⛔ Ban · · Philippines
The Philippines adopts its first national marijuana controls
Republic Act 953 required prior authority, annual registration, tax stamps and written orders for marijuana transactions. Unauthorised possession could bring up to five years in prison, while section 15 declared marijuana cultivation prohibited as national policy.
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Source:
Index score
987−91 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 10 | 0 | −10 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 10 | 0 | −10 |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 10 | 2 | −8 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 10 | 0 | −10 |
| Consumption10% of the index | 10 | 3 | −7 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 8 | 0 | −8 |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. Philippines's scores have changed again since.