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Fighting for the rights of cannabis consumers in California since 1972.
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A lot going on in Sacramento right now...
California Cannabis Bills for 2026 - CaNorml.org
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We are thrilled to announce Shay Aaron Gilmore of @shaygilmorelaw.bsky.social has joined the California NORML Board. A long-time and active member of Cal NORML’s Legal Committee, Shay brings over 20 years of experience as a California attorney, advising cannabis and hemp businesses.
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Have You Been Discriminated Against by A Kaiser Permanente Doctor for Using Cannabis? Join Cal NORML’s Action Demanding Kaiser Change Its Policy. - CaNorml.org
California NORML and our supporters worked hard in 2022 to sponsor and pass AB 1954, to protect medical marijuana patients against discrimination by their
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This week in Ca NORML's News of the Week: • Cannabis Removed from Disposable Vape Ban Bill • Input Sought on Medical Marijuana Shipping Bill • SF MMID Cards Now Free to All And much more. Sign up to receive Cal NORML's weekly eblast for essential News, Events, and Action Alerts: lnkd.in/eFzeSXuD
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His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard on his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath From "Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas”/"'Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Clement Moore
🩸"These results add to a growing body of evidence that per se THC blood statutes lack scientific credibility as prima facie evidence of impairment," the study's authors concluded. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #thc #driving
Residual THC Not Associated With Significant Changes in Driving
Subjects abstained from cannabis for 48 hours prior to study
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CA's cannabis excise tax is back to 15% effective Oct 1st. As a leading AB 564 co-sponsor, Cal NORML thanks our supporters who lobbied in person and sent over 10,500 letters. Thank you @matthaneysf.bsky.social for authoring this legislation & for joining the Yes on AB 564 kick-off Press Conference!
🌿 "California NORML is proud to have taken a leadership role sponsoring this bill," @canorml.bsky.social Coordinator Dale Gieringer said. "Cannabis is already heavily over-taxed relative to comparable products like beer, wine, and tobacco in California." #NORML #marijuana #cannabis #California
California Lawmakers Advance Legislation Halting Cannabis Tax Hike
Rolls backs 25% hike that took effect 7/1 and pauses future increases until 6/30/28
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LAST STEP to #rollbackthetax! AB 564 is on Governor Newsom's desk. Help roll back the California cannabis excise tax by telling him to sign AB 564. It takes less than a minute to make your voice heard; if you have two minutes, you can edit and personalize our template for extra impact. #canorml
A key victory for cannabis advocates: CA Senate Appropriations Committee approved the excise tax rollback bill AB 564 (Haney). The bill would reset the excise tax rate at 15% this October, repealing the recent increase to 19%. Cal NORML is a proud AB 564 co-sponsor. actionnetwork.org/letters/halt...
Thanks to all who wrote letters thus far, and to those who attended yesterday's hearing. AB 564 will now head to the Appropriations committee. We're not done yet! www.canorml.org/stophigherta... #stophighertaxes #YesonAB564 #canorml #cannabiscommunity
AB 564 (Haney), to stop a 25% cannabis tax increase this July, will be before the Assembly Revenue and Tax committee on Monday, May 5 at 2:30 PM. Come and show your support and write to your Assemblymember: actionnetwork.org/letters/stop... #StopHigherTaxes @tinamckinnor.bsky.social
This 4/20, Join Cal NORML on the road to ever improving conditions for California Cannabis consumers. Next Exit: #StopHigherTaxes #YesonAB564 Membership Specials now through 4/30: Individual Membership with Free Gift — $42/year Business Membership with online listing & other benefits— $420/year
Every Signature counts! Send a letter today in support of AB 564. actionnetwork.org/letters/stop... California is set to increase its excise tax on cannabis from 15% to as much as 19% starting on July 1, 2025 Support Patients, Consumers and Small Businesses — Tell your legislators Yes on AB 564
According to @canorml.bsky.social , which sponsors A.B. 564, the state levies a 1-cent tax on a glass of wine, 2 cents on a can of beer, 8 cents on a shot of liquor, and roughly 14 cents on a single cigarette, while one cannabis pre-roll is taxed at $1.24 under the current 15% excise tax.
California Bill Aims to Repeal Cannabis Excise Tax Increase
The legislation would block the current 15% retail tax from automatically jumping to 19% on July 1.
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A bill sponsored by Cal NORML, AB 564 (Haney) would block a pending excise tax increase on #cannabis, from 15% to as much as 19% starting on July 1, 2025. Cannabis is already unfairly overtaxed in California. #StopHigherTaxes More: www.canorml.org/stophigherta...
Cal NORML Sponsors Bill to Block Cannabis Tax Increase - CaNorml.org
A bill sponsored by Cal NORML, AB 564 (Haney) has been introduced to block a pending excise tax increase on cannabis.
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ALL HANDS ON DECK! The CA cannabis industry is facing an automatic excise tax INCREASE from 15%-19% this July unless the legislature acts. Cal NORML is working on a legislative proposal to address over taxation, with an emphasis on protecting medical patients. Join Us: www.canorml.org/lobbyday2025/
The "Dept of Govt Efficiency" (isn't that an oxymoron?) is off to an unpromising start. Vivek Ramaswamy advocates increasing the DEA budget. www.marijuanamoment.net/trumps-pick-... If there was ever a govt agency that should be on the chopping block, it's the Dept of Drug Enforcement Abuse.
Trump's Pick To Lead Government Spending Cuts At 'DOGE' Wants DEA Expanded Despite Supporting Marijuana Legalization - Marijuana Moment
A non-governmental advisory body that President-elect Donald Trump is putting together will have two familiar names helming the ship: Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. And while both are proponents of ma...
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VAC Councilmember Etienne Fontan told Marijuana Moment on Monday that the group is “exploring the appeal option and consulting with counsel on that issue, since the judge recommended that in his footnotes.”
DEA Judge Rejects Veterans Group's Petition To Participate In Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing - Marijuana Moment
A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) judge has rejected a veterans group’s petition to participate in an upcoming hearing on the Biden administration’s marijuana rescheduling proposal, which the or...
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I discovered a pretty crazy stat in reporting this story. Last week a Southern California mega farm reported harvesting 232,000 pounds of cannabis in the previous quarter. That's more pot than all 1,000+ farms in Humboldt County harvested during the same time period, combined.
Lester Black@leddder.bsky.social · 2y agoIn 2015, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom went on a tour of Northern California, promising legacy pot farmers he'd protect them from big corporate interests. Ten years later, cannabis is legal, Newsom got a promotion to governor, and small cannabis farms have been decimated. www.sfgate.com/cannabis/art...
There are concerns that Trump’s marijuana reform will prioritize business interests over the concerns of everyday Americans—like health, preventing corporate control of legal markets & ending federal criminalization. Read the piece, feat. DPA’s Cat Packer www.forbes.com/sites/darios...
What Can We Expect From Trump On Cannabis Reform?
Understanding how Trump might influence cannabis reform in his second term is crucial for anticipating the future of the industry in the United States.
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