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165+ coffeeshops across 40+ municipalities are already members. We represent their interests with national government, municipalities and enforcement — and provide personal advice on your specific challenges.
Why choose the Union
You are not on your own
Running a coffeeshop is not something you should do alone. As a BCD member you get advice you can act on immediately — about enforcement, licensing, payments, taxation and the cannabis experiment. And together with peers you stand stronger towards national government, municipalities and enforcement.
Strong policy advocacy
One voice towards national government, municipalities, police and enforcement. We influence what is decided in The Hague — with evidence and grounded in practice.
Personal support
An enforcement letter, licensing dispute or tax question? Our board and legal network are at your side.
Experts at your side
For questions on enforcement, licences, taxation or HR you can reach the board and our legal network directly.
Locally connected, nationally represented
Coffeeshops organise themselves in local chapters and are represented nationally with ministries, the cannabis experiment, police and mayors — local signals are bundled into one national picture.
And more
What else you get
- Private community of coffeeshop operators
- Working groups on the cannabis experiment, payments and the residence criterion
- Legal templates and position papers
- Invitations to general assemblies and regulatory sessions
- International RCF community
- Input on association policy
“As an operator you are not on your own. The Union acts quickly, knows the file inside out and brings it to the right table.”
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How to apply
Enter your details in three steps. At the end you choose whether to become a member directly or first have an introductory conversation.
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