Established in 1995, the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) is a prominent non-profit organization that champions the reform of cannabis laws in the United States. The MPP was founded by Rob Kampia, Chuck Thomas, and Mike Kirshner, who envisioned a future where marijuana is regulated similarly to alcohol. Over the decades, the Marijuana Policy Project has been instrumental in the passage of numerous state-level legalization initiatives, making significant strides in the normalization of cannabis use. The organization’s efforts have not only focused on legalizing marijuana but also on ensuring that the cannabis industry is equitable and accessible to all. As the landscape of cannabis legislation continues to shift, the Marijuana Policy Project remains a key player in advocating for sensible and just policies. To learn more, visit [MPP’s official website](https://www.mpp.org).
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The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) is the largest organization working solely on marijuana policy reform in the United States in terms of its budget, number of members, and staff.
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| Abbreviation | MPP |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1995 |
| Legal status | Non-profit organization |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
Region served | United States |
President and CEO | Toi Hutchinson |
| Website | mpp.org |
Its stated aims are to: (1) increase public support for non-punitive, non-coercive marijuana policies; (2) identify and activate supporters of non-punitive, non-coercive marijuana policies; (3) change state laws to reduce or eliminate penalties for the medical and non-medical use of marijuana; and (4) gain influence in Congress.
MPP advocates taxing and regulating the possession and sale of marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol, envisions a nation where marijuana education is honest and realistic, and believes treatment for problem marijuana users should be non-coercive and geared toward reducing harm.
The organization and its various ballot initiatives has largely been funded by the late billionaire Peter B. Lewis, and now by his family. Marijuana Policy Project estimated that the market of legal cannabis will reach US$57 billion in 2030.
