Portland NORML
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Executive Director | Scott Gordon |
Parent organization | National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) |
Website | portlandnorml |
Portland NORML is the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) affiliate for Portland, Oregon, in the United States. The chapter was established in January 2015 by Portland-based radio host and cannabis activist Russ Belville.[1] Scott Gordon serves as its executive director.[2]
In 2015, Portland NORML organized the Burnside Burn in celebration of the legalization of recreational marijuana use in Oregon.[3][4]
In 2016, Portland NORML treasurer, Randy Quast was appointed interim director of national NORML, replacing outgoing director Allen St. Pierre.[5]
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References
[edit]- ^ Crombie, Noelle (January 15, 2015). "NORML starts Portland chapter to lobby for marijuana consumers' rights". The Oregonian. Advance Publications. Archived from the original on March 22, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ "Portland NORML". National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. Archived from the original on April 20, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ Andrews, Reed (July 1, 2015). "Celebratory pot smoking at Burnside Burn goes uncited". KATU. Archived from the original on April 20, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ Perry, Alyssa Jeong (June 30, 2015). "Oregonians Celebrate Legalization With Midnight Pot Party". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Archived from the original on July 2, 2015. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ Crombie, Noelle (July 13, 2016). "Marijuana activist with Portland ties tapped as interim NORML director". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on October 9, 2016.