· Costa Rica
Costa Rica legalises medical cannabis and hemp
The president signed a law allowing cannabis to be grown and processed for medical use and legalising hemp. Personal use was already not punished.
Index score
2223+1 point
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 3 | 3 | — |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 4 | 4 | — |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Consumption10% of the index | 3 | 3 | — |
| Legal access10% of the index | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. The scores after the change are Costa Rica's current scores.