Your Cannabis Community
OC NORML is a consumer-based organization, we serve as the bridge between the consumer, industry, and elected officials.
Meetings & Events
OC NORML meetings and events are a great place for people to learn about cannabis while giving those in the industry an opportunity to network. Meetings are online every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Come join us.
Your Cannabis Community
OC NORML is a consumer focused non profit organization in the Orange County cannabis industry. We serve as the bridge between the patient, consumer, industry, and elected officials. Orange County Norml provides a network for all segments of the community and is a welcoming space where consumers and businesses can learn how to be an advocate for the plant and the people around it.
Meetings & Events
OC NORML meetings and events are a great place for people to learn about cannabis while giving those in the industry an opportunity to network. Meetings are online every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Come join us.
BECOME 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 monthly meetings. Together we make a difference.
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BOOK A SPEAKER
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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Action Committees
Created in 2020 the Commercial Cannabis Licensing Task Force and its subcommittee F.A.C.E, (Fostering Awareness with Cannabis Education) set out with the goal of expanding local licensing and acceptance by local communities. These programs are designed to educate local representatives, residents, and citizens about the truth of cannabis regulation.
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NORML - the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
There is a robust network of state and local chapters across the country. On the state level, California NORML works with legislators, provides resources, and publishes newsletters updating members across the state. Since 2003 OC NORML has been working on the local level to provide education and consumer advocacy to the Orange County community.
POLICY
OC NORML 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.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Keeping the cannabis community up to date on all city and county-wide discussions of cannabis licenses, legislation, restrictions, and policy.
F.A.C.E.S.
(Fostering Awareness through Cannabis Education Services) Campaign is a free educational community program. The purpose is to educate residents on the history of cannabis, medical benefits, current laws and regulations, and answer questions residents have about cannabis in their community.
New Cannabis Legislation
Learn about what cities in Orange County are working on cannabis regulation and how you can get involved.
Cannabis Licensing Task Force
The Commercial Cannabis Licensing Task Force (Task Force) is a subcommittee of OC NORML designed to educate elected and city staff on reasonable cannabis policy and best practices.
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.
Upcoming Events
CANNABIS QUESTION? ASK THE POT BROTHERS AT LAW
Cannabis Attorneys at Law
Every month the Pot Brothers At Law; Craig and Marc Wasserman will answer a heavy hitting legal cannabis question. Enter in your question to be considered for this opportunity each month. The Pot Brothers at Law will reply in kind and we will post all questions and answers as they come in. Remember, cannabis is still Federally Illegal so be safe out there and always follow their advice. #stfu
Latest News
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AugMissouri Legalization Measure Officially Approved for Ballot
Secretary of State John Ashcroft issued a certificate of sufficiency to the Legal Missouri 2022 campaign, formally placing the adult-use legalization initiative on the November ballot.
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AugStudy: Use of Unregulated Synthetic Cannabinoid Products Falls Following Marijuana Legalization
"The limited popularity of these products is a predictable outgrowth of criminal marijuana prohibition. As one would expect, there exists little demand for these unregulated synthetic products in an environment where whole-plant cannabis is legal and regulated.”
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AugReport: Spike in Marijuana Positives Fueling Truck Driver Shortage, Supply Chain Disruptions
According to the report, over 10,000 drivers tested positive for past cannabis exposure between January 1 and April 1, 2022. That figure is a 33 percent increase over the year before.
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