⛔ Ban · · Iran
Iran declares cannabis illegal
The government declared cannabis an illegal substance in 1959, ahead of signing the 1961 Single Convention. The same source says a 1926 penal law had already set prison terms and fines for cannabis use, so the first restriction may be older.
Not yet checked. Written from general knowledge; the source listed has not been checked against it. The score before the change is an editorial estimate.
Source:
Index score
984−94 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 10 | 1 | −9 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 10 | 0 | −10 |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 10 | 0 | −10 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 10 | 0 | −10 |
| Consumption10% of the index | 10 | 1 | −9 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 8 | 0 | −8 |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. The scores after the change are Iran's current scores.