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: Oct 4, 2017, 6:59 am • Updated: Oct 4, 2017, 8:51 am By Monte Whaley, The Denver Post Two decades after Drug Abuse Resistance Education was declared dead, it and similar drug- and alcohol-prevention programs are back in Colorado classrooms. But the finger-wagging, “Just Say No” messaging that turned DARE into a policy pariah […]
Four hikers had to call for help from search and rescue over the weekend when they got a little too high on top of England’s tallest mountain. The group was eventually brought down to safety, but the debacle has stirred up local controversy. Getting Too High On Saturday evening around 6:30 p.m., Cumbria police were […]
Published: Feb 16, 2018, 10:27 am • Updated: Feb 16, 2018, 10:27 am By The Associated Press OTTAWA, Ontario — Canadians will have to wait until at least early August or later to legally purchase recreational marijuana. As recently as last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government was insisting it was on track for legalization […]
Published: Nov 9, 2017, 7:50 pm • Updated: Nov 9, 2017, 7:50 pm By The Associated Press MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin would join a majority of other states in allowing the farming of industrial hemp under a bill sent to Gov. Scott Walker. The Wisconsin Assembly passed the bill unanimously Thursday. It cleared the Senate […]
Published: Sep 19, 2017, 8:49 am • Updated: Sep 19, 2017, 2:30 pm By The Associated Press BALTIMORE — A university’s pharmacy school has cancelled classes on growing medical marijuana. The Baltimore Sun reported Monday that the University of Maryland appears to be concerned about how the Trump Administration will enforce federal marijuana laws. Medical […]
Part of the magic of marijuana is the infinite variety of traits that can be exhibited by one species of plant. Cannabis plants can be tall and lanky or short and bushy depending on their genetic heritage. Marijuana can express myriad flavors to tempt the tastebuds and aromas to excite the nose. Cannabis leaves and […]
Shana Feste is the fantastic director and writer for well loved movies like Country Strong, The Greatest and Endless Love. Now Sony Classics is proud to bring you her next inspiration, Boundaries. Based on her own life with a dad that sold marijuana to make a living, Shana delves into the depths of just how […]
An agricultural biotechnology company has launched a hemp grow operation in a newly renovated greenhouse space on the grounds of the historic Lafayette Florist. Lafayette-based Front Range Biosciences rented the 12,000-square-foot greenhouse — which had been used to grow flowers since the 1970s — and is growing industrial hemp clones to be sold to other […]
The Rohrabacher-Farr amendment, also known as the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment, has been protecting medical marijuana since 2014 by removing funds from the justice department to file charges against state legal medical marijuana businesses and patients. Since marijuana is federally illegal, U.S. attorneys could file charges against any marijuana business or consumer so some finesse is needed […]
Between gridlock traffic, work deadlines, and the garbage fire that is our current political system, Los Angelenos are more likely than ever to neglect self-care. But with all the city’s hidden gardens, CBD spa treatments, and feel-good social gatherings, it’s time to recharge, refuel, and reconnect. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to practice self-care […]