National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
Formation1970; 54 years ago (1970)
FounderKeith Stroup
Legal status501(c)(4) organization
HeadquartersWashington, D.C., U.S.
Websitenorml.org

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML /ˈnɔːrməl/ ⓘ) is a social welfare organization based in Washington, D.C., that advocates for the reform of marijuana laws in the United States regarding both medical and non-medical use.

According to their website, NORML supports "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".[1]

NORML also has a sister organization, NORML Foundation, that focuses on educational efforts and providing legal assistance and support to people affected negatively by current marijuana laws.[2] NORML maintains chapters in a number of US states as well as outside the US in countries such as Canada, France, New Zealand, and South Africa.[3][4]

  1. ^ "Adult-Use". NORML. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  2. ^ "About NORML". NORML. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  3. ^ "Find a Chapter". NORML. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
  4. ^ "International Chapters". NORML. Retrieved September 30, 2022.