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The Narcotic Control Act made a first conviction for possessing marijuana punishable by two to ten years in federal prison, with no parole or probation for most offences. It was the high point of federal severity; mandatory minimums were repealed in 1970.
Source: Wikipedia — Legal history of cannabis in the United States
Index score
97−2 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 1 | 0 | −1 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Consumption10% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Legal access10% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. United States's scores have changed again since.