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.
Published: Jan 24, 2018, 6:25 am • Updated: Jan 24, 2018, 6:25 am By Stephanie K. Baer, The Cannifornian The day after Councilwoman Monica Garcia recommended one company get a monopoly on transporting cannabis within Baldwin Park’s borders, she received a $4,400 campaign contribution from the company’s CEO, campaign finance records show. The records filed […]
Kim Kardashian might be most famous for her reality television and her oft-publicized relationship with rapper Kanye West, but the 37-year-old mogul is currently trying to make a name in a much more impactful endeavor—prison reform. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has already facilitated the release of one former prisoner—63-year-old Alice Marie Johnson, […]
By a relatively wide margin, Michigan voters on Tuesday said “yes” to legalizing adult-use cannabis for adults, in a vote that spanned party lines and pushed against vehement opposition groups. The adoption of the ballot proposal makes Michigan the 10th U.S. state to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older; and the first state […]
On Tuesday, San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors voted 8-3 to ban dispensaries in the city’s historic Chinatown district. The vote changes the city’s planning code to prohibit both medical and recreational dispensaries from doing business in the neighborhood. San Francisco Supervisors say they made the move in an effort to protect Chinatown’s long-time residents and […]
Days after being evicted from his apartment—and then invited to return—for his legal possession and consumption of medical cannabis oil, John Flickner says his healthcare provider has suddenly dropped him from his Medicaid/Medicare program. Without access to doctors and transportation to healthcare facilities, the 78-year-old man who was just last week without a home is […]
Even with legalization efforts quickly growing around the country, which have resulted in lowered overall product costs for consumers, buying weed on a regular basis from a dispensary can get very expensive after time. This can make growing your own marijuana at home seem like a pretty attractive option for enthusiasts trying to save some […]
It’s not uncommon to find artists who smoke weed. There is no exact scientific proof that cannabis makes an individual more creative. But it is well-known that creative tokers credit marijuana for their works of art. Creating art after smoking up has become more popular nowadays. The new craze, Puff Pass and Paint, in which […]
The university has partnered with American’s for Safe Access to host its Patient Focused Certification training. Courses will offer instruction for each sector of the industry: growers, manufacturers, dispensaries and labs. The courses cover laws and regulations; the latest evidence on uses for medical marijuana; plant and product consistency; pesticides; sanitation; operating procedures; labeling, inventory […]
Published: Oct 6, 2017, 11:41 am • Updated: Oct 6, 2017, 12:08 pm By Mike Debonis, The Washington Post A federal watchdog has identified as many as 146 cases in which the Internal Revenue Service may have targeted liberal-leaning groups for extra scrutiny based on their names or political leanings, a finding that could undermine […]
Senator Cory Gardner of Colorado serves in the committee that pushes through Justice Department nominees to the senate floor to be voted upon. Over a month ago Senator Gardner announced he would block any nominees after Jeff Sessions rescinded the Cole Memo that provided general policy to U.S. attorneys not to pursue state legal marijuana […]