· Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago decriminalises cannabis
Adults may possess up to 30 g and grow four plants each with no penalty. Between 30 g and 60 g is a fixed-penalty ticket instead of a prosecution. Before, possession could mean years in prison. No legal market was created.
Source: TNI — Trinidad and Tobago lawmakers approve marijuana decriminalization bill
Index score
637+31 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Consumption10% of the index | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. The scores after the change are Trinidad and Tobago's current scores.