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OC NORML is a consumer-focused organization, we serve as the bridge between the consumer, industry, and elected officials.
Dear supporters and friends,
As we celebrate our 20 year anniversary as a 501c3 organization, we want to thank you for your unwavering support in helping us achieve our mission to increase awareness and understanding around the cannabis industry and the plant itself.
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Since 2003 OC NORML has been Orange County’s resource for information on current laws, medical benefits, and responsible use of cannabis. Get involved and...
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Dear supporters and friends,
As we celebrate our 20 year anniversary as a 501c3 organization, we want to thank you for your unwavering support in helping us achieve our mission to increase awareness and understanding around the cannabis industry and the plant itself.
BE A MEMBER
We encourage and invite everyone to advocate for cannabis awareness and become a member of OC NORML. Donating as little as $20 will earn your Membership. Whether you're a consumer, advocate, business insider or dispensary, there's a Member-level that fits. Join online or meet us in person at one of our quarterly mixers. Together we make a difference.
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Our experienced group of industry-seasoned speakers can provide the most recent updates on cannabis laws, regulations and medical uses at NO COST. OC NORML has helped educate groups of all sizes including religious organizations, schools, neighborhood associations, government organizations, and social groups.
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Welcome 2023!
We're thrilled to announce the launch of our quarterly mixers! Designed to bring together our community and create space for education, advocacy, and networking. As the longest running consumer-focused cannabis non-profit in Orange County, we're committed to promoting the industry with positive change.
Find Out MoreNORML constantly tracks local, state, and federal laws, delivers feedback from a consumer’s point of view, and provides resources to all levels of government developing policy.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Keeping the cannabis community up to date on all city and county-wide discussions of cannabis licenses, legislation, restrictions, and policy.
Now Legally Licensed
We're pleased to announce that SANTA ANA, STANTON and COSTA MESA are now allowing retail storefront dispensaries and the city of LA HABRA is set to launch deliveries in 2021.
New Cannabis Legislation
Learn about what cities in Orange County are working on cannabis regulation and how you can get involved.
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AprJAMA Pediatrics: Legalization Laws Linked with Fewer Teens Using Marijuana, Other Intoxicants
“Together, results found no net increases in cannabis or, through spillover effects, alcohol or tobacco use among adolescents in response to the rapid rise of RCL [recreational cannabis legalization] and RCR [recreational cannabis retail sales]. Results suggest that legalization and greater control over cannabis markets have not facilitated adolescents’ entry into substance use.” The post […]
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AprOhio: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Anticipated to Begin Ahead of Schedule
“The sooner consumers have market access to cannabis products, the more quickly we will begin to see disruptions to the unregulated market.” The post Ohio: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Anticipated to Begin Ahead of Schedule appeared first on NORML.
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AprVirginia: Governor Approves Bills To Expand Employment Protections, Vetoes Parental Rights Protections
“Virginia’s firefighters, emergency services providers, and civil servants across the Commonwealth deserve the same job protections currently provided to private employees for their lawful and responsbile use of medical cannabis. This is a long overdue victory.” The post Virginia: Governor Approves Bills To Expand Employment Protections, Vetoes Parental Rights Protections appeared first on NORML.
