Cannabis has been legalised by the German government making the country the largest member of the European Union (EU) to do.
Report says the law will take effect at midnight of Monday, April 1, after lawmakers cleared the path for legalisation in March.
With the new law, adults over the age of 18 are now permitted to possess up to 25 grams of dried cannabis and grow a maximum of three marijuana plants at home.
Public consumption will be allowed, as long as it is not within sight of children or near sports facilities.
The drug will also be prohibited in pedestrian zones between 7 am and 8 pm.
In addition, from July 1, private clubs with up to 500 members will be allowed to grow cannabis collectively and distribute it to their members.
Karl Lauterbach, health minister, had advocated for the policy after arguing that the previous drug policy had failed and led to a black market.
This step comes after the initial proposal for cannabis to be sold in licensed shops was abandoned due to opposition from the EU, though a trial for shop sales in pilot regions is still under consideration.àà
