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.
John Lyons, a famous Colorado rancher with a career that spans over forty years, looks to be trading in his saddle and entering the state’s growing marijuana market! After considering selling his seventy acre ranch and retiring, Lyons was introduced to the world of hemp and cannabis by potential buyers of his land. Soon enough […]
Republican lawmakers, who crow endlessly about their love and respect for the troops, have blocked a vote on a bill that would have allowed Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana as a pain treatment in states where it’s legal. The House Rules Committee stopped a proposed “Veterans Equal Access” amendment from moving to […]
A boycott of the Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo, slated for Los Angeles in mid-Sept., started with a Facebook post on Thursday morning. By Friday afternoon it had spread to a number of prominent members of the cannabis industry. The boycott is the latest fallout from President Trump’s comments defending white supremacists and neo-Nazis. […]
Prospective medical marijuana patients residing in Iowa received good news on Tuesday, as the state announced its plan to open medical cannabis dispensaries throughout several locations in Iowa. The Iowa Department of Public Health approved three separate medical marijuana companies for the sale and distribution of medical marijuana products in five separate locations, beginning December 1st. Iowa […]
World famous former heavyweight boxing champ, Mike Tyson, is getting in on the booming cannabis industry action. Located in the Mojave desert, the aptly named Tyson Ranch, will be a place were folks can come together to use cannabis and learn about the different ways that it can be used to heal the body. The […]
Published: Jan 9, 2018, 1:46 pm • Updated: Jan 9, 2018, 1:46 pm By John Hanna, Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. — A white Kansas lawmaker who suggested at a public forum that blacks were predisposed to abusing drugs resigned from two legislative committee leadership jobs on Tuesday but did not give up his seat in […]
BY ERIK SCHELZIG ASSOCIATED PRESS NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The treatment of her sister’s back injury has caused Republican gubernatorial candidate Beth Harwell to reevaluate Tennessee’s ban on medical marijuana. Harwell, who is speaker of the state House of Representatives, told a Republican gathering earlier this month that allowing medical marijuana has come up as […]
According to new data, there are a growing number of people in Ireland regularly consuming a variety of drugs. In particular, the report indicates an uptick in marijuana and MDMA use among Irish youth — so much so, in fact, that Ireland is becoming one of the most drug-heavy countries in Europe. New Data Shows […]
Just when you thought we had pretty much figured out most of the viable uses for marijuana, a recent development will have us all reconsidering what we know about cannabis. Hempearth, a highly innovative Canadian cannabis company, took it upon themselves to design the world’s first airplane that could be put together using hemp and […]
Ex-Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams’ football career will forever be marred by controversy and pot smoke. However, it appears that the plant that once forced the halfback into a temporary exile will now be responsible for the launch of a promising post-football career. Ricky Williams Enters The Cannabis Industry On Tuesday, the 40-year-old Williams […]