
The full texts currently in force can be found here (in German): Act on the Handling of Cannabis for Non-Medical Use and Act on the Supply of Cannabis for Medicinal and Medicinal-Scientific Purposes.