We demand scientific evidence, fairness, and legal certainty in all matters concerning cannabis in Austria.
The ÖCB advocates for a modern, fair, and science-based cannabis policy with clear proposals.
Fair partnership instead of forced expropriation. CBD specialty stores and tobacconists should coexist and sell legally on equal terms.
Adjustment to modern EU standards (as in Switzerland and the Czech Republic) to offer high-quality, natural flowers without chemical post-processing.
Distribution of active-rich cannabis flowers on insurance prescription via pharmacies, allowing patients an organic, affordable therapy.
Creation of a modern, transparent legal framework for cultivation, quality control, youth protection, and a fair Cannabis Tax Act.
Sensible health-related handling of CBD natural products requires specialist advice and strict quality standards.
Trained staff provides individual advice on cannabinoids, terpenes, methods of ingestion, and the entourage effect.
Independent laboratory tests (COA) and detailed certificates guarantee purity and freedom from contaminants.
Customers can inspect terpene profiles on-site to find the exact variety that helps alleviate their complaints.
Tobacconists are designed for fast mass sales. Staff lacks medical or cannabis-related product knowledge.
Focus lies on standardized, industrial cheap products rather than ethically grown, regional premium hemp.
CBD flowers are incorrectly positioned as pure smoking tobacco replacement products, contradicting their wellness character.
Subject: CBD: Monopoly destroys diversity – Austria loses jobs and millions in taxes! Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, the ÖCB represents the interests of around 500 companies...
Read Open Letter >The plan to subject CBD flowers to the tobacco monopoly lacks any factual basis. CBD flowers are not a luxury poison like tobacco, but valuable therapeutic and wellness products...
Read Analysis >The Austrian Cannabis Association is legally challenging the planned tobacco monopoly for CBD before the Constitutional Court. Klaus Hübner warns of the death blow to the industry.
Read Original Article >The ÖCB announces a VfGH complaint. Placing legal hemp under the tobacco monopoly is an inexplicable discrimination and endangers 1,500 jobs.
Read Original Article >The Federal Fiscal Court agrees with the ÖCB: The seizure of hemp flowers was illegal. Cannabis is not tobacco and does not fall under the tobacco monopoly.
Read Original Article >The planned monopolization is intended to secure taxes but does the exact opposite: by destroying specialty retail, the legal CBD market shrinks dramatically. Tax revenues fall, while significant social costs for unemployment benefits and retraining arise.
The result is a devastating annual net deficit for the Austrian state budget.
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Lansky, Ganzger, Goeth + Partner is one of the leading commercial law firms in Europe.
The ÖCB is actively represented by the renowned Vienna-based law firm Lansky, Ganzger, Goeth + Partner (LGP). LGP is one of the leading commercial law firms in Europe.
The multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Gabriel Lansky combines deep legal expertise with strategic foresight – a decisive advantage in the fight against the CBD monopoly, which contradicts both national and European legal principles. The firm has already successfully intervened in politically sensitive cases at the EU level and is now bringing this experience to our industry.
The elected board and leadership of the Austrian Cannabis Association.