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.
Senator Dianne Feinstein of California has announced that she has changed her tune on legal cannabis, according to media reports. The Democratic veteran of the Senate has long opposed legalizing marijuana at the federal level. But on Tuesday, Feinstein indicated a shift in her thinking. Now she says the federal government should not interfere in […]
Published: Dec 1, 2017, 2:33 pm • Updated: Dec 1, 2017, 3:05 pm By Fenit Nirappil, The Washington Post Maryland medical marijuana sales launched Friday, Dec. 1, after years of delays. Here’s what you need to know: Q: Where can I get it? A: So far, 10 out of 102 potential dispensaries are fully licensed. […]
E-Cigarette Recent research on e-cigarettes is raising eyebrows in the cannabis community. Many marijuana consumers, both medical marijuana patients and recreational users have turned to vaporizers that heat cannabis oil concentrates as a healthier alternative to smoking marijuana. Some states have banned the smoking of marijuana entirely, such as Florida, due to the health risks […]
Ohio state law requires that for the first year of its medical marijuana program, a quality testing lab must be operated by a public institution of higher education, located within the state, with the resources to operate a lab. After a year of the program, private labs can be licensed. At least one public university […]
Published: Oct 25, 2017, 7:15 pm • Updated: Oct 25, 2017, 8:01 pm By Alex Pasquariello, The Cannabist Staff A Colorado cannabis entrepreneur is making a play for control of the Denver 4/20 rally after its controversial aftermath this past April. Pepe Breton, co-founder of dispensary chain Euflora, regrets that his company was a title […]
The post Miley Cyrus Ranks How High She Was During Various Times in Her Life appeared first on High Times. On yesterday’s episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden, Miley Cyrus participated in the popular “Carpool Karaoke” segment, and in it, she ranks how high she was during various points of her life. And […]
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has proposed a plan to curb opioid addiction in the state. He said that he will use a series of executive actions to reduce prescriptions of the powerful painkillers. His plan will only apply to patients covered by the state’s workers compensation program. Wolf said in a written statement that the […]
The post Top 10 Strains to Improve Your Work Out appeared first on High Times. Having trouble getting to the gym? Well if you’re not a fan of overstimulating pre-workouts and expensive supplements in general, you may want to try smoking weed before the gym. While smoking does have a somewhat unwarranted reputation for making […]
The post New Threats To The Legal Marijuana Industry appeared first on High Times. On December 8, Congress faces a deadline on deciding whether or not to allow Jeff Sessions and the Department of Justice to spend money prosecuting violations of federal marijuana laws in states that have legalized medical marijuana. That’s when Congress will […]
Published: Jan 3, 2018, 11:44 am • Updated: Jan 3, 2018, 11:44 am By The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — A Massachusetts judge has rejected a murder defendant’s claim that he was too high on drugs to understand his Miranda rights when he was questioned by police. Lee Rios is one of two men charged […]