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: Nov 2, 2017, 11:57 am • Updated: Nov 2, 2017, 6:26 pm By Bruce Kennedy, The Cannabist Staff With polling showing Americans’ support for marijuana legalization has hit new highs, a new survey by the American Legion shows strong support within the military veteran community for medical marijuana research and legalization. The “robo-call” survey […]
Recreational marijuana sales in Nevada began last July amidst a hurried implementation of rules and a declared state-of-emergency. Nevada’s marijuana regulator, Deonne Contine, played a large role in navigating Nevada to a smooth operating cannabis industry. Now that the cannabis industry in Nevada has gained traction and is operating well, Deonne Contine is resigning her […]
It’s the first day of the 2018 SoCal Cannabis Cup and you can feel the excitement in the air. People from all walks of life are coming together for this exciting three-day event. We’re celebrating every aspect of the plant. The technological innovations. The medical advancements. The growing acceptance of responsible recreational use. And, of course, […]
BY MARINA VILLENEUVE ASSOCIATED PRESS AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Retired Coast Guard officer Roger Johnson sometimes notices a harsh buzz when he turns on his amateur radio, and he blames high-powered lighting used to grow pot. Amateur radio operators say the legalization of marijuana is creating a chronic nuisance thanks to interference caused by electrical […]
Photo by Vortex Farmacy. Pollution from outlaw cannabis grows deep in California’s national forests is far worse than previously thought, and has turned thousands of acres into virtual toxic waste dumps. That’s the sobering assessment of an Aug. 6 Reuters report on the mounting ecological impacts of outdoor cultivation in the Golden State, which accounts […]
Published: Jan 2, 2018, 9:57 am • Updated: Jan 2, 2018, 9:57 am By Doug Alexander, Bloomberg All it took was a little marijuana to lift this Canadian town’s spirits. Smiths Falls, Ontario — population 8,885 — is seeing a revival of fortunes since medical marijuana producer Tweed Inc. set up shop four years ago […]
Published: Jul 25, 2016, 10:10 am • Updated: Jul 25, 2016, 10:56 am By The Associated Press CHICAGO — A judge has ordered health officials to reconsider their decision not to include migraine headaches on the list of conditions that qualify for use of Illinois medical marijuana in the state. A Cook County judge overturned […]
Once they act, they are easy to identify. From the leaf miner, to its white “sister,” to others, such as the aphid or caterpillar, insects act quickly on the cannabis plant and inflict maximum damage. Fortunately, if you catch them in time, there’s always a remedy: predators such as the ladybug, or even household insecticides […]
Published: Mar 2, 2018, 1:20 pm • Updated: Mar 2, 2018, 1:40 pm By John Ingold, The Denver Post When a Texas college baseball coach told a prospective recruit that he’d blacklisted athletes from Colorado over concerns about marijuana use, it brought swift rebuke from across the country and a pink slip from the coach’s […]
Published: Feb 1, 2018, 8:28 am • Updated: Feb 1, 2018, 8:57 am By Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News Two-year-old Maverick Hawkins sits on a red, plastic car in his grandmother’s living room in the picturesque town of Nevada City, Calif., in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. His playpal Delilah Smith, a fellow 2-year-old, […]