Information from Association Legalize it! (May 2026)

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Next member meeting

We will meet once more before the summer break: Our next members' meeting will take place on Friday, June 12, 6 pm. We will discuss the political situation, take a look back at CannaTrade and consider what a bridging solution could look like between the pilot projects (which are due to expire in the next few years) and the entry into force of the CanPG (which is still being delayed).

Here are our web updates from the last few weeks:

18.05.2026 – See you at the CannaTrade?

The last three days of May are all about the CannaTrade hemp trade fair. From Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31, you can visit us at stand 194. Sven will give a presentation on the draft Cannabis Products Act on Friday at 2 pm, followed by a panel discussion on the same topic. If you would like to help at our stand, please get in touch!

11.05.2026 – Draft CanPG is being revised

The National Council's Social Security and Health Committee (SGK-N) met surprisingly quickly on May 6-8 to discuss (among other things) the consultation responses to the CanPG. You can find their evaluation report on the consultation here. In its press release of May 8, it states: “With 16 votes to 8 and 1 abstention, the committee decided to continue the work (…).”

Its subcommittee is now to examine the main points of criticism: more protection of minors, more resources for the cantons, simplifying enforcement, reconsidering online sales. This work is to be completed “in the course of this year”. This delay pushes the CanPG project further into the future.

It will therefore come too late for the participants in the pilot projects: So they will have to return to the black market. We are in the process of developing a bridging solution to prevent this from happening.

05.05.2026 – 30 years Shit happens

In spring 1996, we published the first edition of our legal overview Shit happens. In the 30 years since then, we have constantly dealt with the prosecution of cannabis in Switzerland. We have collected summary penalty orders, provided legal information to those affected and graphically presented the number of convictions.

In 2025, there were still almost 20,000 cannabis-related offenses reported. Although fewer than before (the peak was over 70,000 per year), many people are still affected by prosecution of hemp every year. Especially now in spring, hemp seed orders are an issue, and there are constant inquiries about THC and road traffic.

You are welcome to order a copy of the current edition of our Shit happens or download it here as a PDF. For personal information, we can be reached by telephone on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays in the afternoon: 079 581 90 44. We are also happy to provide advice in our office.

27.04.2026 – Special opening hours

Our office will be closed on May 1, May 15 (Friday after Ascension Day) and May 25 (Whit Monday). The CannaTrade will follow on May 29 and we will be on site and not in the office.

We wish you a hempy summer!

Hemp greetings

Fabian, Markus, Michael and Sven

Board Association Legalize it!

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