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 9, 2018, 6:27 pm • Updated: Jan 9, 2018, 6:32 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Colorado’s congressional delegation convened an emergency meeting Tuesday in Washington, D.C., to shore up protections for state-legal marijuana operations and, in turn, states’ rights. In the meeting, members advanced plans for federal marijuana protections and honed […]
Published: Jan 29, 2018, 12:48 pm • Updated: Jan 29, 2018, 12:48 pm By Jennifer Kaplan & Jamie Butters, Bloomberg The largest U.S. auto-dealer chain has lightened up on lighting up. AutoNation no longer refuses to hire job applicants who test positive for marijuana in drug screenings, Chief Executive Officer Mike Jackson said in an […]
520 SHARES ShareTweet Spread the love The state of Massachusetts has done it, they have added rules allowing for the creation of public spaces for marijuana consumers to indulge in marijuana. Massachusetts cannabis cafes very well may be in place this summer when recreational marijuana becomes available for sale. Massachusetts is even referring to the […]
Cannabis has always had a reputation of promoting a sense of relaxation and stress relief in its users. Due to this effect, many aficionados and even some in the medical community have been turning to or recommending marijuana as an alternative to prescription anti-anxiety medications like Alprazolam (Xanax), Clonazepam (Klonopin), and Lorazepam (Ativan), which often […]
The Israeli Knesset, the country’s legislative body, is moving to decriminalize marijuana with a vote set for this week. If the new law passes, it would replace jail time for most of those guilty of cannabis possession with civil fines. The Labor, Welfare and Health Committee approved the bill Monday and has advanced it to the […]
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Utah Senator Orrin Hatch introduced a Senate bill on Wednesday that would make it easier to research the potential medical benefits of marijuana and whether it’s a safe and effective alternative to opioids. The bill, known as the Marijuana Effective Drug Study Act of 2017, or MEDS Act, is being introduced at a time when […]
34 SHARES ShareTweet Spread the love The first U.S. marijuana based ETF started trading on Arca on Monday. The ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (MJX) is made up of many Canadian stocks focused on medical marijuana, and peculiar enough, with big tobacco as well. ETF popularity is surging and may be worthwhile for investors interested in […]
Oklahoma voters approved a medical marijuana initiative in a statewide election yesterday. Votes in favor of State Question 788 (SQ 788) totaled 56 percent of the ballots cast, while 43 percent opposed the measure. SQ 788 legalizes cannabis for medicinal use and establishes a regulatory framework for a legal supply chain. Unlike medicinal cannabis legislation […]
Published: Aug 22, 2017, 7:45 am • Updated: Aug 22, 2017, 8:15 am By Jason Auslander, Aspen Times Aspen Police Officer Dan Davis knew the drill. It was late February and he’d just caught a 22-year-old local man and a juvenile in a locked bathroom at Rio Grande Park with the smell of freshly burnt […]