A Cannabis Social Club (CSC) is typically an association of adult individuals who come together to collectively grow and share cannabis in a private setting. The main objective of a CSC is to promote the responsible and safe use of cannabis among its members.
The concept of a CSC is based on the idea of respecting an individual's constitutional right to privacy and the freedom to consume cannabis in a non-commercial and non-public setting. Members of a CSC typically share the cost of growing cannabis collectively and then distribute the harvested cannabis among themselves. The sharing of cannabis among members is seen as a personal right to consume cannabis in a private setting.
However, it is important to note that the legality of CSCs varies depending on the country or state. In some countries or states, CSCs may operate legally under certain regulations, while in others, CSCs may be considered illegal, and the activities of the CSCs may be subject to prosecution.
In South Africa, the possession, cultivation, and consumption of cannabis for personal use by adults in a private setting have been decriminalized under certain limits and regulations, but the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill 2020, currently under consideration in Parliament, does not provide for the establishment of CSCs.