Advocating for Cannabis Consumers’ Rights Since 1972
OUR MISSION
We are a 501 c(4) Nonprofit dedicated to lobbying for consumers access to high quality cannabis that is safe, convenient, and affordable in a normalized and de-stigmatized society, while protecting the Cannabis plant and its consumers through safe cannabis resources.
OUR VISION
We will continue to protect consumers from harmful, untested or uncertified cannabis products; to educate the public on cannabis issues; and to improve social equity in the cannabis market statewide.
NORML SUPPORT
The removal of all penalties for the private possession and responsible use of marijuana by adults, including cultivation for personal use, and casual nonprofit transfers of small amounts” and advocates for “the creation of a legal and regulatory framework for marijuana’s production and retail sale to adults.
OUR BLOG
NORML
- Study: No Correlation Between THC Detection and Driving Impairment
- NORML Op-Ed: Senate Must Act on Legislation Clarifying Cannabis Banking Rules for State-Licensed Businesses
- NORML Legal Committee Submits Amicus Brief in Federal Case Challenging Government’s Gun Ban for Medical Cannabis Consumers
- State Policy Weekly Update 5/24/2023
- DEA Reports More Marijuana Seizures, Fewer Arrests in 2022
- Study: Neither Current nor Lifetime Cannabis Use Linked with COPD
- Michigan: Officials Accepting Public Comments on Plan to Halt Cannabis Pre-Employment Testing for State Workers
- Minnesota: Lawmakers Advance Adult-Use Legalization Bill to Governor’s Desk
- NORML Op-Ed: Ending Cannabis Bigotry Is Long Overdue
- Survey: Over Half of Consumers in Legal States Obtain Their Cannabis From Brick-and-Mortar Retailers
OUR HISTORY
Established in 1970, Illinois NORML is the first of the oldest and largest marijuana legalization organizations in the country. NORML maintains a professional staff in Washington, DC, headed by Executive Director Erik Altieri, and a network of volunteer state and local NORML Chapters across the country.
Since its founding, NORML has provided a voice in the public policy debate for those Americans who oppose marijuana prohibition and favor an end to the practice of arresting marijuana consumers. A nonprofit public-interest advocacy group, NORML represents the interests of the tens of millions of Americans who use marijuana responsibly.
Legislation
501 c (4)
To define Illinois NORML level of activity as a C4 political organization .
We will concentrate on crafting, sponsoring, and consulting on past, present, & future Cannabis legalization and policies in the State of Illinois.
OUR BOARD
MARGO VESELY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JERMONT MONTGOMERY
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
JON RUDDICK
TREASURER
DAVID LONG
SECRETARY
THOMAS HOWARD
LEGAL COUNSEL
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