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.
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MJ Freeway, one of the leading technology companies in the cannabis industry, continues to experience security and performance issues with its inventory tracking software. The company’s point-of-sale system failed multiple times over the past few days, forcing marijuana retailers nationwide to log transactions by hand or in some cases even close temporarily. And just last […]
Published: Dec 20, 2017, 10:45 am • Updated: Dec 20, 2017, 2:17 pm By Michael R. Blood, The Associated Press ADELANTO, Calif. — Drive by the High Desert Truck Stop, turn down a rutted road by the bail bond signs, slip behind a steel fence edged with barbed wire, and you can glimpse the future […]
Kentucky actually has a sizable hemp crop, but the people are more interested in medical marijuana in Kentucky. There are now 30 states that have medical marijuana plus the District of Columbia, and some lawmakers are wondering what Kentucky is waiting for. The opioid crisis is hitting Kentucky hard with nearly a thousand deaths associated […]
The post Illinois Governor Not Likely To Allow Marijuana Legalization appeared first on High Times. Although cannabis advocates predict that Illinois will be one of the next states to legalize recreational marijuana, the problem of an Illinois governor not likely to allow marijuana legalization puts a giant snag in the legislative grind. This will probably […]
When it comes to harvesting cannabis, timing is everything. If you take your plants down too soon, they’ll be immature with underdeveloped resin glands containing less of the vital essential oils that give pot its flavors, scent and potency. Chop down too late, and THC will have degraded and converted to CBN, resulting in a […]
Published: Mar 13, 2018, 11:14 am • Updated: Mar 13, 2018, 11:14 am By The Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A bill that would legalize and regulate medical marijuana in Oklahoma has failed to pass in the Senate amid concerns over anticipating a vote by residents. The Tulsa World reports that Oklahoma voters will […]
Federal Appeals Court in San Francisco Sides with the DEA making CBD from hemp federally illegal We had another wild week in cannabis news. We will start with some very negative news for the CBD industry and its consumers. A federal appeals court in San Francisco decided this week that the DEA is correct that […]
Joe Kennedy III appeared on Jimmy Kimmel last evening further affirming his opposition to legal marijuana. He does not provide any clear understanding of why he is such an opponent except to say that we do not know enough about cannabis. To Kimmel’s credit, he questions the young congressman’s stance on cannabis but without at […]
The post Georgia Seeks To Reduce Penalties For Marijuana appeared first on High Times. With two bills introduced in the state’s government, Georgia seeks to reduce penalties for marijuana possession. The capital city of Georgia, Atlanta, has already decriminalized possession. Are lawmakers trying to get the entire state on board? The Bills Before we talk […]