ABOUT US

NYC NORML is a 501(c)4  chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), founded in April 2019 – with the goal to coalesce the NYC cannabis consumer community into a collective voice. As a birth child of “Empire State NORML” and various founding members inspired by the late cannabis policy legend Doug Greene, its aim was to instill a grassroots approach to the five boroughs, understanding and representing a very diverse set of consumer needs.

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New York City is debate-ably the most internationally diverse city in the world, with residents comprising almost every culture and background – and has simultaneously been dubbed the “largest cannabis consuming city” worldwide (based on this 2018 study). The same study found that the current legacy market is debate-ably the largest in the globe, overshadowing other legal commercialized market metropolises in the US and abroad.

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New York City specific strains, infused dining, delivery, consumption lounges and legendary breeders are all a part of an existing ecosystem in the midst of illegality. Like a rose from the concrete, New York legalization must comprise ethics of breaking free from prior constraints to re-beautify our communities. A mysterious hidden world exists beyond what market analysts and an industry eye is able to see, but NORML for the existing local consumer population.

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For many, this culture is sourced in positivity, unity and community – though illegality and draconian policies created archetypes for over-policing and harassment towards communities of color and various class constructs alike. The rich NYC history behind cannabis advocacy still breathes deeply in the essence of civic passion and prowess – for this we must stand together. 

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To that, we want to empower you, the consumer…no matter the income, the cultural background or level of familiarity – this is about everyone making a change – to engage New York City Culture, to own the international stage it has always influenced, and set the tone towards the plant’s’ unifying nature going forward. 

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What we locally represent, advocate and change in this city, will grow and inspire the future tone of our species’ relationship with cannabis use.

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We encourage consumers to join the movement they already live and breath, to voice their concerns, critiques, solutions and intellect to the betterment of their own personal well-being and every New Yorker alike – thank you for your interest, we hope you enjoy the future NORMLacy of cannabis use.