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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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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FAQs
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.
Children with high and medium academic ability at age 11 are more likely to use cannabis in late adolescence compared to children with low academic ability, according to a new study published in BMJ Open. The researchers, from University College London, examined the school records of more than 6,000 children. Their analysis showed that children […]
Michigan’s Auto City Speedway played host for the High Times 2018 Michigan Cannabis Cup this past Saturday. The festival, which is in essence a celebration of all things cannabis, featured a plethora of vendors and activities all geared towards weed enthusiasts as well as performances by several marijuana friendly musical artists like Atlanta’s Ludacris and […]
Published: Aug 22, 2017, 9:48 am • Updated: Aug 22, 2017, 9:48 am By The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — A number of Philadelphia-area law firms are setting up practices to serve the cannabis industry despite concerns of an uncertain future. Many of the city’s biggest law firms — including Duane Morris, Fox Rothschild and Cozen […]
Massachusetts is one of the latest states to legalize recreational cannabis. Although there is still some work to be done before a full-fledged recreational marijuana program is in place, they’ve taken a huge step forward, with the state’s first recreational license officially granted on Monday. First Recreational License Granted in Massachusetts On Monday, Massachusetts’ Cannabis […]
Meet the curiously named Jack Skellington strain! A sativa originating from a crossing of the Killer Queen and Jack The Ripper strains and geared towards daytime use. It provides a strong energy boost and has been known as an effective treatment for stress, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. It has also shown somewhat limited effectiveness […]
The post How Russia Is Actually Keeping Jeff Sessions Away From Weed appeared first on High Times. Reading Jeff Sessions is easy. A sophisticated actor our attorney general is not, as his bewildered and buffaloed performances in front of Senate committees showed in painful clarity. Peer only perfunctorily into the pale beads lighting from Klan […]
Published: Dec 22, 2017, 8:19 am • Updated: Dec 22, 2017, 8:19 am By The Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A marijuana business in Anchorage had a large amount of freshly packaged pot stolen, police said. The owner of Danish Gardens arrived at his store to find the glass employee entrance smashed in, with a […]
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has called a special session of the Legislature to correct a mistake in a law governing taxes on marijuana. Hickenlooper said Thursday the session will start Oct. 2 and will deal only with the marijuana tax. The governor says a law passed by the Legislature this year consolidated […]
New Jersey could be moving toward a viable legalization bill. This week, local media sources received a copy of a new legalization measure that lawmakers think has a very good chance of passing. If the legislation is approved, New Jersey could soon implement some of the nation’s most progressive cannabis laws. New Jersey’s New Legalization […]
Published: Aug 29, 2017, 9:40 am • Updated: Aug 29, 2017, 9:40 am By Fenit Nirappil, The Washington Post Maryland medical cannabis regulators on Monday gave final approvals to three more cultivation centers and two processing companies – and announced they would give 10 other companies that missed a key deadline additional time to complete […]