Portland NORML

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]

Portland NORML

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Portland NORML representation at the Global Cannabis March in Portland, Oregon in 2015
Location	Portland, Oregon, United States
Executive Director	Scott Gordon
Parent organization	National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
Website	portlandnorml.org

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. Archived from the original on March 22, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
2. "Portland NORML". National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. Archived from the original on April 20, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

External links

• Official website