Cannabis Associations in the Community of Madrid

Glossary: Associations, Shared Consumption and Pre-registration

Shared consumption

💡 At a glance: Shared consumption is subject to specific requirements.Spanish Supreme Court case law defines the circumstances of shared consumption by reference to criteria including a small, defined group of regular users, an enclosed setting, limited quantities and immediate consumption, with no distribution to third parties. Its application requires an assessment of the circumstances of each case under Article 368 of the Spanish Criminal Code.

Freedom of association

💡 At a glance: Each association sets its own membership and community rules.Article 22 of the Spanish Constitution recognises freedom of association. Partner associations manage their private operations and membership under their statutes and applicable law. Their activities are also assessed under the Criminal Code and case law on shared consumption.

Pre-registration pass

💡 At a glance: Prepare your pass and present it at reception for priority assistance.The Crew’s digital pre-registration pass is the first formal step in its membership application process. It gives you priority assistance at the partner social club’s reception to streamline your in-person checks. Prepare this document privately in your browser and present it in person; the association checks your identity and decides on admission under its statutes. Priority reception does not guarantee entry: final admission remains at the club’s discretion.

💡 At a glance: Consult the legal references here.General legal references: Spanish Constitution, Article 22 (Spanish); Organic Law 1/2002 on Freedom of Association (Spanish); Spanish Criminal Code, Article 368 (Spanish). These provisions are interpreted alongside case law and the circumstances of each activity.

Find out more in the guide to private associations and commercial establishments.