Going straight

Steps on the way to a fully open marijuana market

Decriminalisation: It is legal to possess marijuana and grow a small amount for personal use, but without a legal market which can be regulated and taxed.

Restrictive legislation: Marijuana can be grown by licensed clubs or operators, similar to medical marijuana dispensaries, but with no fully commercial market.

Full legalisation: Marijuana may be bought and sold in a regulated, and taxed, market.