· Sri Lanka
Ceylon passes the Indian Hemp Ordinance
After banning imports in 1897, the colonial government moved from licensing to prohibition. The 1907 version set a fine of 100 rupees and up to six months in prison. Later law kept an exception that still stands: licensed Ayurvedic practitioners may use and dispense cannabis.
Index score
499−40 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 | 1 | −5 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 3 | 0 | −3 |
| Consumption10% of the index | 5 | 1 | −4 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 6 | 1 | −5 |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. The scores after the change are Sri Lanka's current scores.