· Austria
Austria sends users to the health authority, not court
Possession remains a crime, but for small amounts for personal use police now report the case to the health authority, and proceedings are dropped if the person cooperates.
Source: Suchtmittelgesetz (SMG) — consolidated federal law (RIS)
Index score
1921+2 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 2 | 2 | — |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 2 | 2 | — |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Consumption10% of the index | 2 | 2 | — |
| Legal access10% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. The scores after the change are Austria's current scores.