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A lively café with lush greenery hanging from the ceiling and walls. People are engaged in conversation, while others are seated at tables with food and drinks. The atmosphere is cozy and vibrant, mixing rustic décor and comfortable seating—a true haven reminiscent of a cannabis café bill envisioning community spaces. CA Norml

Governor Newsom Signs Cal NORML-Sponsored Cannabis Café Bill into Law

September 30, 2024

In a strong showing of support for the California cannabis industry and legal consumers, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law the cannabis café bill AB 1775 (Haney), to allow...

Cal NORML-sponsored Cannabis Café Bill on Governor’s Desk

September 22, 2024

UPDATE September 30, 2024 – Governor Newsom has signed the California NORML-sponsored “cannabis café” bill to allow California cannabis lounges to sell food and event tickets. Cal NORML supporters sent...

Gov. Newsom speaks at a press conference announcing emergency regulations on hemp products in California.

Cal NORML Asks For Change in CDPH Hemp Regulations to Allow Non-Intoxicating Medicinal Hemp Products

September 11, 2024

In a letter to the California Office of Administrative Law and Department of Public Health, Cal NORML has asked that Gov. Newsom’s proposed emergency regulations banning the sale of hemp products be...

Patient Compassion Programs, Cannabis Cafés, and Tax Reform Among Cannabis Bills Signed into Law in 2024

August 30, 2024

Cal NORML supporters have sent over 2500 letters in support of (or opposed to) cannabis bills in California this year, and our annual Lobby Day in May brought citizen lobbyists...

A diverse group of people stand in a lobby, some holding papers. At the center, a woman in a red pantsuit smiles. One person uses a wheelchair. The environment appears formal, with chandeliers and carpeted flooring, suggesting an official or celebratory event perhaps related to Compassion Programs. CA Norml

CANNABIS COMPASSION PROGRAMS AND TAXATION BILLS SIGNED, FARMER’S MARKET BILL VETOED BY GOVERNOR

August 28, 2024

GOVERNOR SIGNS CANNABIS COMPASSION BILL Governor Newsom has signed AB 2555, the cannabis compassion bill, as part of a package of bills supporting veterans in California. The high cost of...

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Emerald Cup Honors NORML Founder Keith Stroup with Lifetime Achievement Award on 60th Anniversary of First Pot Protest

August 5, 2024

Please support NORML’s work by donating to our 60th Anniversary – Keith Stroup Celebration fund OAKLAND – The Emerald Cup will celebrate its 20th anniversary in Oakland by conferring its...

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California State Fair Allows Sales and Consumption of Cannabis For the First Time

June 22, 2024

UPDATED August 4, 2024 – By all measures, the first-ever cannabis consumption space at the CA State Fair was a huge success, and augurs well for seeing more of such...

A woman in a light-colored blazer speaks while holding papers at an Assembly Labor and Employment Committee meeting on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The text at the bottom of the screen reads "SB 1264" and "Grove," highlighting discussions about employment protections related to off-the-job cannabis use. CA Norml

Bill Excluding Law Enforcement Officers from Employment Protections for Off-The-Job Cannabis Use Fails in Committee

June 22, 2024

On June 19, the SB 1264 (Grove), a bill to exclude law enforcement from employment rights protections for off-the-job cannabis use, failed to pass the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee,...

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New Requirements for Vaporizer/Cartridge Labeling and Advertising

June 3, 2024

Also see: DCC’s AB 1894 and new requirements for packaging, labeling, advertising, and marketing. Beginning on July 1, 2024, Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 26152.1 will take effect, requiring: •...

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4/20/24 Membership Special: Join Cal NORML and Get a Free Thank You Gift

April 19, 2024

Join Cal NORML with a $42 “420 Club” membership on or before 4/30/24 and get a free thank-you gift: our popular burlap sack printed with a “California Red Hair Sinsemilla”...

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May 6 Lobby Day in Sacramento a Success

April 18, 2024

The California NORML/Americans for Safe Access Citizen Lobby Day on Monday, May 6, 2024 in Sacramento brought dozens of supporters from across the state to meet with their state representatives...

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Mayor Breed Kicks Off SF Weed Week

April 5, 2024

San Francisco Mayor London Breed stopped off before attending the Giants home opener today to welcome participants in the first SF Weed Week, to be held throughout the city on...

CA Cannabis Tax Fund Monies Diverted from Prop. 64 Mandates

March 18, 2024

As the California cannabis industry, already overburdened by overtaxation, faces a raise in the state excise tax from 15% to as much as 19% in order to fund programs that...

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March 2024 Primary Election Guide to Cannabis Candidates and Measures

February 28, 2024

Read about all federal and state races, candidates’ voting records, and more at NORML’s Smoke the Vote Guide Every registered voter in California will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for...

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Sponsor Lobby Day – May 6, 2024 in Sacramento

February 22, 2024

Read more about Lobby Day BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY! California NORML and ASA (Americans for Safe Access) are pleased to announce Citizen Lobby Day, taking place May 6, 2024 in...

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Join Us at Lobby Day on May 6, 2024 in Sacramento!

February 22, 2024

Previous Next Previous Next Thank you to our sponsors! Previous Next All Californians are invited to attend the California NORML/Americans for Safe Access Citizen Lobby Day on Monday, May 6...

Join Cal NORML’s Fight for Fair Taxation of Cannabis in California

February 20, 2024

UPDATE: CDTFA will host a Microsoft Teams meeting on 8/29/24 at 10 AM on Emergency Regulation 3802, whereby the excessive state excise tax of 15% is applied to non-cannabis items...

Payment Processing that Benefits You and Cal NORML

February 2, 2024

Learn how you can help sustain Cal NORML’s essential advocacy and lobbying efforts in the coming years, while providing a helpful needed service to your customers that will boost your...

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CANNABIS OVERDOSES IN CALIFORNIA; CUT THE RAP-C

February 1, 2024

An analysis by the SJ Mercury News found that California has earned more than $5.7 in tax revenue since California legalized recreational cannabis sales in 2017, and the only significant negative result of...

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Cal NORML 2024 Legal Seminar Now Viewable Online

January 2, 2024

Learn About New Cannabis Laws Taking Effect in California in 2024, Pending Federal Legislation, and More. 5.25 MCLE Credits GET ACCESS TO SESSION RECORDINGS Sponsored by: Learn about new California...