· Madagascar
The Merina kingdom bans cannabis
King Andrianampoinimerina prohibited cannabis across the Merina kingdom of Madagascar, with death as the penalty. It is one of the earliest national bans on record.
Index score
989−89 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 10 | 1 | −9 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 10 | 1 | −9 |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 10 | 1 | −9 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 10 | 1 | −9 |
| 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 Madagascar's current scores.