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.
Let’s take some time understanding the STATES Act and what it would mean if the bill passes. STATES stands for Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States, and just like the name suggests it is built around the 10th Amendment. The STATES Act would provide cannabis advocates and business nearly everything they are looking for, […]
Some harrowing news was confirmed on 4/20, as it was reported that Swedish musician and DJ Avicii dead at age 28. Avicii Pronounced Dead Avicii’s publicist, Diana Baron, announced that the musician, whose real name is Tim Bergling, has passed away. “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also […]
The post Melted Snow On A Roof Leads To Marijuana Bust Worth Over $100,000 appeared first on High Times. Owning your own grow operation can be tough, especially in inclement weather conditions. Typically, it’s traditional outdoor setups that are most afflicted by mother nature. However, there can notable exceptions. Take this recent case, for example, where […]
Published: Nov 30, 2017, 3:40 pm • Updated: Nov 30, 2017, 4:06 pm By The Associated Press MEXICO CITY — State police and marines have seized more than 5 tons of marijuana near the Texas border in the northern Mexican state of Tamaulipas. The state security coordination group says that the packaged drugs were found […]
Published: Aug 3, 2017, 9:44 am • Updated: Aug 3, 2017, 9:44 am By Amber Ferguson, The Washington Post On Sunday night, a 44-year-old man riding on a Dallas Area Rapid Transit train was beaten by a group of other passengers after he said he asked them to stop smoking marijuana. The video of the […]
The first medical marijuana kitchen open to the public in the United States will soon be serving meals in Tempe, Arizona. The new commercial kitchen will be operated by The Mint Dispensary and will offer cannabis-infused foods and beverages to medical marijuana patients beginning in early October. The menu for the kitchen was created by […]
Published: Mar 1, 2018, 10:57 am • Updated: Mar 1, 2018, 10:57 am By The Associated Press LUMBERTON, Miss. — A police chief in Mississippi has been suspended after a video surfaced online of him allegedly smoking marijuana. Lumberton mayor Quincy Rogers told WDAM-TV that Shane Flynt was sent home Tuesday. The mayor says Flynt […]
The post New Zealand Cannabis Company To Export Medical Marijuana to US appeared first on High Times. The plan for a New Zealand cannabis company to export medical marijuana to US as part of a new business deal is underway. The arrangement could provide additional products for the US medical marijuana market. At the same […]
The post Duterte Fudges Police Death Toll To Justify Drug War appeared first on High Times. The Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte—trying to justify sending the National Police back into drug enforcement after he was pressured to withdraw them by a public outcry over their slaying of innocent civilians—seems to have just been caught in a lie. He stated […]
In Allegheny County, black residents are arrested more, charged more, sit in jail longer, and pay more for misdemeanor marijuana possession offenses than white residents. That’s according to a new report from The Appeal, a team of journalists who focus on criminal justice in the United States. The report highlights the ongoing racial disparities in […]