Cannabis in Austria

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Both Δ9-THC and pharmaceutical preparations containing Δ9-THC are listed in annex IV of the Austrian Narcotics Decree (Suchtgiftverordnung).[1] Compendial formulations are manufactured upon prescription according to the German Neues Rezeptur-Formularium.[2][3]

On 9 July 2008, the Austrian Parliament approved cannabis cultivation for scientific and medical uses.[4] Cannabis cultivation is controlled by the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (Österreichische Agentur für Gesundheit und Ernährungssicherheit, AGES).[5]

In the main cities of the country (such as Innsbruck, Graz) and especially Vienna it is possible to find hemp-shops which are allowed to sell cannabis-seeds, plants and tools for cultivation. Cannabis consumption is widely tolerated through most Austrians.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Verordnung der Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Frauen über den Verkehr und die Gebarung mit Suchtgiften (Suchtgiftverordnung – SV)" (PDF) (in German). Bundesministerium für Gesundheit und Frauen. 2005. Retrieved 2009-07-30.[dead link]
  2. ^ Valenta, Claudia (2005). "Magistrale Problem-Rezepturen". Österreichische Apothekerzeitung (in German) (5). Vienna: Österreichische Apotheker-Verlagsges.m.b.H. Retrieved 2009-07-30.
  3. ^ ABDA – Bundesvereinigung Deutscher Apothekerverbände (21 April 2008). "Rezepturhinweise: Dronabinol- und Cannabis-Zubereitungen" (PDF). Pharmazeutische Zeitung (in German). Eschborn: Govi-Verlag Pharmazeutischer Verlag GmbH. Retrieved 2009-07-30.
  4. ^ "AFP: Austria allows cannabis for medical purposes". afp.google.com. Retrieved 2008-07-21.
  5. ^ "Änderung des Suchtmittelgesetzes – SMG" (PDF). Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich (in German). Vienna: Österreichischer Bundesverlag. 19 December 2008. Retrieved 2009-07-30.