· Nepal
Nepal closes its legal cannabis shops
Nepal cancelled the licences of every cannabis shop, dealer and farmer, ending the legal trade that had made Kathmandu a stop on the hippie trail. The Narcotic Drugs (Control) Act followed in 1976.
Index score
4912−37 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 6 | 1 | −5 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 3 | 1 | −2 |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 6 | 2 | −4 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 3 | 1 | −2 |
| Consumption10% of the index | 5 | 2 | −3 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 6 | 0 | −6 |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. The scores after the change are Nepal's current scores.