Cultivation License in Four Months: The Blazing Chiefs’ Journey

While many Cannabis Social Clubs in Germany have been waiting months for their cultivation licenses, one club from Lower Saxony managed to complete the entire process in a remarkably short time.

With the support of RENT4GROW, our clients, Blazing Chiefs e.V., received their license in less than four months. In this article, we share our practical experience and provide insider tips on how your club can navigate the process more efficiently and avoid costly delays.

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The Reality: Long Waiting Periods and High Costs

The Blazing Chiefs e.V. are based in Lower Saxony – a state that, compared to Bavaria or Saxony, has so far operated with significantly fewer bureaucratic obstacles. Authorities here began defining internal procedures early on and prioritize cooperation over confrontation.

This foundation helped, but it wasn’t the only success factor. The real keys were structure, communication, and clear responsibilities – three aspects that RENT4GROW supported from day one.

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Case Study: Lower Saxony The Blazing Chiefs e.V. are based in Lower Saxony – a state that, compared to Bavaria or Saxony, has so far operated with significantly fewer bureaucratic obstacles. Authorities here began defining internal procedures early on and prioritize cooperation over confrontation.

This foundation helped, but it wasn’t the only success factor. The real keys were structure, communication, and clear responsibilities – three aspects that RENT4GROW supported from day one.

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Insider Tip #1: Submit Your Application Early

Many clubs wait until all documents are finalized, losing valuable time. Our advice: Submit your cultivation license application as soon as your club is officially registered.

Processing usually takes several months before your file is even reviewed. During that time, you can easily submit missing documents such as the cultivation plan, security documentation, or proof of a prevention officer. The latter often takes longer since training sessions are currently in high deman

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Insider Tip #2: Legal Support Ensures Quality An experienced lawyer or legal advisor specializing in association and cannabis law isn’t a luxury – it’s an investment in stability. They ensure your documents are legally sound and can communicate directly with authorities, especially when special requests or unclear requirements arise.

In practice, we often see that workflows between different offices (health department, agricultural chamber, building authority) are still uncoordinated. A legal expert can mediate between them and prevent your application from getting lost between responsibilities.

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Insider Tip #3: Maintain Communication with Authorities

A highly underestimated but crucial point: Stay visible. Once your case falls off the radar, you could be waiting months without updates.

Our practical advice: Call at least every two weeks. It’s fine to follow up politely but always stay professional.Ask about your application’s status, offer to provide additional documents, or clarify any questions. This approach signals reliability — and helps ensure your case doesn’t get buried in the pile. ________________________________________

What we've learned

The Blazing Chiefs’ case shows that obtaining a cultivation license is absolutely achievable when structure, communication, and expertise align. We accompanied the entire process – from the initial application to document coordination and communication with authorities – and gained valuable experience that we now share with others.

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Our offer for CSC Founders

At RENT4GROW, we support Cannabis Social Clubs on their path to obtaining a cultivation license – from planning infrastructure to coordinating with local authorities. Our goal: practical, results-driven support that truly works.

Book a short info call with us. We’ll share our firsthand experience, help you prepare your application, and show you how to speed up your approval process.