A man stands smiling next to a large California NORML poster at an event on July 25, 2023. The poster features a woman holding a flag and a marijuana leaf, offering information about Cal NORML’s advocacy for marijuana law reform. The man is wearing a cap and holding a bag. CA Norml

Cal NORML News of the Week – July 25, 2023

Download and read Cal NORML’s new White Paper and literature. At least one city has moved to comply with SB 1186 to allow for medical cannabis delivery businesses to operate. Read more about state, national and local cannabis news and coming events.

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Cal NORML News of the Week – July 17, 2023

Weekly Newsletter of The California Chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws Sponsor a Cal NORML Eblast and Reach our 32,000 Weekly Readers Take Action   AB 374(Haney) would authorize local governments to let licensed cannabis consumption lounges and retailers prepare and sell fresh food and beverages, as well as sell …

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A bar chart comparing California state excise taxes on various products: 5 oz wine (1¢), 12 oz beer (2¢), 1.5 oz liquor (4-8¢), a single tobacco cigarette (14¢), and a 0.5 gram cannabis joint ($1.10). The cannabis joint, affected by what some deem "unfair taxation," has the highest CA Norml

Cal NORML News of the Week – July 10, 2023

Weekly Newsletter of The California Chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws Sponsor a Cal NORML Eblast and Reach our 32,000 Weekly Readers Take Action SB 512, to end double taxation of cannabis in California, faces a critical vote in the Assembly Revenue and Tax Committee on Monday, July 10. Only …

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A bar chart comparing California state excise taxes on various products: 5 oz wine (1¢), 12 oz beer (2¢), 1.5 oz liquor (4-8¢), a single tobacco cigarette (14¢), and a 0.5 gram cannabis joint ($1.10). The cannabis joint, affected by what some deem "unfair taxation," has the highest CA Norml

Support SB 512, To Help End Unfair Taxation of Cannabis

DOWNLOAD A FLYER ABOUT CANNABIS TAX FAIRNESS IN CALIFORNIA UPDATE 7/10/2023 – SB 512 (Bradford), to end double taxation on cannabis by including state and local excise taxes when calculating other taxes, was held in the Assembly Revenue and Taxation committee and will likely not advance this year in its present form. Committee chair Jacqui …

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Join Us at Lobby Day on May 8, 2023 in Sacramento!

Thank you to our sponsors! Previous Next Cal NORML / ASA Lobby Day Coming to Sacramento on Monday, May 8 All Californians are invited to attend the California NORML/Americans for Safe Access Citizen Lobby Day on Monday, May 8 in Sacramento. The event will bring supporters from across the state to meet with their state …

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A large group of people posing for a group photo in a conference room. Behind them, a projected slide reads "California Citizen Lobby Day in Sacramento 5/8/2023," along with other text. The group appears to be at an event or meeting, with a diverse range of attendees smiling at the camera. CA Norml

Sponsor Lobby Day – May 8, 2023 in Sacramento

Read more about Lobby Day BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY! California NORML and ASA (Americans for Safe Access) are pleased to announce Citizen Lobby Day, taking place May 8, 2023 in Sacramento, CA. Our members and coalition partners will host a lobby day and training in support of state legislation to better regulate cannabis and protect …

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Onsite Cannabis Consumption Lounges in California

Cal NORML has compiled the following  list of current onsite consumption lounges in California to share with our members and supporters. Email us to be added to this list. See the complete listings of California NORML business members in the Cannabis Dispensaries and Delivery directory. Support the businesses that support reform! INTRODUCTION: Under California state …

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Coming Events: Inaugural Meeting of Medical Use Subcommittee of CAC on 2/13/23, and more

SIGN UP FOR CAL NORML’S WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER FOR UPDATED LISTS OF CANNABIS EVENTS IN CALIFORNIA.  The DCC Cannabis Advisory Committee (CAC) will be holding the inaugural meeting of its Medicinal Use subcommittee on Monday, February 13th at 1 pm. The public is invited to testify at the meeting, which will be held virtually. The meeting will be …

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A man with a shaved head and a beard is smiling at the camera. Next to him, a young woman with long, dark hair and braces is also smiling. They appear to be taking a selfie against a background featuring abstract, natural patterns. This moment captures Luke Scarmazzo, a former Federal Medical Marijuana Prisoner from California, enjoying life after his release. CA Norml

Luke Scarmazzo, California’s Last Known Federal Medical Marijuana Prisoner, Is Released

 UPDATE 2/3/2023: A judge has ordered Luke’s compassionate release! He was freed today, The Weldon Project and Mission Green announced.  Read more. Read the judge’s order.  Luke posted on Facebook, “Today, after serving nearly 15 years in prison for operating a cannabis dispensary, I was granted my freedom. The feeling is surreal. We’ve worked …

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