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Bar chart showing the percentage of cities and counties that allow storefront retail cannabis (medical or adult use) in states where it is legal. Oregon leads with around 80%, followed by Washington, Nevada, Colorado, and CA, which has the lowest percentage. CA Norml

Study Shows CA Leads “Legal, Not Local” Status of Cannabis

June 2, 2019May 27, 2019

A review of 42 scientific studies conducted by Leafly.com has found that the broad body of published research suggests crime near licensed dispensaries has generally stayed flat or decreased, teen cannabis use in legalization states has fallen since legalization, and property values near cannabis outlets generally are not affected or even rise. Leafly editors David …

A man stands at a podium with a seal that says "Governor of the State of California." He is wearing a dark suit and tie, speaking into a microphone with his hands gesturing. Discussing statutory changes, the background is a blue curtain, and an American flag is partially visible on the side. CA Norml

Governor Releases Revised State Budget, Statutory Changes Affecting Cannabis in California

May 26, 2019May 11, 2019

Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a revised state budget with several cannabis provisions, according to the budget summary. The revised budget forecasts the state cannabis excise tax will generate $288 million in 2018-19 and $359 million in 2019-20, a reduction of $67 million and $156 million, respectively, from the original Governor’s Budget forecast. It states, …

Cal NORML Opposes Prop 65 Warnings on Reproductive Effects of Marijuana as Unwarranted

May 11, 2019May 9, 2019

May 8, 2019 – California NORML has submitted testimony to the state Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) opposing the inclusion of cannabis on the state’s Prop 65 list of known reproductive hazards. Prop 65 requires businesses to post warning signs regarding the presence of substances known to pose a risk of reproductive …

A large group of people in formal attire pose for a photo in a well-lit room with round tables and striped curtains in the background. There is a mix of males and females of various ages, some wearing name tags, gathered for Lobby Day organized by Cal NORML in Sacramento. CA Norml

Cal NORML Holds Lobby Day in Sacramento

May 9, 2019

Around 100 citizen lobbyists from across California visited scores of legislative offices in Sacramento as part of the Third Annual Cal NORML / ASA Lobby Day on Monday, May 6, 2019. NORML chapter members from Orange County, the Central Valley, the Inland Empire, and Contra Costa county joined Americans for Safe Access chapter members …

The image shows a large white classical-style building with a prominent dome, decorated with a small flag on top, and flanked by two wings. The building, where locals once banned cannabis deliveries, is surrounded by lush green trees and set against a clear blue sky. CA Norml

Cannabis Café Bill Advances on Close Vote

May 27, 2019April 27, 2019

UPDATE 5/27/19 – AB 1465 has stalled in the Assembly appropriations committee for the year, after an incomplete analysis by committee staff looked only at the cost to produce a new license, instead of also examining potential revenues that could be generated by the bill. We hope to see it reintroduced next year. SACRAMENTO, Apr …

A diverse group of people pose for a group photo indoors in Sacramento, in front of a brick wall with large windows. Some are seated while most are standing. They are all smiling, and a few are holding awards or certificates from the Annual Lobby Day on May 6. Tables with place settings are visible in the foreground. CA Norml

Join Us on May 6 at Our Annual Lobby Day in Sacramento

June 8, 2023April 22, 2019

UPDATE 5/7/19 – Thanks to all who participated in Lobby Day! We visited hundreds of legislative offices and had a productive day. A special thanks to all of our sponsors who made the day possible. California NORML is once again teaming up with Americans for Safe Access to co-sponsor a Citizens Lobby Day in …