Resources
VOICES MATTER
Bills and Laws
An idea for a law can come from anyone -an individual, consumer group, professional association, government agency, a legislator, or the Governor.
Find Out What’s Happening NOW:
oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws
Notable nonprofits and advocacy groups below:
Americans for Safe Access (ASA)
A national organization advocating for safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research.
https://www.safeaccessnow.org/
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
Established in 1970, NORML works to reform marijuana laws and provides a network for activists aiming to legalize responsible adult use of marijuana.
https://norml.org/
AUC Berkeley Cannabis Research Center
The UC Berkeley Cannabis Research Center studies the environmental and social impacts of cannabis agriculture. Their work addresses sustainability, equity, and policy challenges associated with cannabis legalization and cultivation.
https://vcresearch.berkeley.edu/research-unit/cannabis-research-center
Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA)
The MCBA is dedicated to creating economic opportunities for minorities in the cannabis industry by promoting equity and diversity.
https://minoritycannabis.org/