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Archives: News Releases

Since 1992, every Thursday and when breaking news warrants, NORML | The NORML Foundation have been issuing weekly press releases for marijuana law supporters and the media.

NORML’s News Releases archives goes back to 1996 and serves as a valuable tool to alert citizens about cannabis-related news and legislation as well as a research tool for reviewing a chronology of marijuana law reform.

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NORML To Launch New Marijuana “Truth” Campaign Next Week

Report Will Offer Point-By-Point Rebuttal To Drug Czar’s Office “Open Letter” To U.S. Prosecutors Claiming,…

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Canadian Justice Minister Reaffirms Plans To Remove Criminal Penalties For Pot

Ottawa, Ontario: Justice Minister Martin Cauchon reaffirmed plans this week to act swiftly to remove…

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2002: The Year In ReviewNORML’s Top Ten Events That Shaped Marijuana Policy

#1:  Decriminalization, Eh?  Canada Announces End To Pot ProhibitionCanadian government officials placed pot prohibition on…

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Canadian Pot Law Change To Bring Increased Border Security, U.S. Says

Washington, DC:  U.S. officials will consider tightening security along the U.S./Canadian border if Parliament moves…

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Canada’s Top Court Postpones Hearing On Constitutionality Of Pot Prohibition

Ottawa, Ontario:  Scheduled hearings before Canada’s Supreme Court regarding the constitutionality of the country’s pot…

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Ad Council Challenges FCC Ruling Mandating White House Drug Office To Be Identified As Sponsor Of Anti-Drug AdsRequests Special “War On Drugs” Exemption From Federal Communications Act

Washington, DC: The Ad Council has filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)…

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Canadian House Committee Calls For Decriminalizing Cannabis

“The consequences of a criminal conviction for simple possession of a cannabis product are disproportionate…

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Canada To End Criminal Penalties For PotJustice Minister Promises Legal Change May Be Only Four Months Away

Ottawa, Ontario:  Canada could do away with criminal penalties for the possession of small amounts…

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