The federal government won’t be easing its laws on marijuana as part of a criminal justice reform bill that’s expected to pass this week. U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colorado, had hoped to attach an amendment to the proposed First Step Act to remove the threat of federal prosecution in states…
After months of chatter, a booze-free beer promising a different kind of buzz will hit pot shop shelves this week just in time to be a stocking stuffer for select folks age 21 and up.
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Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colorado, made a move Monday toward changing federal marijuana law, including letting banks accept money from legal businesses.
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The co-owners of the embattled Sweet Leaf cannabis business have been ordered to pay $8.8 million for breach of contract over properties they were buying in Denver.
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What is Columbia NORML?
Columbia NORML is South Carolina’s oldest chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, established in 2007. It is organized as a non-profit and run by a group dedicated volunteers.Columbia NORML is South Carolina’s oldest chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, established in 2007. It is organized as a non-profit and run by a group dedicated volunteers.
Are you a registered Non-Profit?
Yes, Columbia NORML is a federally registered 501(c)(3) which means that all donations to the organization are tax-deductible. We neither support, endorse, nor donate to political parties or candidates.
How do I join?
You can join by paying an annual membership of $25. We accept memberships in cash, check, or online. Benefits of membership include invitations to member-only events, membership card, monthly membership newsletter, and entitles you to vote and run for leadership positions.
What if i just want to donate?
That’s fine too. We understand that some people may choose to not be a member. We appreciate those individuals’ donations even more.
Why don’t we just file a statewide petition and make cannabis fully legal?
South Carolina does not have a statewide initiative and referendum process that does not involve the state General Assembly. It’s in the state constitution. We can, however, go that route at the county and city levels of government; and, to do that would take funds we don’t have yet. But, small contributions add up. Considering giving what you can today.
[Editor’s Note: The following column contains words or language that are considered profane, vulgar or offensive by some readers. HIGH TIMES has chosen not to censor these ugly words due to the great impact they have on the content matter.] One of the largest cannabis business expos on the planet is facing backlash over its […]
Ohio’s faced a number of challenges trying to implement its medical cannabis program. But businesses are finally starting to bloom. In Nov. 2017, Riviera Creek, a Youngstown-based cultivation group, received a medical cannabis business license from the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Board. As of late September, they secured a Certificate of Operation from the state to grow medical […]
On Monday, Rep. Tom Garrett (R-VA) announced the introduction of legislation aimed at decriminalizing cannabis at the federal level. The ambitiously named “Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2017” would actually take cannabis off the federal controlled substances list—leaving regulation up to the states and essentially giving the herb the same status as alcohol and tobacco. The bill revives […]
Published: Sep 20, 2017, 1:58 pm • Updated: Sep 21, 2017, 10:35 am By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive cannabis compound touted for its medicinal promise — but marijuana- and hemp-derived extracts rich in CBD and low in intoxicating THC are facing a future yet to be determined. The Cannabist’s special […]
The post Portugal. The Man Stars In New High Times Video Series appeared first on High Times. Get ready to rock and roll with Portugal. The Man. Literally. As part of a brand new video series presented by High Times and Colorado’s Green Dragon Cannabis Company, the rock band gets a chance to get hands-on […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a cannabis-based epilepsy medication today. The medicine, Epidiolex, is the first drug derived directly from cannabis approved by the regulatory agency. The FDA has previously approved medications with synthetic versions of cannabinoids such as THC. But Epidiolex is the first drug containing a botanical extract from cannabis […]
One of the biggest trends in the cannabis sector are CBD products. CBD is short for cannabidiol, the cannabinoid found in marijuana and in hemp that is generally believed to be the true medicinal compound found in marijuana. One of its major advantages is not only that it seems to reduce inflammation, but it also […]
Dear media, please stop with the weed puns already. They are very stigmatizing and make serious topics risible. Don’t get us wrong. At High Times, we love to see how many mainstream journalists and reporters, how many websites and magazines, are getting aboard the cannabis train and providing serious coverage. There’s a lot going on, and […]
When you think tough hard-knock football players, Jake Plummer is a name that may come to mind. The ex-NFL player made a career out of getting up after hit after hit, brushing himself off and getting back in the huddle. A decade in the NFL tore both of his hip labrums and left him with […]
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