In an effort to strengthen NORML’s lobbying efforts, the organization this week announced the creation of the NORML PAC, a political action committee established to contribute funds to marijuana-friendly candidates seeking local, state and federal office. The NORML PAC is a voluntary, nonprofit unincorporated association. It is independent of and not affiliated with any political party or candidate.
“This is a reflection of the progress that is being made in the movement to decriminalize or legalize marijuana,” said NORML Executive Director Keith Stroup. “We are seeing more and more candidates for elected office who are willing to challenge current marijuana policies, and call for an end to marijuana prohibition and to the practice of arresting responsible marijuana smokers. NORML wants to be in a position to help those candidates who support our position, and the creation of the NORML PAC provides us that option.”
NORML members wishing to contribute to the NORML PAC should send their check to NORML PAC, 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 501, Washington, DC 20006-2832. Contributors are required by law to provide their name, address, occupation and employer.
