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, 2:55 pm • Updated: Jan 24, 2018, 3:04 pm By Alanna Durkin Richer, The Associated Press BOSTON — The top federal prosecutor for Massachusetts said Wednesday that while he cannot guarantee that people involved in the state’s legalized pot industry would be immune from federal prosecution, his priority will be combatting […]
Front Range Biosciences, an agricultural biotech company based in Lafayette, Colorado, has raised $10 million to finance a cannabis and hemp research and development program. The investments constitute the largest round of fundraising by a U.S. cannabis biotech company to date, according to a release from the company. High Tech Propagation Dr. Jonathan Vaught, the CEO […]
SPARKS, Nev. — After being in the works for nearly two years, a state-of-the-art marijuana factory in northern Nevada’s high desert is up and running. The opening of the $15 million MedMen facility east of the Reno-Sparks area marks a goal of the company to change the conversation surrounding marijuana, the Reno Gazette-Journal reported this […]
The post NJ Adds 5 New Qualifying Conditions To Medical Marijuana Program appeared first on High Times. Great news for residents of New Jersey: NJ adds 5 new qualifying conditions to medical marijuana program. Medical Marijuana in New Jersey In 2010, on his final day in office, Governor Jon Corzine signed a law passing medical cannabis. He reportedly […]
Pennsylvania medical marijuana patients will have access to cannabis flower when it becomes available in dispensaries on August 1. Under Pennsylvania law, patients will not be allowed to smoke medical marijuana. However, vaporizing “dry leaf” cannabis, as it is referred to in state regulations, will be permissible. Chris Visco, the co-founder of TerraVida Holistic Centers, told local media […]
Here’s a telling irony. We think of Somalia as a country that has basically had no functioning government for over a generation and is beset by insurgents linked to al-Qaeda. Certainly, how a government treats a relatively harmless psychoactive herb is a good barometer of its general commitment to freedom. The herb in question here […]
Yesterday was the first day of Canada’s history-making cannabis legalization. Not surprisingly, retailers throughout the country saw a lot of activity. In particular, marijuana sales in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island exceeded the six-figure mark—and that was just on day one. Explosive Sales in Prince Edward Island Local media sources reported total sales in […]
In the late 1800s, it was a coal mining boomtown once frequented by infamous Old West characters like Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp. In the late 1900s, it was known as the “Sex Change Capital of the World” due to the large number of gender reassignment procedures being performed in town at the time. Today, […]
Published: Mar 15, 2018, 10:17 am • Updated: Mar 15, 2018, 10:17 am By Paul Elias, Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — The smoke was thick and business brisk at the Barbary Coast Dispensary’s marijuana smoking lounge, a darkened room that resembles a steakhouse or upscale sports tavern with its red leather seats, deep booths with […]
Speaking to the Native American Housing Association this week, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson strayed into the marijuana reform debate. Unfortunately, he has no grasp of the facts—not even a little. Before he wandered off, Carson suggested that the federal government should take a “holistic” approach to housing in Indian Country and ensure […]