Minority communities have been disproportionately impacted by marijuana prohibition. That’s why members of Chicago NORML are pushing for an inclusive marijuana industry in Illinois.
Month: December 2018
NORML Chapters Prioritize a Wide Range of Reforms for 2019
NORML chapters around the country are gearing up for next year’s legislative sessions with the goal of advancing legislation that will end marijuana prohibition and establish protections for marijuana patients and consumers.
2018 Year In Review: NORML’s Top Ten Events In Marijuana Policy
Read the ten biggest stories that shaped marijuana policy in 2018.
Say Happy Birthday to NORML’s Founder
This Thursday is Keith’s birthday and the staff is planning a special surprise for him – a birthday card with YOUR SIGNATURE!
Weekly Legislative Roundup 12/21/18
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!
FDA Weighs In On Legal Status of Commercially Available ‘Hemp-Derived’ CBD Products
Following yesterday’s passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottleib issued a statement with regard to the agency’s oversight of products commercially marketed as ‘hemp-derived’ CBD.
FDA Weighs In On Legal Status of Commercially Available ‘Hemp-Derived’ CBD Products
Following yesterday’s passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottleib issued a statement with regard to the agency’s oversight of products commercially marketed as ‘hemp-derived’ CBD.
Hemp is legal in the United States
Congress just passed an $867 billion farm bill. Here’s what’s in it.
Wow, that took a long time.
This article in Forbes explains it all for the completely oblivious masses that haven’t been aware (like we have) that the prohibition of hemp was one of the stupidest things imaginable.
How Hemp And The Farm Bill […]
Farm Bill Provisions Lifting Federal Hemp Ban Become Law
President Donald Trump today signed legislation into law that includes language lifting the United States’ decades-long prohibition on domestic, commercial hemp production. The provisions were included within The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (aka ‘The Farm Bill’), which takes effect on January 1, 2019.
Virginia Delegate Files Bill to Allow Medical Cannabis Use at Schools
Virginia State Delegate Chris L. Hurst (D-12) has filed HB 1720 to allow students registered with Virginia’s medical cannabis program to use their medicine at school and school-sponsored activities.