The future regulation, and interpretation of existing rules, of cannabis in all its forms is a recurring subject in France. It is expected that following the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)’s recent decision in the Kanavape case, the French authorities will have to adapt their legislation/interpretation, although so far they have only mentioned that they expect a common European approach.
This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in place for CBD, hemp and cannabis in France – including laws around medical and recreational cannabis – as well as possible future changes.