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    Peachtree NORML Continues the Fight to Legalize

    The local chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana – Peachtree NORML continue it’s efforts to reform Georgia’s marijuana. NORML is the oldest and most recognized reform group in America.

    Peachtree NORML is headed by Sharon Ravert and a dedicated volunteer staff.

    NORML’s mission is to move public opinion sufficiently to legalize the responsible use of marijuana by adults, and to serve as an advocate for consumers to assure they have access to high quality marijuana that is safe, convenient and affordable.

    Since its founding in 1970, N.O.R.M.L. 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 smokers. A nonprofit public-interest advocacy group, N.O.R.M.L. represents the interests of the tens of millions of Americans who smoke marijuana responsibly.

    Because N.O.R.M.L. lobbies state and federal legislators, donations to N.O.R.M.L. are not tax deductible. During the 1970s, N.O.R.M.L. led the successful efforts to decriminalize minor marijuana offenses in 11 states and significantly lower marijuana penalties in all others.

    Today N.O.R.M.L. continues to lead the fight to reform state and federal marijuana laws, whether by voter initiative or through the elected legislatures. N.O.R.M.L. serves as an informational resource to the national media on marijuana-related stories, providing a perspective to offset the anti-marijuana propaganda from the government; lobbies state and federal legislators in support of reform legislation; publishes a regular newsletter; hosts, along with the N.O.R.M.L. Foundation, an informative web site and an annual conference; and serves as the umbrella group for a national network of citizen-activists committed to ending marijuana prohibition and legalizing marijuana. Our sister organization, the N.O.R.M.L. Foundation sponsors public advertising campaigns to better educate the public about marijuana and alternatives to current marijuana policy; provides legal assistance and support to victims of the current laws; and undertakes relevant research.

    The oldest and largest marijuana legalization organization in the country, N.O.R.M.L. maintains a professional staff in Washington, DC, headed by Executive Director Allen St. Pierre, and a network of volunteer state and local N.O.R.M.L. Chapters across the country.

      Polls: Two Southern States Support Medical Marijuana

      NORML reports on polling: In another sign of the changing times, this past week two new polls have been released demonstrating majority support for allowing the medical use of marijuana in two southern states, a region historically less supportive of cannabis law reforms.

      A poll conducted by Public Policy Polling revealed that most North Carolinians believe that a doctor should possess the legal option to authorize marijuana for patients. Support for legalizing medical marijuana is at 58% overall, with 33% opposed and 9% undecided. A majority of every age group under age 65 supports allowing for the medical use of marijuana. The poll surveyed 608 North Carolina voters between January 10 and January 13, 2013.

      Another Public Policy Polling survey had the majority of West Virginians supporting the medical use of cannabis, 53% in favor to 40% opposed. Further, when asked which is a safer treatment for debilitating pain: the medical use of marijuana or Oxycontin, 63% responded medical marijuana.

        A Guide to Georgia’s Marijuana Laws by NORML

        NORML: A Voice for Responsible Marijuana Smokers

        Since its founding in 1970, 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 smokers. A nonprofit public-interest advocacy group, NORML represents the interests of the tens of millions of Americans who smoke marijuana responsibly.

         

        Possession

        Personal Use
        1 oz or less misdemeanor 1 year $ 1,000
        More than 1 oz felony 1 – 10 years $ 0

        With intent to distribute
        10 lbs or less felony 1 – 10 years $ 0
        10 – 2000 lbs felony 5 – 30 years $ 100,000
        2000 – 10,000 lbs felony 7 – 30 years $ 250,000
        More than 10,000 lbs felony 15 – 30 years $ 1,000,000
        Within 1,000 feet of school grounds, a park, or a housing project, or in a drug free zone felony 20 -40 years $ 40,000