· United States
California legalises medical cannabis
Proposition 215 let patients with a doctor's recommendation possess and grow cannabis, the first state medical law. Dozens of states followed, and dispensaries became the first legal shops in the country.
Index score
1416+2 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 2 | 2 | — |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 2 | 2 | — |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Consumption10% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Legal access10% of the index | 0 | 2 | +2 |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. United States's scores have changed again since.