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Portland NORML
Location
Executive Director
Scott Gordon
Parent organization
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
Websiteportlandnorml.org

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]

Russ Belville (left) of Portland NORML at Seattle Hempfest in 2010

References

  1. ^ Crombie, Noelle (January 15, 2015). "NORML starts Portland chapter to lobby for marijuana consumers' rights". The Oregonian. Advance Publications. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  2. ^ "Portland NORML". National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  3. ^ Andrews, Reed (July 1, 2015). "Celebratory pot smoking at Burnside Burn goes uncited". KATU. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  4. ^ Perry, Alyssa Jeong (June 30, 2015). "Oregonians Celebrate Legalization With Midnight Pot Party". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  5. ^ Crombie, Noelle (July 13, 2016). "Marijuana activist with Portland ties tapped as interim NORML director". The Oregonian.