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PHOTOS: Free marijuana information

South Carolina NORML held a protest for reforming the state's cannabis laws on Feb. 17, 2023. The protest was held outside of the South Carolina Statehouse. where parodies of famous songs and calls of "free marijuana information" could be heard.

The South Carolina NORML organization promotes safe and healthy cannabis use. The organization held a protest aimed at education on the topic at the South Carolina Statehouse on Feb. 17, 2023. 
The South Carolina NORML organization promotes safe and healthy cannabis use. The organization held a protest aimed at education on the topic at the South Carolina Statehouse on Feb. 17, 2023. 
Scott Weldon holds a sign advocating for medical cannabis use. Weldon is the executive director for SC NORML.
Scott Weldon holds a sign advocating for medical cannabis use. Weldon is the executive director for SC NORML.
South Carolina NORML works to reform the laws against the use of marijuana in the state. Having access to safe marijuana is another goal of the organization.
South Carolina NORML works to reform the laws against the use of marijuana in the state. Having access to safe marijuana is another goal of the organization.
Josh Griffin, a member of the South Carolina chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, speaks into a microphone to encourage pedestrians to stop by and learn a little bit about their organization. NORML sponsors guest speakers and various events around South Carolina to educate others on reforming marijuana laws.
Josh Griffin, a member of the South Carolina chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, speaks into a microphone to encourage pedestrians to stop by and learn a little bit about their organization. NORML sponsors guest speakers and various events around South Carolina to educate others on reforming marijuana laws.
People came throughout the protest to show their support and photograph the event. Supporters spread out around the South Carolina Statehouse to inform others.
People came throughout the protest to show their support and photograph the event. Supporters spread out around the South Carolina Statehouse to inform others.
A supporter pulled over by the Statehouse to show support of the protest. Many cars honked as they passed by as a sign of support.
A supporter pulled over by the Statehouse to show support of the protest. Many cars honked as they passed by as a sign of support.
Protestors held signs encouraging safe use of cannabis by adults in support of the NORML organization. The protest occurred on Feb. 17, 2023.
Protestors held signs encouraging safe use of cannabis by adults in support of the NORML organization. The protest occurred on Feb. 17, 2023.
Marijuana advocates stood all around the South Carolina Statehouse on Feb. 17, 2023. The protest was held by the South Carolina NORML organization.
Marijuana advocates stood all around the South Carolina Statehouse on Feb. 17, 2023. The protest was held by the South Carolina NORML organization.
Representatives of South Carolina NORML went around the Statehouse grounds to inform others about their mission. Scott Weldon (far right) experienced the beginning of the Nixon Administration’s “War on Drugs” and is the executive director of NORML.
Representatives of South Carolina NORML went around the Statehouse grounds to inform others about their mission. Scott Weldon (far right) experienced the beginning of the Nixon Administration’s “War on Drugs” and is the executive director of NORML.
People came and went to show their support for the marijuana legalization movement during a protest on Feb. 17, 2023. Many talked amongst themselves about the mission of South Carolina NORML.
People came and went to show their support for the marijuana legalization movement during a protest on Feb. 17, 2023. Many talked amongst themselves about the mission of South Carolina NORML.
Cyndy Keiper raises a sign along Gervais Street for passing cars to see. The protest at the South Carolina Statehouse included parody music to attract a crowd.
Cyndy Keiper raises a sign along Gervais Street for passing cars to see. The protest at the South Carolina Statehouse included parody music to attract a crowd.
Education is one of the main pillars of South Carolina NORML. Protestors spoke with those passing by about healthy cannabis use.
Education is one of the main pillars of South Carolina NORML. Protestors spoke with those passing by about healthy cannabis use.