A statue of Lady Justice and a gavel are set against a green background, framed with cannabis leaves at the top and bottom, hinting at a California NORML Legal Seminar from June 2021. The scales of justice are held high in the statue’s left hand. CA Norml

Sponsor Cal NORML’s 2024 Legal Seminar

  Read more about the Legal Seminar Sponsoring the sixth annual Cal NORML Legal Seminar on January 20, 2024 is a great way to raise visibility for your company among the top cannabis attorneys, businesspeople, and consumers in California. Sponsorship will position and brand your business as one that is helping to move cannabis issues …

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A statue of Lady Justice and a gavel are set against a green background, framed with cannabis leaves at the top and bottom, hinting at a California NORML Legal Seminar from June 2021. The scales of justice are held high in the statue’s left hand. CA Norml

Sponsor Cal NORML’s 2024 Legal Seminar

  Read more about the Seminar Sponsoring the sixth annual Cal NORML Legal Seminar on January 20, 2024 is a great way to raise visibility for your company among the top cannabis attorneys, businesspeople, and consumers in California. Sponsorship will position and brand your business as one that is helping to move cannabis issues forward. …

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Cal NORML Calls for Drug Peace Day on June 17

  This June 17th marks the 50th anniversary of President Nixon’s declaration of the War on Drugs.  The evidence is clear that the drug war has failed; 83% of Americans say so in a recent ACLU poll. Cal NORML is declaring a day of peace on June 17 in support of more effective, equitable, and …

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A vibrant poster celebrates the 25th anniversary of California's Prop 215 for medical marijuana. Featuring a woman in a flowing white dress with a floral crown surrounded by cannabis plants, it announces the San Francisco event and reception for this milestone. "25th Anniversary Prop 215 Medical Marijuana" is prominently displayed.
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Sponsor Cal NORML’s 25th Anniversary of Prop. 215 Event

Raise your company’s profile by sponsoring Cal NORML’s conference to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the passage of Prop. 215, the historic voter initiative that legalized medical marijuana in California and jump-started marijuana reform across the country. The day-long event will be held at the beautiful General’s Residence at Ft. Mason Center in San Francisco. …

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April Specials on Cal NORML Memberships and Events

It’s April and that means 4/20 is upon us! To celebrate, Cal NORML is offering $420 yearly business memberships (regularly priced at $500) through April 30. Memberships can also be purchased for $42/month. As a California NORML business member you’ll be listed in one of the Cannabis Marketplace Directories on CaNORML.org, our longstanding website with 1.63 million yearly …

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Cal NORML’s Statewide Zoom Meeting on December 2

Cal NORML hosted a statewide Zoom meeting for all interested activists on Wednesday, December 2 at 4 PM PST. Watch a video of the meeting. Our special guest was Congresswoman Barbara Lee Barbara Lee was born in segregated El Paso, TX and attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School, where she was taught by the Sisters of …

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Cal NORML Local Action Toolkit

UPDATED 12/3/2024 Arm yourself with resources for expanding cannabis rights in your community! The battleground for cannabis rights has often shifted to the local level, where many of California’s cities and counties are passing ordinances restricting marijuana businesses, cannabis lounges, cultivation rights, and more. Locals have the right to enact zoning ordinances, and often listen …

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The image shows the California State Capitol building in bright daylight. Above the building, a cloud in the shape of a cannabis leaf stands out against the blue sky. The California NORML logo and website URL, www.CaNORML.org, are displayed at the bottom, reminiscent of an activist's bill. CA Norml

Cal NORML Legislative Priorities for 2020

Preliminary responses to our recent membership survey show that Cal NORML is on track with our legislative priorities for 2020. Respondents voted their top three priorities as: • 76% Lowering taxes on cannabis • 63% Employment rights for medical patients • 63% Opening local markets for marijuana businesses There’s still time to let us know …

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A white tray is filled with various vaping supplies, including multiple vape pens, e-cigarettes, vape mods, cartridges, USB chargers, and bottles of flavored e-liquid. Flavored e-liquid packaging and a range of colorful and metallic devices are visible. For more insights on vaping trends, see the latest Cal NORML white paper. CA Norml

Cal NORML Releases White Paper on Vaping

A variety of vape products seized from highschool students in Sacramento. January 27, 2020 – Cal NORML has issued a White Paper titled, “Health Benefits and Risks of Cannabis Vaporizers and Vape Pens.” The paper contains several findings and recommendations, including: The California Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC)  has reported that not a single California-licensed …

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Cal NORML’s 2019 Accomplishments and Plans for 2020

NORML will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2020! Cal NORML keeps our members informed of cannabis news at the federal, state, and local levels through our newsletter, website, and weekly email alerts, as well as public outreach tables at events. Through NORML’s networks we generate thousands of constituent letters in favor of progressive bills, and …

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