420 with CNW – LA Launches Crackdown on Marijuana Black Market

September 9, 2019 03:20:51

Recently, the city of Los Angeles launched a major crackdown on illegal marijuana activities that include cultivation, extraction, manufacturing and delivery. The city has a penalty of six months’ incarceration and a fine of $1,000 for those convicted of engaging in any unlicensed commercial cannabis activity.

LA City Attorney Mike Feuer is quoted as saying that that his office was taking the enforcement action because it wasn’t good for some entities to go through the entire process of getting licensed while others come and distort…

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420 with CNW – Mississippians Likely to Vote on Medical Cannabis After Ballot Measure Signatures Are Submitted

September 6, 2019 15:20:42

Voters in Mississippi are likely to be given a chance to cast their vote to decide whether medical marijuana should be legalized in the state after a group of activists submitted a list containing more than the minimum number of voter signatures required to put the matter on the 2020 ballot.

Though the signatures that were submitted on Wednesday this week still have to be verified by the Mississippi Secretary of State, Mississippians for Compassionate Care (MCC), the group behind the campaign to put the matter before voters, are confident that all is set after they submitted lists containing in excess of…

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New West Summit 2019 to Focus on Investment, Media and Technology Trends Shaping the Future of Cannabis

September 6, 2019 12:37:11

For those wanting to get their bearings in the fast-developing cannabis industry, attending New West Summit 2019, October 10-11 in San Francisco, is the perfect event option. Set to be held at the Bespoke Event Center in Westfield Mall, the event – now in its fifth year – will gather decision makers from the technology, media and investment sectors to discuss the forces shaping the future of the cannabis industry.

New West Summit 2019 attendees will be treated to an array of presentations, displays by more than 50 exhibitors, a smorgasbord of food and drink and plenty of networking opportunities. Over 100 speakers will be on hand to share their experiences in the space. Event sponsors include…

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420 with CNW – Colombia Makes Progress as an International Medical Marijuana Industry Player

September 6, 2019 03:20:56

While Colombia has been infamous as a major player in the illegal drugs trade due to its production of illicit marijuana and cocaine, the country is slowly but steadily making its mark as a major player on the international market for medical marijuana, according to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

Currently, Colombia has a number of farms that are dedicated to cultivating medical marijuana for the export market. Some of the most significant destinations for this medical marijuana are Canada, the UK and many other…

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420 with CNW – Advocates Intensify Fight for Workers’ Right to Use Marijuana

September 5, 2019 15:20:05

Should someone using marijuana in a state where it is legal fear that they will lose their job or have their job application rejected? Pro-marijuana advocates are starting to show that the answer is an emphatic “no” and they are demanding for action in this regard.

It is ironical that California, which paved the way for recreational marijuana across the country, doesn’t have protections for workers who use legal marijuana within its state borders. Courts have ruled that the laws legalizing marijuana don’t shield workers from being fired for using marijuana and the attempt of lawmakers to correct…

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOAD) Announces Completion of Reverse Stock Split

September 5, 2019 11:42:16

Innovative hemp and cannabis corporation Marijuana Company of America (OTCQB: MCOA, MCOAD)today announced that it began trading on a split-adjusted basis on September 3, 2019. The company announced its proposal for a 1-for-60 reverse stock split on July 31, 2019. According to the update, the company’s common shares, which previously traded under the ticker symbol “MCOA,” began trading on a post-split basis under the symbol “MCOAD.” This will continue for a period of 20 business days, after which the “D” will be removed, and the symbol will revert back to “MCOA.” The reverse stock split affected all issued and outstanding shares of MCOA common stock without changing the par value, which remained at $0.001 per share. The reverse stock split uniformly affected all stockholders and will not alter any stockholder’s percentage interest in MCOA’s equity. No fractional shares have been issued in connection with the reverse split. Stockholders otherwise entitled to receive a fractional share have instead received one additional share as determined in good faith by MCOA’s Board of Directors.

To view the full press release, visit http://cnw.fm/6qS0o

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MCOA is a corporation that participates in: (1) product research and development of legal hemp-based consumer products under the brand name hempSMART, which targets general health and well-being; (2) an affiliate marketing program to promote and sell its legal hemp-based consumer products containing CBD; (3) leasing of real property to separate business entities engaged in the growth and sale of cannabis in those states and jurisdictions where cannabis has been legalized and properly regulated for medicinal and recreational use; and (4) the expansion of its business into ancillary areas of the legalized cannabis and hemp industry as the legalized markets and opportunities in this segment mature and develop. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.MarijuanaCompanyofAmerica.com.

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The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Strongly Positioned to Meet Growing Demand for Organic Cannabis

September 5, 2019 11:34:57
  • The Green Organic Dutchman participated in the renowned Cannabis Investor Conference held by New West Partners
  • TGOD received a 100 percent organic rating from Toronto-based Corporate Knightsmagazine
  • The company endeavors to become a global leader in the delivery of high-quality, sustainable cannabis

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF), a company dedicated to producing organic cannabis using craft farming techniques, was one of the presenters at the Cannabis Investor Conference held by New West Partners on August 22, 2019, in San Francisco, California (http://cnw.fm/83UBs). Based in Hamilton, Ontario, The Green Organic Dutchman is committed to become a global leader in the delivery of premium-quality cannabis in compliance with the provisions of ACMPR and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada).

Recently, TGOD received a 100 percent organic rating from Toronto-based Corporate Knights magazine (http://cnw.fm/9jgNC). The company is one of the few in Canada licensed to cultivate organic cannabis. The Green Organic Dutchman is a pioneer in shifting from indoor farming to greenhouse cultivation, making use of solar energy and cutting electricity costs by up to…

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420 with CNW – Mexican Senator Files Cannabis Legalization Bill as Supreme Court Deadline Looms

September 5, 2019 03:20:52

Barely a month before the deadline given by the Mexican Supreme Court compelling the government to pass legalization legalizing marijuana elapses, a senator has filed a bill to end prohibition.

Sen. Julio Menchaca Salazar, the chair of the Senate Judicial Committee and a member of the ruling party in the country, filed the bill that seeks to legalize the possession, cultivation and use of…

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420 with CNW – USDA Publishes Report on the Status of the Canadian Hemp Industry

September 4, 2019 15:20:19

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a report that provides details about the status of the hemp industry in neighboring Canada.

The six-page document which was authored by the Agriculture Attaché Evan Mangino indicates that while hemp was legalized in Canada close to 20 years ago and the U.S. only did so last year, the two countries are facing…

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CannabisNewsBreaks – VPR Brands LP (VPRB) Capitalizing on Vaping Market with Experienced Executive Team

September 4, 2019 13:34:22

VPR Brands LP (OTC: VPRB) is an innovative technology holding company with assets that include patented, atomization-related products and technology.  A recent article discussing the company reads, “VPR Brands continues to advance its own dedication to growth through an experienced management team that’s committed to unique brands and expanded distribution into the CBD vertical. The company offers investors potential returns as it leverages opportunity in the nicotine and cannabis industries. VPR Brands is positioned to build market share and drive scale across different high-growth verticals. . . . VPR Brands owns issued U.S. and Chinese patents for atomization-related products, including technology for medical-marijuana vaporizers and electronic-cigarette products and components. The company cultivates brands through direct-sales and licensing opportunities in the CBD (cannabidiol) vertical. With its fulfillment center and headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, VPR Brands includes the GoldLine, GoldLine Hemp, HoneyStick, Helium, Krave, Vaporin and VaporX names (http://cnw.fm/iVN2m).”

To view the full article, visit http://cnw.fm/x2wS0

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VPR Brands is a technology company whose assets include issued U.S. and Chinese patents for atomization-related products including technology for medical-marijuana vaporizers and electronic-cigarette products and components. The company is also engaged in product development for the vapor or vaping market including e-liquids. Vaporizers and electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, are devices that deliver nicotine and/or cannabis through atomization or vaping without smoke and other chemical constituents typically found in traditional products. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.VPRBrands.com.

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Tinley Beverage Company (CSE: TNY) (OTCQX: TNYBF) Manufacturing Cannabis-Infused Beverages and DSD Services for California Distributors

September 4, 2019 12:38:35

Pure-play cannabis-infused beverage manufacturer Tinley Beverage Company (CSE: TNY) (OTCQX: TNYBF) recently announced that it has completed the buildout of its permanent bottling facility in Long Beach, California. The company is currently producing its five alcohol-inspired cannabis beverages via a temporary manufacturer, making it one of the only publicly traded companies and the only pure play that now has cannabis beverages in the market.

Tinley’s 20,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art-facility is purpose-built for cannabis beverage production, and the company reported that its line is capable of producing at least one million bottles per month, with a space plan for two additional lines that would accommodate additional formats such as shot bottles and…

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VPR Brands LP (VPRB) Positioned to Experience Windfall as Thai Hospitals Start Administering Cannabis Oils

September 4, 2019 12:08:01
  • VPR Brands is set to benefit from the approval of medical marijuana in South Asian markets
  • The Thai marijuana industry is expected to reach $661 million by 2024
  • VPRB announced growth of $1.58 million for Q2 2019, marking a 31 percent increase over last year

VPR Brands LP (OTCQB: VPRB), a technology holding company whose assets include issued U.S. and Chinese patents for atomization-related products, including technology for medical marijuana vaporizers and electronic cigarette products and components, is positioned to benefit as the Southeast Asian medical market could soon start using medical marijuana for the treatment of its patients. This news was announced by Thailand Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who is also the deputy prime minister of Thailand (http://cnw.fm/N1bal). This is the first time that Thai state hospitals will be administering cannabis oils to patients since the country passed legislation allowing such treatment.

“This is the outcome of legalizing medical cannabis,” Charnvirakul stated in a press conference. “There is no hidden agenda. We only want to support every patient.” The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) delivered the initial shipment to the public health ministry to distribute to hospitals for about…

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOAD) Announces Official Launch of VivaBuds in San Fernando Valley

September 4, 2019 10:28:38

Innovative hemp and cannabis corporation Marijuana Company of America (OTCQB: MCOA, MCOAD)today announced the official launch of its premium cannabis delivery service, VivaBuds, in California’s San Fernando Valley. The launch is a result of the company’s previously-announced 20% ownership interest acquisition of Natural Plant Extract of California (“NPE”) to establish a joint venture to create VivaBuds, a California marijuana delivery company offering customers a dynamic opportunity to purchase low-cost premium cannabis products directly from farmers using a “Tell a Friend” approach. “We are extremely pleased to have officially launched our delivery service throughout the San Fernando Valley, where demand for cannabis continues to increase unabatedly,” MCOA CEO Donald Steinberg said in the news release. “We believe that by providing delivery and our high-quality premium products to our consumers, we will increase revenues, expand margins, and improve our overall brand recognition. I am confident that this new endeavor dovetails perfectly with our commitment to become a global leader in the legal production, processing, and distribution of cannabis products. Going forward, management will continue to leverage strategic operations and decisions that enhance value for all our shareholders.”

To view the full press release, visit http://cnw.fm/jyU80

About Marijuana Company of America Inc.

MCOA is a corporation that participates in: (1) product research and development of legal hemp-based consumer products under the brand name hempSMART, which targets general health and well-being; (2) an affiliate marketing program to promote and sell its legal hemp-based consumer products containing CBD; (3) leasing of real property to separate business entities engaged in the growth and sale of cannabis in those states and jurisdictions where cannabis has been legalized and properly regulated for medicinal and recreational use; and (4) the expansion of its business into ancillary areas of the legalized cannabis and hemp industry as the legalized markets and opportunities in this segment mature and develop. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.MarijuanaCompanyofAmerica.com.

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Nabis Holdings Inc. (CSE: NAB) (OTC: NABIF) (FRA: 71P) Builds Multistate Assets Portfolio as US Cannabis Market Heads for $50 Billion

September 4, 2019 09:45:29
  • The U.S. cannabis market is racing along at a 25 percent CAGR
  • Nabis Holdings recently issued a letter to shareholders
  • The company has appointed an independent director

Based in Vancouver, Canada, Nabis Holdings Inc. (CSE: NAB) (OTC: NABIF) (FRA: 71P) is targeting positive cash flow and strategic assets in the cannabis space, both in the United States and abroad. Nabis already has investments in Arizona, California, Michigan and Washington and is looking to expand its portfolio to include four to five more states in the next three to four months.

Nabis is headed by two industry veterans who exited another firm after receiving one of the largest takeover offers in the North American industry. The team seems set for a repeat performance in the burgeoning legal cannabis market, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of 24.9 percent from…

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Grapefruit Boulevard Investments Inc. (IGNG) Engages Singer Lewak in 2018/2019 Audits

September 4, 2019 09:25:19

Grapefruit Boulevard Investments, a Los Angeles based cannabis company which has been licensed by the state of California to both manufacture and distribute cannabis products in California since January 2018, has engaged Singer Lewak, LLP of Los Angeles to audit its financial statements. According to the update, the audit will cover financial statements as of and for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018 and 2019 (the “Grapefruit 2018/2019 Audits”). As a result of its reverse acquisition of IGNG, closed in mid-July 2019, Grapefruit is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Imaging3, Inc. (OTCQB: IGNG). The financial statements covered by the 2018/2019 Grapefruit Audits will report the results of operations for Grapefruit for those two fiscal years from Grapefruit’s inception through April 30, 2019. Work on the Grapefruit 2018/2019 Audits has commenced and it will timely file its “Super 8-K” report, which will disclose the reverse acquisition details, Grapefruit’s past and ongoing business and include pro forma consolidated IGNG/Grapefruit financial statements. “We are very pleased to have been approved and accepted as an audit client by Singer Lewak, LLP,” Grapefruit CEO Bradley J. Yourist said in the news release. “With the engagement of Singer Lewak, we have attained yet another important goal in a timely fashion as we move methodically toward our overall goal of becoming a top fully integrated cannabis and hemp company.”

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About Grapefruit Boulevard Investments Inc.

Grapefruit Boulevard Investments, a wholly owned subsidiary of Imaging3 Inc. (OTCQB: IGNG), holds California permits and licenses to both manufacture and distribute cannabis products. Grapefruit’s cannabis and CBD extraction laboratory and distribution facilities are located in the industry recognized as Coachillin’ Industrial Cultivation and Ancillary Canna-Business Park in Desert Hot Springs. Grapefruit obtained its California cannabis licenses in January 2018 and commenced distribution of cannabis products thereafter. Grapefruit’s vision is to become a seed-to-sale, fully vertically, integrated ethical and compliant cannabis and CBD product company. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.GrapefruitBlvd.com.

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420 with CNW – Federal Money to Facilitate Research into Removing Pesticides from Cannabis

September 4, 2019 03:20:27

A quarter of a million dollars is being handed by a U.S. federal agency to a biotech company so that research into how dangerous pesticides can be removed from several crops, including marijuana, can be done.

Brooklyn Bioscience is the lucky startup that won the two-year grant worth $250,000 from the National Science Foundation. The money will help to further the company’s efforts to engineer an enzyme with the capability of breaking down organophosphates (OPs). OPs are pesticides that have been found to be extremely hazardous to…

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CNW420 spotlights the latest developments in the rapidly evolving cannabis industry through the release of two informative articles each business day. Our concise, informative content serves as a gateway for investors interested in the legalized cannabis sector and provides updates on how regulatory developments may impact financial markets. Articles are released each business day at 4:20 a.m. and 4:20 p.m. Eastern – our tribute to the time synonymous with cannabis culture. If marijuana and the burgeoning industry surrounding it are on your radar, CNW420 is for you! Check back daily to stay up-to-date on the latest milestones in the fast -changing world of cannabis.

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420 with CNW – Israel to Triple Medical Marijuana Production

September 3, 2019 15:20:31

According to Israeli media, the government has issued an additional seven medical marijuana cultivation licenses. This decision will result in the tripling of the amount of medical marijuana grown in the country.

The seven companies granted cultivation licenses are Elpis Flora, Briev Agricultural Crops, Medical Cannabis Growing, Rami Sela, Shavit Agro, Natali Buskila and S. Sydan. It is expected that these seven entities will be in position to avail medical marijuana products to…

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Experience the Growing Power of Cannabis in Spectacular Niagara Falls During the 2019 Grow Up Conference and Expo

September 3, 2019 12:24:34

Explore the growing power of cannabis in an iconic setting – the world-famous Niagara Falls – as the Grow Up Conference and Expo returns to this magnificent location to shower thousands of participants with an opportunity to soak up the hottest topics and latest trends lighting up the cannabis community. Scheduled for September 12-14, 2019, at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Grow Up Conference and Expo is the premier event for longtime cannabis enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, established businesses and the curious.

More than 5,000 attendees are expected to arrive in Niagara Falls to learn, network and take a deep dive into the topics that interest them most, and there is plenty to choose from under the Grow Up Conference and Expo umbrella. Over 130 world-class speakers, daily informative panel discussions and sessions will provide the most up-to-date news about the global cannabis industry and the future of cannabis as its…

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CannabisNewsBreaks – CannabisNewsWire Enters Exciting Collaboration with CWCBExpo for Two Fall Events

September 3, 2019 12:08:02

CannabisNewsWire (“CNW”), an information service specializing in cannabis related news, this morning announced its entry into a new collaboration with the Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo (“CWCBExpo”) for two upcoming events. Under the collaboration, CNW will serve as an official dissemination partner for both the CWCBExpo’s Los Angeles event slated to take place September 26-28, 2019, as well as its Boston event to be held from October 24-26, 2019. The CWCBExpo is well known as among the leading B2B trade shows and conferences for all sectors of the legalized and medical cannabis industry, and each of the events will provide an array of exhibits, engaging workshops and speeches covering a full range of industry topics. “We’re excited to be working directly with CannabisNewsWire and its team of experts to raise the visibility of our Los Angeles and Boston events,” Greg Marco, President of CWCBExpo, said in the news release. “The conference tracks we have scheduled will cover all sides of the cannabis industry, making their unique multi-brand approach and long list of well-respected syndication partners a great fit.”

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About Cannabis World Congress & Business Expositions (“CWCBExpo”)

CWCBExpos are the premier business-to-business events for the legalized cannabis industry and are held three times per year in the largest financial, business and media markets—New York, Los Angeles and Boston. Connect on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn: @cwcbexpo. To register for the upcoming Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo in Los Angeles, visit: https://www.CWCBExpo.com/Attend-Registration-Los-Angeles

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420 with CNW – Study Finds the Presence of Marijuana Reduces Local Crime Rates

September 3, 2019 03:20:47

Many opponents of marijuana legalization have often argued that legalization would open the door to higher crime rates within the neighborhoods where cannabis dispensaries are located. However, a study done in Denver has shown that in the neighborhoods where cannabis dispensaries are opened, crime rates tend to reduce in comparison to the neighborhoods without marijuana dispensaries.

The researchers write that when a marijuana dispensary is opened in an area, a crime reduction rate of 19 percent is noted relative to the overall crime rates within the period under study. This monthly reduction in crime was computed on the basis of…

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CannabisNewsBreaks – The Tinley Beverage Company Inc. Completes State-of-the-Art Long Beach Facility Buildout

August 30, 2019 13:50:55

The Tinley Beverage Company today announced completion of the buildout of its phase 3 permanent facility in Long Beach, California. According to the update, the state-of-the-art facility is purpose-built and will be utilized for formulation, batching and co-packing of a variety of cannabis-infused beverages, as well as branding, regulatory and beverage-specific DSD distribution-related services. In addition, the company will use the facility to produce its own Tinley-branded products, which, in late Q2 2019, began shipping to distributors from a phase 2 manufacturing facility. “This achievement marks the culmination of several years of design, engineering and construction work, enabled by learnings from the real-world sales and market experience that we have gained as a Company through our Phase 1 and Phase 2 facilities,” Tinley Director Ted Zittell said in the news release. “With a first-class production and sales team in place, Tinley is well-positioned to help third-party CPG and lifestyle brand owners extend their offer into the growing cannabis beverage market, in the same manner as our team has done for over 100 such brands globally in the cola and wider beverage industry.”

To view the full press release, visit http://cnw.fm/52oA8

About The Tinley Beverage Company

The Tinley Beverage Company (Santa Monica, California) created the Tinley(TM) Tonics and Tinley(TM) ‘27 line of cannabis beverages.  The Tinley(TM) Tonics and Tinley(TM) ’27 line of liquor-inspired, non-alcoholic, cannabis-infused beverages are available in dispensaries throughout the state.  The company is also building a 20,000 square foot cannabis beverage manufacturing and distribution facility in Long Beach, California. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.DrinkTinley.com.

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CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Providing Hydroponics to Flourishing Hemp Market

August 30, 2019 13:19:44

Related Editorial
With a powerhouse economy worth more than $3 trillion, California’s economy ranks as the fifth largest in the world. Current legislation is expected to pave the way for the state’s hemp market to explode.

With a series of smart acquisitions and brand expansions, Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile)appears to be a strong pick-and-shovel presence as California looks at passing hemp-friendly legislation. Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) just announced a new hemp-based acquisition, while Greenlane Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GNLN) and The Green Organic Dutchman (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) (TGOD Profile) have both inked deals that strengthen their presence in the hemp industry as well. KushCo Holdings Inc. (OTCQX: KSHB), another industry supplier, just created a new sales division aimed at mass distribution, industry education and compliance, and building CBD-brand distribution networks.

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About Sugarmade Inc.

Sugarmade is a product and branding marketing company investing in operations and technologies with disruptive potential. The company is becoming a leading supplier to the growing hemp and cannabis industries as a non-plant touching provider of cultivation and processing supplies to industry players. The company is in the process of acquiring several leading hemp and cannabis supply companies that are currently producing in excess of $70 million in annual revenues. Sugarmade is also an investor in fast growing Hempistry, Inc., a Kentucky-based cultivator and processor of industrial hemp and hemp distillates and isolates, and operates Carryoutsupplies.com a leader provider to the quick service restaurant industry. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Sugarmade.com.

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Grow Up Conference & Expo to Offer A Wide Range of Events for Diverse Audience

August 30, 2019 11:52:34
  • Grow Up Conference & Expo sets the right tone for cannabis connections

The third annual Grow Up Conference & Expo returns to Niagara Falls, September 12-14, 2019, promising a diverse and exciting list of experts and leaders in the cannabis industry.

Focusing on the growth of the cannabis industry through individual and large-scale producers, Grow Up Conference & Expo is designed to advance education and…

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For more information, visit the event’s website at www.GrowUpConference.com

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Veritas Pharma Inc. (CSE: VRT) (OTC: VRTHF) (FRT: 2VP) Committed to Developing Most Effective Proprietary Cannabis Strains and Products

August 30, 2019 11:02:31
  • The company recently completed clinical trials for its acute pain formulation, CTL-X, which is the most advanced product in the Veritas pipeline
  • Veritas Pharma works in two directions to put together effective cannabis-based treatments for various medical conditions
  • With the help of R&D partner Cannevert Therapeutics, Veritas is developing solutions for various additional issues like chronic pain and sleep disorders

Pharmaceutical and IP development company Veritas Pharma Inc. (CSE: VRT) (OTC: VRTHF) (FRT: 2VP) is on a mission to develop the most effective proprietary cannabis strains and products for the treatment of various medical conditions. The company focuses on providing both physicians and patients with conclusive evidence for the recommendation of medical marijuana.

In the spring of 2019, Veritas announced the results of its product clinical trials in support of the company’s commitment to developing the most effective products…

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420 with CNW – FDA Seeks More Public Input on International Cannabis Rescheduling

August 29, 2019 15:20:20

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has again announced that it is receiving public comments about the possible reclassification of cannabis in international treaties.

The agency revealed in a federal register notice that it was opening a 30-day comments period on a matter about which it had received comments back in March but the comments period was shorter since the UN was due to meet shortly after to discuss the World Health Organization’s recommendation that marijuana and THC should be reclassified and that CBD shouldn’t be subjected to any international restrictions since it wasn’t addictive and didn’t carry…

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CNW420 spotlights the latest developments in the rapidly evolving cannabis industry through the release of two informative articles each business day. Our concise, informative content serves as a gateway for investors interested in the legalized cannabis sector and provides updates on how regulatory developments may impact financial markets. Articles are released each business day at 4:20 a.m. and 4:20 p.m. Eastern – our tribute to the time synonymous with cannabis culture. If marijuana and the burgeoning industry surrounding it are on your radar, CNW420 is for you! Check back daily to stay up-to-date on the latest milestones in the fast -changing world of cannabis.

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CannabisNewsWire Recaps Sold-Out Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Detroit

August 29, 2019 12:31:43

Investors and industry entrepreneurs and leaders gathered in the heart of Detroit for the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference earlier this month. The historic, luxurious Westin Book Cadillac was the selected venue for the sold-out event that attracted cannabis innovators and those looking for new opportunities from far and wide and shined a spotlight on ideas and insight shaping the emerging space. In an exciting time for the cannabis industry with widening interest and legalization, the event was abuzz with new cannabis products, services and solutions across many verticals of rapidly growing medical and recreational markets.

The best breed of companies and entrepreneurs seeking capital and those interested in finding a unique niche or the right collaboration formed new connections and gathered insight and ideas at the event. The agenda offered a full lineup of investor and lightning-round presentations, engaging events and…

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CannabisNewsWire (CNW) is an information service that provides (1) access to our news aggregation and syndication servers, (2) CannabisNewsBreaks that summarize corporate news and information, (3) enhanced press release services, (4) social media distribution and optimization services, and (5) a full array of corporate communication solutions. As a multifaceted financial news and content distribution company with an extensive team of contributing journalists and writers, CNW is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that desire to reach a wide audience of investors, consumers, journalists and the general public. CNW has an ever-growing distribution network of more than 5,000 key syndication outlets across the country. By cutting through the overload of information in today’s market, CNW brings its clients unparalleled visibility, recognition and brand awareness. CNW is where news, content and information converge.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Grapefruit Boulevard Investments Inc. (IGNG) Dedicated to Offering High-Quality Cannabis Products

August 29, 2019 12:02:01

California-based Grapefruit Boulevard Investments, a wholly owned subsidiary of Imaging3 (OTCQB: IGNG), is devoted to offering high-quality cannabis products. An article discussing the company reads, “Grapefruit’s dedication to quality and service means that, in addition to being able to offer a large and diverse inventory of superior cannabis products that can be delivered within 24 hours of order, the company’s wholesale distribution arm will also offer high-quality, competitively priced raw materials to other manufacturers and distributors. Grapefruit’s extraction lab produces high-quality distillate or ‘honey oil,’ a universal product used in everything from infused edibles and tinctures/creams to the ‘fuel’ used in vapes and e-cigarettes. Honey oil is a highly sought-out item on the cannabis market, and Grapefruit’s commitment to premium quality ingredients will enable the company to demand top dollar for its cannabis products. Utilizing biomass cultivated in its own indoor grow canopy operation, Grapefruit aims to position itself for high revenue potential.”

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About Grapefruit Boulevard Investments Inc.

Grapefruit Boulevard Investments, a wholly owned subsidiary of Imaging3 Inc. (OTCQB: IGNG), holds California permits and licenses to both manufacture and distribute cannabis products. Grapefruit’s cannabis and CBD extraction laboratory and distribution facilities are located in the industry recognized as Coachillin’ Industrial Cultivation and Ancillary Canna-Business Park in Desert Hot Springs. Grapefruit obtained its California cannabis licenses in January 2018 and commenced distribution of cannabis products thereafter. Grapefruit’s vision is to become a seed-to-sale, fully vertically, integrated ethical and compliant cannabis and CBD product company. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.GrapefruitBlvd.com.

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420 with CNW – Study Announced to Investigate Effect of Medical Marijuana on Driver Performance

August 29, 2019 03:20:23

The Australian government has given a pharmaceutical company permission to study how medical marijuana affects the driving performance of patients.

As the acceptance of medical cannabis increases around the world, concerns have been raised regarding the potential effects of this medicine on road safety. Currently, many jurisdictions in Australia have laws banning patients who take medical marijuana from driving. These bans are premised on fears that the substance could impair…

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420 with CNW – Utah Decides to Switch to a Private Medical Marijuana Distribution System

August 28, 2019 15:20:08

The subject of medical marijuana elicited heated debates between lawmakers, the medical community, law enforcement and other powerful groups, such as the Mormon Church in Utah. Eventually, voters approved Prop 2 during the 2018 midterms but this measure was quickly replaced by a law drafted behind closed doors. In the law, medical marijuana would be distributed through the state’s health system. In another change to the proposed system, the state has decided to ditch this distribution system and instead opt for a private network to do this work.

The state legislature will hold a special session in which an amendment to effect the change will be…

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The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Enters Recreational Cannabis Market, Fulfills Shipment to Ontario Cannabis Store

August 28, 2019 13:46:05
  • The Green Organic Dutchman is a cannabis-focused research and development company
  • The company recently completed its inaugural shipment to the Ontario Cannabis Store, marking its entry into the recreational cannabis market
  • TGOD continues to explore strategic worldwide opportunities

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) is a leading producer of premium, certified-organic cannabis. Licensed to cultivate medical cannabis under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR), the company produces organic medical cannabis in small batches using all-natural, organic, craft-growing principles. TGOD recently entered into the recreational cannabis market, where consumers are seeking a premium organic product.

With head offices in Mississauga, Ontario, TGOD has a planned capacity of 219,000 kilograms and is building 1,643,600 square feet of cultivation and processing facilities across Ontario, Quebec, Jamaica and Denmark. TGOD cultivates its cannabis in a proprietary living soil, without irradiation and in accordance with…

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Organigram Holdings Inc.’s (TSX: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI) Commitment to Corporate Governance, Fiscal Discipline a ‘Rarity in the Industry’

August 28, 2019 12:07:05
  • Organigram’s corporate governance distinguishes the company in the cannabis industry
  • OGI’s consistent financial performance positions it as an “anomaly in the Canadian cannabis market”
  • The company recently upgraded from the TSX Venture Exchange to the Toronto Stock Exchange

Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI), the parent company of Organigram Inc., a leading Canadian licensed producer (LP) of premium-quality cannabis and extract-based products, is focused on producing high-quality, indoor-grown cannabis for patients and adult-recreational consumers. Championing that cause is Organigram’s leadership team, a group of seasoned professionals on the forefront of the global cannabis market who bring decades of experience in consumer-packaged goods, and pharma, including a CEO who held the same position at Tilray (NASDAQ: TLRY) before joining Organigram. In addition, the company’s fiscal discipline and execution, as well as its solid corporate governance foundation, distinguish it while some other LPs have met mild to severe consequences for regulatory breaches.

Bloomberg noted that OGI has a fully independent board of directors (excluding CEO Greg Engel), which is a rarity in the cannabis sector. The CEO sees good corporate governance as essential to a well-run pot company. “This is an industry that’s still very much moving from founders and executives being chairmen or multiple insiders on boards,” Engel told Bloomberg…

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IONIC Brands Corp. (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) Adds Cannabis Edibles, Bluetooth Dosing Tech to Growing Recreational Use Operation

August 28, 2019 10:51:23
  • West Coast-based IONIC Brands has focused on vape products for recreational cannabis users, but a new agreement with a Washington-based partner grants it a foothold in the edibles and infused products sectors
  • A second agreement between IONIC and an Australian Bluetooth technology producer will grant IONIC’s consumers access to vaporizer tech originally designed to help medical patients control the dosing of their medications
  • The agreements mark an expansion of the cannabis holding company’s ability to provide secure dosing to recreational users
  • IONIC expects to launch its newest vape product using the technology during the third quarter

Cannabis holding company IONIC Brands Corp. (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) is expanding its sphere of operations with agreements that enhance the vape manufacturer’s competitiveness in the edibles and infused products markets, as well as technological developments that are expected to provide IONIC’s recreational consumers an innovative experience.

The company announced July 24 that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Washington-based Natural Extractions Inc., which is doing business as…

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CannabisNewsBreaks – VPR Brands LP (VPRB) Announces Upcoming Launch of Popular E-Cigarettes Brand KRAVE

August 28, 2019 08:50:09

VPR Brands LP (OTC: VPRB), an innovative technology holding company, on Tuesday announced the approaching re-launch of its most popular e-cigarettes brand, KRAVE. KRAVE salt nicotine e-cigarettes are a great tasting, high quality alternative to cigarettes. The initial launch will include convenient disposable pod unit vaporizers that will retail at $7.95. “Our KRAVE Brand was once one of the Top 3 recognized brands of electronic cigarettes and had distribution in convenience, gas and drug stores nationwide. Our disposable vaporizers will fill a market void for the adult smoker who doesn’t want to deal with buttons, cables and chargers but still have a premium vape experience,” VPR Brands CEO Kevin Frija stated in the news release. “A smooth draw and great taste all packaged in a trendy pod style vaporizer is a winning combination.”

To view the full press release, visit http://cnw.fm/pKU4I

About VPR Brands, LP

VPR Brands is a technology company whose assets include issued U.S. and Chinese patents for atomization-related products including technology for medical-marijuana vaporizers and electronic-cigarette products and components. The company is also engaged in product development for the vapor or vaping market including e-liquids. Vaporizers and electronic cigarettes (also known as e-cigarettes) are devices that deliver nicotine and/or cannabis through atomization or vaping, and without smoke and other chemical constituents typically found in traditional products. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.VPRBrands.com.

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Passage of California Assembly Bill Expected to Spur More Growth in the Hemp, CBD Markets

August 28, 2019 08:00:05

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: With a powerhouse economy worth more than $3 trillion, California’s economy ranks as the fifth largest in the world. Current legislation is expected to pave the way for the state’s hemp market to explode.

With a series of smart acquisitions and brand expansions, Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile)appears to be a strong pick-and-shovel presence as California looks at passing hemp-friendly legislation. Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) just announced a new hemp-based acquisition, while Greenlane Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GNLN) and The Green Organic Dutchman (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) (TGOD Profile) have both inked deals that strengthen their presence in the hemp industry as well. KushCo Holdings Inc. (OTCQX: KSHB), another industry supplier, just created a new sales division aimed at…

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420 with CNW – Thailand Turns Confiscated Marijuana into Medical Products

August 28, 2019 03:20:09

Thailand legalized medical marijuana last year and it started distributing cannabis oil in state-run hospitals last week. Now the Thai authorities have announced that they will be turning over any seized illegal marijuana to the government agency making cannabis oil for distribution in government-run hospitals.

This week, the police confiscated one ton of marijuana from a criminal gang. Rather than destroy this bust, the Thai authorities have made a decision to transfer the marijuana to the Department of Traditional Alternative Medicine as well as…

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420 with CNW – Minnesota Governor Instructs State Agencies to Get Set for Marijuana Legalization

August 27, 2019 15:20:19

The Democratic governor of Minnesota is taking steps to prepare the state for the possible legalization of marijuana next year. This came to light when Gov. Tim Walz (D) was hosted during a radio program.

Different agencies, such as those charged with matters of revenue, public health and safety, have all been put on notice to get ready to swing into action as soon as…

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Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo Provides Showcase for the Business of Bud

August 27, 2019 11:38:57
  • The sixth annual LA Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo will take place in Los Angeles, September 25-28
  • The CWCBExpo will feature a continuing education workshop, opportunities to network with cannabis industry professionals, exhibit booth access and an informational forum on hemp
  • The expo’s New York event in June sold out the exhibit floor and saw a packed crowd for Steve White’s opening keynote address; a similar keynote is scheduled to open the expo in LA

The business of bud is booming, as legalization of the once off-limits plant spreads roots throughout North America and into far-flung international markets. Thousands of licenses have been awarded by governmental agencies in Canada and the United States at the local, state, provincial and federal levels, and many businesses are beginning to demonstrate maturity in their respective cannabis spaces.

Some of the most enterprising and brightest professionals working with hemp and THC-rich cannabis are preparing to address subjects of relevance to the industry and to…

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IONIC Brands Corp. (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) Adds to Multistate Portfolio with Nevada Acquisition

August 27, 2019 10:24:57
  • Combined adult-use and medical cannabis sales in Nevada reached nearly $530 million in 2018, the first full year of legal recreational sales
  • The company’s acquisition of Vegas Valley Growers North in Las Vegas included production facilities, four state licenses and popular Nevada vape brand ‘Vegas M Stick’

National cannabis holding company IONIC Brands Corp. (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF), formerly Zara Resources Inc., recently added to its multistate portfolio of award-winning cannabis brands with the purchase of Vegas Valley Growers North (“VVG”), a Las Vegas, Nevada, state-licensed cultivation and manufacturing firm for medical and recreational cannabis. The vertically-integrated, cash-flow positive opportunity brings IONIC additional projected 2019 revenue of $6.6 million, with expected gross profits of $3.1 million and EBITDA of $2 million, the company stated in a news release (http://cnw.fm/Jiia9).

“The Nevada cannabis market is one of the cornerstone markets in the U.S. for building cannabis brands,” IONIC Brands Chairman and CEO John Gorst stated in a…

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CannabisNewsBreaks – CWCBExpo Heading to Los Angeles September 26 to 28, 2019

August 27, 2019 09:51:02

Leading Edge Expositions, a company specializing in B2B trade show production, today announced further details for the upcoming Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (“CWCBExpo”). The event is slated to take pace in Los Angeles, California and will run from September 26 – 28, 2019, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. A number of high-powered sponsors are supporting the expo, including its diamond sponsor, Freed, a prominent CBD company known for promoting healthy living. Marcum LLP, an accounting group; Zuber Lawler, a global law firm; and CCELL, known for its disruptive vaping technology are among other top sponsors. The conference will provide excellent networking opportunities and a packed schedule that will include workshops and interesting and informative speeches covering the cannabis industry from a myriad of angles.

To view the full press release, visit http://cnw.fm/GLZc5

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CWCBExpos are the premier business-to-business events for the legalized cannabis industry and are held three times per year in the largest financial, business and media markets—New York, Los Angeles and Boston. Connect on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn: @cwcbexpo. To register for the upcoming Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo in Los Angeles, visit: https://www.CWCBExpo.com/Attend-Registration-Los-Angeles

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420 with CNW – Scientists Find That Chocolate Complicates THC Testing in Marijuana Edibles

August 27, 2019 03:20:11

Scientists recently discovered that chocolate inexplicably complicates the process through which the potency of marijuana edibles can be tested. This discovery was revealed during the American Chemical Society conference held on Sunday.

David Dawson, the principal investigator, revealed that the THC potency of marijuana edibles can be affected if those products contain chocolate. These findings could make manufacturers, regulators and consumers to rethink…

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420 with CNW – New Industry-Backed Cannabis Legalization Measure Announced in Florida

August 26, 2019 15:20:48

A multi-state medical marijuana dispensary chain is behind the latest measure which has been filed to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida. This measure was filed on Aug. 6.

The 2020 ballot measure was a filed by Make It Legal Florida, a political committee registered at the beginning of this month. The chair of this committee is the government affairs director of MedMen, a medical marijuana dispensary with operations in…

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CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Poised to Profit as Hemp Demand Surges

August 26, 2019 14:21:33

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While the huge increase in U.S. consumer demand from hemp extracts and hemp product is largely credited as the reason for the boom in the number of hemp acres under cultivation, there is a significant additional part of the hemp-growth story to tell.

With a pending acquisition in the cultivation supply market, Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) appears to be well poised to become a strong pick-and-shovel provider to the hemp industry. Even the large cultivators and suppliers are now getting in the hemp market. One of the first companies of the larger players to make the move into hemp cultivation was Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON), which just a few days ago announced that it would invest $300 million to enter the hemp market. Not to be outdone in the hemp gold rush, Greenlane Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GNLN), which began trading on the NASDAQ, and The Green Organic Dutchman (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) (TGOD Profile) have both entered the fray. KushCo Holdings Inc. (OTCQX: KSHB), another industry supplier, is also seeming to benefit for the strong growth in the hemp marketplace.

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About Sugarmade Inc.

Sugarmade is a product and branding marketing company investing in operations and technologies with disruptive potential. The company is becoming a leading supplier to the growing hemp and cannabis industries as a non-plant touching provider of cultivation and processing supplies to industry players. The company is in the process of acquiring several leading hemp and cannabis supply companies that are currently producing in excess of $70 million in annual revenues. Sugarmade is also an investor in fast growing Hempistry, Inc., a Kentucky-based cultivator and processor of industrial hemp and hemp distillates and isolates, and operates Carryoutsupplies.com a leader provider to the quick service restaurant industry. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Sugarmade.com.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Launches Premium Cannabis Delivery Service

August 26, 2019 14:20:01

Marijuana Company of America (OTCQB: MCOA), an innovative hemp and cannabis corporation, recently hosted a virtual launch party of its premium cannabis delivery service, VivaBuds. “VivaBuds will offer our customers low-cost premium cannabis, fast delivery times and quality customer service,” MCOA CEO Don Steinberg stated in the news release (http://cnw.fm/0g7ZO). An article discussing the company reads, “The establishment of a joint venture with Natural Plant Extract of California (‘NPE’), along with a 20% ownership stake in the company, led to the creation of Viva Buds Inc., a unique, Los Angeles, California-based cannabis delivery service. MCOA’s commitment to the joint venture is evident in a recent news release announcing the acceptance of potential customers during a prelaunch of Viva Buds’ cannabis delivery service in the San Fernando Valley in the Los Angeles area.”

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MCOA is a corporation that participates in: (1) product research and development of legal hemp-based consumer products under the brand name hempSMART, which targets general health and well-being; (2) an affiliate marketing program to promote and sell its legal hemp-based consumer products containing CBD; (3) leasing of real property to separate business entities engaged in the growth and sale of cannabis in those states and jurisdictions where cannabis has been legalized and properly regulated for medicinal and recreational use; and (4) the expansion of its business into ancillary areas of the legalized cannabis and hemp industry as the legalized markets and opportunities in this segment mature and develop. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.MarijuanaCompanyofAmerica.com.

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CannaPharmaRx Inc. (CPMD) Developing Cultivation Facilities Across Canada, Aiming to Build Profile in Burgeoning Industry

August 26, 2019 13:14:03
  • CannaPharmaRx is in the process of acquiring, funding and developing three significant cannabis cultivation sites in Ontario and British Columbia
  • The company’s agreements with the facilities’ owners grant it access to cultivation sites that could return close to 300,000 pounds of product per year
  • The global cannabis cultivation industry is expected to become a nearly $155 billion market by 2026

Real estate investment and early-stage pharmaceutical company CannaPharmaRx Inc. (OTC: CPMD) is advancing its plans to become a cannabis cultivator using proprietary formulation and drug delivery technology currently in development to expand in an industry that is evolving at an aggressive pace. Analysts at ResearchandMarkets.com measured global cannabis sales at $10.39 billion in 2017 and are predicting a CAGR of 35 percent to $154.82 billion by 2026 (http://cnw.fm/Yf42B).

During the past year, CannaPharmaRx has completed agreements that will grant it a 48,750-square-foot cannabis grow facility in Hanover, Ontario; a 60,000-square-foot cannabis cultivation and grow facility in Stevensville, Ontario; and a 759,000-square-foot cannabis grow facility in Okanagan Falls, British Columbia, once funding to complete construction of the…

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VPR Brands LP (VPRB) Reports 31% Jump in Sales, Uplists to OTCQB Venture Market

August 26, 2019 12:43:40
  • Citing larger distributor and private-label orders, VPRB reported revenues of $1.58 million for Q2 2019
  • The company also reported a 31 percent increase in sales
  • VPRB attained an uplisting to the OCTQB Venture Market

VPR Brands LP (OTCQB: VPRB), a multi-vertical, tiered company in the cannabis space, has increased its sales significantly through larger distributor and private-label orders, growing its quarterly figure to $1.58 million for the three-month period ended June 30 to record a 31 percent increase over the same period of 2018. VPRB also reported a 31 percent year-over-year sales increase for the six months ended June 30, 2019 (http://cnw.fm/3qFIk).

As the company’s sales jumped, VPRB also achieved an OTCQB uplisting, reflecting its current reporting status, as well as annual verification and management certification. The company noted that such a move helps build shareholder value and enhances liquidity and…

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Earth Science Tech Inc. (ETST) Launches Home Detection Kit Aimed at Improving Women’s Health

August 26, 2019 11:27:48
  • Women’s health and access to medical amenities are huge concerns in both developed and developing nations
  • ETST’s wholly owned subsidiary, Earth Science Pharm Inc., is dedicated to research, with a goal of eradicating STIs
  • The company has launched Hygee, its home detection kits for screening STIs

Earth Science Tech Inc. (OTCQB: ETST) is a Florida-based biotech company engaged in the production of premium-quality industrial hemp and cannabis/cannabidiol (CBD) products. ETST offers 100 percent organic and pure CBD oil, which is made using the supercritical CO2 liquid-extraction process.

An innovative product aimed at improving women’s ability to self-screen for STIs was recently released by one of ETST’s subsidiaries. This kit, known as the Hygee, has the potential to revolutionize the arena of sexual health, empowering women through its…

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Nabis Holdings Inc. (CSE: NAB) (OTC: NABIF) (FRA: 71P) Inks Agreement Increasing Cannabis Holdings in Arizona’s Greening Desert

August 26, 2019 11:03:51
  • Cannabis investment building company Nabis Holdings is establishing a profile of synergistic and vertical properties across the United States
  • The company recently announced an agreement to gain 100 percent of the membership units in a Phoenix-based medical marijuana asset, including a dispensary in a community that serves more than 132,000 unique patients
  • The acquisition adds to Nabis’ already growing profile in the state, including a broad dispensary network, cultivation facility and greenhouse north of Phoenix
  • Nabis expects its revenues to see a sharp increase during the next two years with its acquisition strategy

Vertically integrated cannabis specialty investment company Nabis Holdings Inc. (CSE: NAB) (OTC: NABIF) (FRA: 71P) is growing its green profile in the desert of the Southwestern United States. Nabis announced August 12 that it has entered into a definitive agreement that will grant it 100 percent of an Arizona medical marijuana business’s membership units as a significant asset in a state where Nabis is cultivating a market presence.

The transaction, which is subject to the customary regulatory approvals and conditions for closing, is expected to expand Nabis’ position to 10 locations for retail, cultivation and…

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420 with CNW – Missouri Receives More than 2,100 Medical Marijuana Business Applications

August 26, 2019 03:20:03

The Department of Health in Missouri announced earlier this week that it had received 2,163 applications from companies that wanted to operate medical cannabis facilities in the state. This tally reflects the applications that were received by the time the 4:30 pm Monday deadline clocked.

Only a small fraction of those applicants will be given licenses by the end of this year since the number of dispensary licensees required is 192 while 86 licenses will be given to manufacturing facilities. 60 licenses are earmarked for medical marijuana cultivators while ten are for testing facilities. This means that the state will issue…

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420 with CNW – Federally Funded Journal Reveals How Prohibition is Endangering Marijuana Consumers

August 23, 2019 15:20:37

It is ironical that federal dollars were used to publish a journal report which blames the federal prohibition of marijuana for putting cannabis consumers at risk since there is no federal guidance on the safety standards that the industry should adhere to.

Environmental Health Perspectives, an open access journal whose work is supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health, published this damning report in its..

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MustGrow Biologics Corp. (CSE: MGRO) Building Suite of Natural Biologic Products for Cannabis and Other Industries

August 23, 2019 11:35:07
  • MustGrow Biologics is developing mustard-based pest control products that can be sold on an industrial scale to help cannabis, fruit & vegetable, turf & ornamental and tobacco producers
  • MustGrow’s non-synthetic focus on alternatives to chemical pesticides grants it a position of responsibility during an era when pesticide poisoning reports are increasing
  • The company is turning its attention to the needs of the tobacco industry and the burgeoning cannabis industry in Canada

The ever pressing need to make produce available to people rather than the insects that prowl gardens and agricultural fields has led to the development of a wide array of pesticides since ancient times. Sacred Hindu text the Rigveda from about 4,000 years ago mentions the use of poisonous plants for pest control, for example (http://cnw.fm/1c9RG). However, chemical pesticides have caused alarm in modern times because of their association with illnesses that may afflict agricultural workers (http://cnw.fm/Jcwd2), unborn children (http://cnw.fm/KxFA7), beneficial insects (http://cnw.fm/NkQp6) and food consumers on an international scale (http://cnw.fm/IPjb7).

Agriculture biotech company MustGrow Biologics Corp. (CSE: MGRO) is dedicated to developing and commercializing non-synthetic Allyl Isothiocyanate (AITC) from mustard seed as a natural fumigant that helps plants defend themselves against pests and…

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420 with CNW – Thai State Hospitals Start Distributing Marijuana Oils

August 23, 2019 03:20:34

Thai state hospitals have stocked up on cannabis oils and are ready to start dispensing them to patients, according to a press release by Anutin Chanvirakul, the Public Health Minister who also doubles as the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand.

Chanvirakul revealed that Thai state hospitals received a total of 4,500 bottles of marijuana extracts starting on August 7 as a result of the law which was passed in December to make medical cannabis legal in the Asian country.

Under this new law, the government will be responsible for regulating the production, processing and sale of medical marijuana products. Companies will have to apply and be granted licenses before they engage in any activity connected to this new medical marijuana industry.

The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO), an agency run by the Thai government, will work with other state agencies to avail a total of 200,000 bottles of marijuana oil on a monthly basis starting in the month of September. To meet this requirement, the GPO intends to start growing marijuana in greenhouses next year so that supply shortages don’t jeopardize the implementation of the medical marijuana program.

The marijuana oils being stockpiled in state-run hospitals will be given out free of charge to the qualifying patients who are enrolled in the state’s universal health care scheme (the Gold Card) or any of the other health insurance schemes available in the country.

Thai doctors will first diagnose each patient and then recommend the particular cannabis oil formulation that is best suited to help that patient. Based on this prescription, the hospital pharmacy will dispense the oil to be used by the patient.

The addition of medical marijuana to Thai law is widely seen as a boost to the agricultural sector of the country since its favorable conditions can position Thailand as a leader in marijuana production in the region and internationally.

Prohibition Partners, a marijuana research company, estimates that the marijuana industry in Thailand could be worth at least $661 million by 2024.

However, this potential can only be turned into reality when marijuana cultivation and processing is ramped up quickly enough to meet the expected high demand among patients in the country with a 300-year history of using marijuana as a medicine before the drug was outlawed in the 1930s.

The country hopes to develop its own cannabis strains that will compete favorably on the world marijuana market. Laos, Malaysia and the Philippines are currently considering to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes.

Experts welcome the bold step taken by this Asian country to embrace medical marijuana and they believe that industry participants like VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) and VPR Brands LP (OTCQB: VPRB) may be thrilled that the Asian medical marijuana market could soon open up.

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420 with CNW – Study Finds Cannabis Flower Tops Other Cannabis Products in Providing Pain Relief

August 22, 2019 15:20:04

A study whose findings were published towards the end of July has found that dried marijuana flower provides the highest level of pain relief when compared to other marijuana products. This conclusion was made after analyzing the data collected by an app which allows medical marijuana users to track the effects of the different medical marijuana products and dosage for different health conditions.

The New Mexico University researchers wrote that higher THC concentrations in marijuana flower and other cannabis products were associated with better pain relief outcomes among the patients who used the Releaf App to track their medical cannabis usage.

In contrast, CBD showed pain relief effects only up to a certain level, while the additional concentration was associated with no additional benefit yet gastrointestinal complaints increased among the patients who used products with higher concentrations of CBD. This is in line with research that shows the benefits of CBD start leveling off when patients consume higher doses of the compound.

Overall, the study looked at 20,513 sessions of marijuana use logged in the app by 2,987 patients for more than two years (June 6, 2016 to October 24, 2018). 95 percent of all the patients reported marked relief from pain and the average reduction was 3.1 points on a self-reported pain scale ranging from 0-10. The starting level of pain was an average of 5.87 and this average dropped to 2.77 after the patients had used marijuana for their pain.

Another highlight of this study was that cannabis concentrates were linked to more side effects than dried cannabis flower. The researchers suspect that those negative side effects could have been caused by the residues of the solvents used to extract the concentrates, or because other cannabis compounds, such as terpenes and flavonoids, are lost during the extraction process.

The research also revealed that marijuana products which were hybrids of sativa and indica marijuana strains exhibited better pain management when compared to those that were either purely indica or purely sativa in nature.

It was also noted that the patients who said that they had pain in the stomach or gastrointestinal system benefited most from products with lower concentrations of THC than from products high in THC.

Interestingly, the patients who used marijuana tinctures, pills and edibles reported less relief from pain when compared to those who used cannabis concentrates, dried flower and topical products.

This research done on a large population of medical marijuana users provides some of the best proof so far available regarding the role of THC in pain management. Industry watchers are eager to see how different entities like Therma Bright Inc. (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF) and TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FRA: TH8) will make use of these research findings in their products.

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Hemp Industry Benefiting from U.S.-Chinese Trade War

August 22, 2019 08:00:11

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: While the huge increase in U.S. consumer demand from hemp extracts and hemp product is largely credited as the reason for the boom in the number of hemp acres under cultivation, there is a significant additional part of the hemp-growth story to tell.

With a pending acquisition in the cultivation supply market, Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) appears to be well poised to become a strong pick-and-shovel provider to the hemp industry. Even the large cultivators and suppliers are now getting in the hemp market. One of the first companies of the larger players to make the move into hemp cultivation was Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON), which just a few days ago announced that it would invest $300 million to enter the hemp market. Not to be outdone in the hemp gold rush, Greenlane Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GNLN), which began trading on the NASDAQ, and The Green Organic Dutchman (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) (TGOD Profile) have both entered the fray. KushCo Holdings Inc. (OTCQX: KSHB), another industry supplier, is also seeming to benefit for..

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420 with CNW – Four Key Lessons After Four Years of Recreational Marijuana in Colorado

August 22, 2019 03:20:25

Last year Colorado marked four years of legal marijuana sales and the data from the state government shows a number of lessons that other states can learn from Colorado’s experience. The following are some of those key lessons.

The Revenue Potential is High

It wasn’t just hype when marijuana legalization advocates campaigned on the promise that legalizing marijuana would be good for the economy. Colorado’s data reveals that cannabis sales amounting to more than $6 billion were recorded between 2014 and 2018. These sales resulted in tax revenue exceeding $1 billion, and the state coffers are the better for it.

States that are considering legalizing marijuana should therefore have no doubt that the industry has the potential to boost their economies if they design appropriate laws and regulations.

Medical Marijuana Declines in the Wake of Recreational Marijuana

Colorado’s experience also shows that the medical marijuana segment tends to register falling numbers if recreational marijuana is legalized. For example, two-thirds of the marijuana sales described earlier were for recreational marijuana. Since legalization, medical marijuana sales have registered a 13 percent decline.

This drop has occurred in spite of the incentives established to boost the medical marijuana segment of the market. For example, Colorado offers tax exemptions and allows patients to buy larger quantities of medical marijuana.

Marijuana is Good for Tourism

The four-year statistics from Colorado also reveal that tourism was boosted as a result of the legalization of marijuana. So far, 3,388,000 “canna-tourists” have been recorded in the state. These are non-residents who have purchased either recreational or medical marijuana in Colorado.

If this number of non-residents has bought legal marijuana in Colorado, they have also spent on other products and services, such as accommodation, food and transportation. This goes to show the extent of the ripple effects of legalizing marijuana.

Innovations Drive a Saturated Market

Four years after the marijuana industry was legalized in Colorado, it is reasonable to say that the industry is almost saturated. At this point, innovations, such as new marijuana delivery systems, social consumption lounges and the development of niche markets are the new frontier of opportunity in the sector.

This means that other states that have either legalized marijuana or are planning to do so must have a robust and responsive regulatory system so that the industry doesn’t stagnate when it nears saturation.

Industry analysts strongly believe that the different cannabis industry players, such as The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) and The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF), take careful note of the lessons that each market offers and they use that data to fine tune their next moves.

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420 with CNW – Federal Data Reveals Underage Marijuana Use Isn’t Increasing After Legalization

August 21, 2019 15:20:35

While marijuana legalization opponents often claim that legalizing the drug will cause underage use of marijuana to skyrocket, the data seems to contradict this view. The latest proof that the fears of those opposed to legalization are unfounded is survey data released by the Substances Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration-SAMHSA on Tuesday.

SAMHSA released the results of the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health showing that the proportion of youth who have used marijuana within the last 30 days was less than the percentage of those who had used the drug according to the survey results of 2002-2004 and 2009-2013. Instead the teen marijuana use rates where similar to those recorded during the surveys done 2014-2017.

Nationally, the survey results show that the rates of teen marijuana use have been showing a downward trend from the time states started legalizing recreational marijuana. For example, the kids aged 12-17 who admitted to using marijuana were 13.5 percent of the respondents in 2012 but that number dropped to 12.5 percent during the 2018 survey.

The highest rate of teen marijuana use was recorded in 2002 when 15.8 percent reported that they used cannabis in the past month.

It should be remembered that Washington State and Colorado were the first to vote to legalize recreational marijuana in 2012, and commercial sales started in 2014.

The 2018 survey also shows that cases of cannabis use disorder declined among children aged 12-17. This is the seventh straight year of dropping cannabis misuse by teens.

What makes the findings of this survey interesting is the fact that there is a growing reduction in the number of people who think that the recreational use of marijuana is risky. This flies counter to the view held by legalization opponents that when recreational pot becomes legal, the drug will be normalized and its abuse will skyrocket.

In all, the survey found that there was a general increase in the number of people who use marijuana in all age groups. Individuals who are older than 26 accounted for the largest increase in marijuana consumption with the rate going up to 13.3 in 2018 from 12.2 percent the previous year.

It is believed that the latest federal data may not have come as a surprise to cannabis industry players like Sproutly Canada Inc. (CSE: SPR) (OTCQB: SRUTF) (FRA: 38G) and Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) since the industry has always maintained that adult-use marijuana could actually deter underage use since the market of the drug will be regulated.

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420 with CNW – Maryland Court Rules Marijuana Smell Not Enough to Warrant a Body Search

August 21, 2019 03:20:33

The winds of change regarding marijuana laws around the country have evoked the lyrics of Bob Dylan when he wrote “The Times They Are a-Changin’” nearly 60 years ago. In fact, a court of law in Maryland quoted those very lyrics during its landmark ruling in a marijuana case in which the police was told they didn’t have “probable cause” to search the appellant just because the officers could smell pot.

This landmark ruling traces its roots to the arrest of Michael Pacheco back in 2016. The 26-year old had been found in his parked car in Montgomery County. The arresting officers testified that they were prompted to act when they sensed the smell of freshly combusted marijuana and they saw a cannabis joint on the car’s console.

These officers then ordered Pacheco out of his car and proceeded to search it. A subsequent body search unearthed some cocaine concealed in one of his pockets.

Pacheco’s legal team argued that the cocaine was found during an illegal search since there was no probable cause to justify the body search. This matter went to the Maryland Court of Special Appeals where Pacheco lost the case and was convicted.

His legal team filed an appeal with the Maryland Court of Appeals and this higher court quoted Bob Dilan as they quashed his conviction. The judges were unanimous (7-0) in their decision to reverse the conviction.

In their ruling, the judges observed that the laws governing marijuana had changed in different jurisdictions. For example, the possession and use of less than 10grams of marijuana has been legal for five years in Maryland. Consequently, the officers needed probable cause to suspect that Pacheco had more than 10grams before they could legally search him or his vehicle. This wasn’t available in this case, the judges observed.

The judges also pointed out that the circumstances that can warrant the search of a car may not be sufficient for the police to conduct a body search. This is because someone’s body enjoys a higher expectation of privacy when compared to when that person is in a vehicle.

Another judge on the panel that overturned Pacheco’s conviction noted that their ruling was limited in nature. He explained that driving under the influence of marijuana is a big concern and this ruling shouldn’t be interpreted to mean that the police cannot arrest an individual that they find sitting in the driver’s seat of a car in which there is no other occupant and that individual is smoking marijuana. In such a case, the police may pick interest in that individual under the presumption that he or she may drive under the influence.

Analysts think that this ruling will be welcomed by the marijuana industry fraternity, including participants like Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) and SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING). Similar rulings are likely to be made in jurisdictions where marijuana is legal.

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420 with CNW – New Zealand Study Concludes Teens Are Losing Interest in Marijuana

August 20, 2019 15:20:34

A study whose findings were published in the New Zealand Medical Journal on Friday suggests that marijuana use among high school students is exhibiting a downward trend. This study comes to the same conclusion as another study that was conducted in the U.S.

According to the New Zealand study, the proportion of high school students who admitted that they tried using marijuana dropped to 23 percent in 2012 from the 38 percent recorded in 2001. The proportion of students who admitted to using marijuana on a weekly basis also reduced from approximately 6 percent in 2001 to 3.1 percent in the figures for 2012.

The data used to arrive at these findings was taken from a total of 2,000 national surveys done in 2001, 2007 and 2012.

Jude Ball, the lead author of the study, admitted that while his team’s findings were five years old, they were still a valuable indicator of teen behavior with regard to marijuana use.

Brad Olsen, a 22-year old New Zealander, talked about his age cohort in response to questions about marijuana use among teens and young adults. Olsen revealed that social media has increased teens’ awareness about different global issues, such as alcohol and drugs. This has made young people to become more careful regarding what they do, and most had resorted to seeking out better experiences (travel and concerts, for example).

Olsen’s views seem to hold water given how often posts and images about travel show up on the social media accounts of teens and young adults.

It is also possible that as people start joining the workforce earlier in life, their priorities change and they are less inclined to get involved in risky behavior that can jeopardize their day-to-day pursuits.

The findings of this study in New Zealand have come at a critical time when the country is gearing up to vote (during the 2020 general election) on whether recreational marijuana should be legalized in the country.

The study findings almost mirror the results of a similar study that was conducted this year in the U.S. The researchers found that there was an 8 percent reduction in the number of high school students who use marijuana ever since the drug was legalized for medical use.

The authors of that study concluded that there was no proof to show that when marijuana is legalized, more teens use the drug.

Analysts believe that industry players like Neutra Corp. (OTCQB: NTRR) and Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX.V: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI) may feel vindicated by these research findings since the industry has always insisted that legalizing marijuana doesn’t trigger a rise in teen use of the substance.

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420 with CNW – Canadian Startup Makes Headway in Developing Marijuana Breathalyzer for US Police

August 20, 2019 03:20:17

Y-Combinator, a startup accelerator based in California, has picked interest in an Ontario-based startup which is developing a breathalyzer that can detect both alcohol and marijuana on the breath of drivers. Y-Combinator is known for having worked with Airbnb, Dropbox and Reddit, so the Canadian startup should be given ample attention if it has caught the eye of this startup accelerator.

SannTek Labs Inc. is the company behind the breathalyzer. This company was founded by two engineering graduate students at the University of Waterloo. The duo plan to develop a testing device which is more robust, more accurate and less invasive than what is currently available on the market. The current THC testing equipment on the market requires a saliva or blood sample.

According to survey data released by Statistics Canada, the Canadian federal government agency responsible for collecting data, approximately 1.4 million Canadian residents in 2018 reported that they had ever travelled in a car driven by someone who had used cannabis within the previous two hours. Such statistics underscore how important roadside marijuana testing equipment is, and the nanotechnology-driven SannTek 315 breathalyzer is an answer to that need.

However, the authorities have to contend with the reality that while it is easy to detect alcohol, marijuana presents numerous challenges since it is fat-soluble. The THC in marijuana may remain in someone’s muscle tissues without that individual showing any sign that they are intoxicated by the drug.

Consequently, it is harder to prove cannabis intoxication when compared to proving that someone is intoxicated/impaired by alcohol.

This is where the SannTek 315 device comes in. The makers of this device claim that their invention has the capability of making an accurate determination of how much THC a person consumed within the past 3-4 hours. Based on these findings, the police can decide whether the person can be prosecuted or not.

This claim may be questionable, given that the scientific community is yet to agree on how much THC can impair a person. To compound matters further, tolerance levels vary, so what can impair one person may not have any effect on another person who uses marijuana more regularly or heavily.

Nevertheless, the innovators at SannTek Labs Inc. hope that their device will attract the attention (and money) of police departments in the U.S. For that to happen, the U.S. NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) has to first test and approve the products for use. Each device is estimated to cost between $800 and $1,000 although the products aren’t on sale as yet.

Industry watchers are of the view that the cannabis industry, including actors like MustGrow Biologics Corp. (CSE: MGRO) and Nabis Holdings (CSE: NAB) (OTC: NABIF) (FRA: 71P), may be looking to innovators like the ones at SannTek Labs Inc. for solutions to some of the nagging questions about cannabis use by drivers.

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420 with CNW – Marijuana Legalization Takes a Step Forward in South Dakota

August 19, 2019 15:20:06

South Dakota is one of the few states in the U.S. that hasn’t legalized marijuana for either recreational or medicinal use. However, this may change if the recent flurry of activity to certify legalization measures eventually bears fruit on voting day in 2020. One particular ballot measure has recently earned an official explanation written by the state’s attorney general.

This measure is a rather ambitious one because it seeks to legalize medical marijuana, recreational marijuana and industrial hemp, all in one fell swoop.

The recreational use of marijuana would be legalized through an amendment to the state constitution while the state legislature would be mandated to debate and pass laws regulating medical marijuana and hemp.

In his explanation of the measure, Jason Ravnsborg, the South Dakota Attorney General, wrote that the measure seeks to legalize the use, possession, transport and distribution of cannabis by adults who are 21 years old or older. He added that cannabis plants and products produced from those plants may also be permitted under clearly defined circumstances.

Additionally, the department of revenue in the state would issue licenses to businesses that wished to cultivate, manufacture, test or distribute marijuana. Local authorities may opt out of allowing marijuana businesses to operate within their jurisdictions, according to the ballot initiative.

The AG’s explanation also emphasizes that the marijuana measure doesn’t make industrial hemp legal. Hemp can only be legalized once the legislature enacts an enabling law.

The initiative proposes that an excise tax of 15 percent should be levied on all sales of marijuana. This revenue will be used to fund the activities related to regulating the marijuana industry, and what remains will go to education and the general fund from which other state activities or programs are funded.

This explanation is similar to the one that the AG issued with respect to another proposed amendment to legalize medical cannabis in South Dakota.

The attorney general’s office also revealed that a few more measures are awaiting certification by his office. For any of those measures to make it onto the state ballot, the activists behind it must gather at least 33,921 verifiable signatures from voters in the state.

For now, it isn’t yet clear whether the campaigners will rally around one initiative rather than each group of advocates going it alone. Industry experts believe that it would be in the interest of the entire cannabis industry, including players like Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) and Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTCQB: MCOA), to combine forces and promote one initiative so that the chances of success can be increased in this largely conservative state.

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420 with CNW – Female Legislators from Across the US Hold Marijuana Conference in Colorado

August 19, 2019 03:20:22

A total of thirty female state legislators from across the country have converged in Denver, Colorado to attend a marijuana policy summit. This summit is organized by the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL).

The female lawmakers who attend this event will learn about the way in which marijuana laws have been evolving, how the industry is licensed and taxed, the available science on the public health concerns regarding marijuana, and many other topics.

The participants in this summit will also be given an opportunity to tour a facility where marijuana is dispensed so that the lawmakers can witness the process and interact with the people working at that dispensary.

The website of the event states that NFWL is bringing together female lawmakers from states where cannabis is already legal or is in the process of being legalized so that the legislators can learn from one another. This two-day summit ends today and we shall be bringing you the details of what transpired.

Nine foundation members are scheduled to address the summit. The most notable of this group includes Rep. Kimberly Dudik (D) from Montana who is planning to contest to become the attorney general of the state. Others are Sen. Donna Kim (D) from Hawaii, Rep. Lois Landgraf (R) from Colorado and Rep. Karen Camper (D) from Tennessee.

In total, eight marijuana panels are planned for the event. The first panel will focus on the marijuana policies in different states, starting with Colorado which legalized marijuana first. The policies of the states that legalized later on will also be discussed to give the summit its proper legal context.

The second panel will focus on commercial marijuana operations. Here, the different marijuana products and their potency will be discussed, followed by an overview of the different categories into which these products are bunched together for licensing purposes. Other licenses in the industry will also be covered.

Another panel will look at marijuana and human health. The focus of this particular panel discussion will be on CBD and the need for clinical trials to be done so that more information can be availed regarding the potential of this compound. There will be a discussion of how the healthcare system is working in the wake of the marijuana industry.

Another panel at the summit will look at the importance of public safety. Here, the experience of cannabis legalization in Colorado will be looked at as a case study of the different law enforcement challenges that emerged after legalization and the lessons learned from the expected and unexpected public health consequences of marijuana legalization.

In short, the panels will cover the entire gamut of issues connected to marijuana legalization so that participants can leave when they are better equipped to make the right decisions when these issues come up for debate in their jurisdictions.

Experts are convinced that summits like this one held in Colorado are good news to industry players like Hemptown USA and IONIC Brands Corp. (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) because the events normalize conversations about marijuana and result in rational decisions about the substance.

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420 with CNW – NIDA Unveils Cannabis Research Priority List

August 16, 2019 15:20:26

In a notice that was published on Wednesday, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) provided a list of the areas that it considers a priority for marijuana research to focus on. These research objectives show that the federal government is taking note of the increasing levels of success that are being registered by advocates who want to see U.S. marijuana law reform.

NIDA observes that the pace at which marijuana policy reform is taking place outpaces the rate at which knowledge is becoming available to help countries around the world to ascertain how the public health effects of the marijuana policy changes can be assessed.

When the list of 13 priorities is analyzed, it is apparent that the federal agency has decided to be broad-minded as it seeks to understand the wave of cannabis legalization across the country. For example, the agency doesn’t just want to know what effects cannabis has, but also wants to learn why people take to medical marijuana and continue using it.

Some of the other objectives listed in the notice of special interest include developing standards that can be followed while measuring the dosage, impairment and intoxication by cannabis.

Another objective seeks to understand how using marijuana alongside or in substitution of other substances, such as alcohol, prescription and non-prescription drugs, tobacco affects health outcomes. The NIDA notice calls this “polysubstance use.”

The federal agency also wants to know how marijuana industry practices, such as marketing, taxes and product prices impact the health outcomes of cannabis use. From this research objective, one can read that NIDA wants to find out whether cannabis industry players are doing anything to make access to marijuana easier, and whether anything can be done (through taxes, for example) to make the drug less accessible.

Of interest to NIDA are the different policies and systems under which marijuana distribution is done in various jurisdictions across the U.S. Which combination of policies and practices offers the best ways to minimize the potential harms of marijuana to the public?

The recent months have seen a number of federal agencies publish notices of marijuana research funding opportunities. In fact, in May this year NIDA advertised a position which to all intents and purposes required someone who would prepare and analyze cannabis rolls/joints for research purposes.

Industry watchers believe that marijuana industry actors like Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) and Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: GRYN)  will view this newly published notice authored by NIDA as a sign that the federal government may be considering how to reform its marijuana policies without taking too many chances on matters of public health.

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420 with CNW – Illinois Governor Signs Two Bills Expanding Medical Marijuana Program

August 16, 2019 03:20:53

As another sign of his pledge to make marijuana accessible to Illinois residents, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed two more bills on Monday expanding the medical marijuana program of the state. He stated that the signing ceremony was a message to all medical marijuana users in the state that the state government was on their side.

Senate Bill 2023 was intended to make the medical marijuana program permanent in Illinois. Under the law which legalized medical marijuana back in 2013, the program was transitional and had been given a lifespan of four years.

This particular bill also added 11 conditions to the list of qualifying conditions for which patients can get a recommendation from a doctor to use medical marijuana. The additional conditions include migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic pain, polycystic kidney disease and several other conditions.

Starting in January next year, patients on the medical marijuana program will also be allowed to grow a maximum of five cannabis plants. These plants should be in locked areas that are far from public view.

As soon as Senate Bill 2023 was signed, physicians’ assistants and nurse practitioners were allowed to start certifying patients who wished to enroll on the medical marijuana program.

Senate Bill 455 was also signed on Monday. Under this law, kids who are registered to use medical cannabis can now starting getting their treatment on school premises as long as the administration of the medical marijuana is supervised by a member of staff at the school.

The bill also emphasizes that no one who hasn’t attained the age of 21 will be allowed to legally buy marijuana that can be smoked.

The medical marijuana program has seen many modifications from the original program of 2013 which was variously described as too restrictive. For example, under that law, patients had to get a written recommendation from a doctor before being certified to use medical marijuana and they could only buy 2.5 ounces every fortnight. The patients also had to make a pledge that they would never use medical marijuana in the presence of kids or in public. The number of qualifying conditions was also smaller, but most of these restrictions have gradually been eased.

Additionally, the state instituted an Opioid Alternative Pilot Program in February. Under this program, Illinois residents who have opioid abuse problems can have an accelerated path to temporary access to medical cannabis.

As the country counts down to next year when recreational marijuana will become available to residents, experts believe that marijuana industry participants like Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (OTC: DVLP) and Grapefruit Boulevard Investments Inc. (OTCQB: IGNG) are pleased by the progressive way in which matters of the cannabis industry are being handled in Illinois.

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420 with CNW – Outside Lands Makes News as First US Festival to Sell Weed On-Site

August 15, 2019 15:20:15

Last weekend saw festival-goers in Northern California treated to the first ever major festival to sell marijuana on-site. This happened during the Outside Lands music festival which was held between August 9 and 11 in San Francisco at the Golden Gate Park.

The event had a cordoned-off area called Grass Lands where marijuana and music lovers were delighted to learn that they could buy different marijuana products. More than 20 cannabis vendors were in this section of the festival grounds to serve customers.

While consuming marijuana in public is still illegal in California, the Outside Lands music festival provided a rare opportunity for people to buy and consume pre-rolled joints, marijuana-infused chocolates and other products. People who wanted to smoke their weed could do so in a clearly marked smoking area.

The Outside Lands festival was also notable because it had another first for California. State law doesn’t permit the sale of weed and alcohol within the same venue, but festival attendees could enjoy both. The only restriction was that no one was allowed to enter Grass Lands with an alcoholic beverage, but alcohol was abundant in the other sections of the festival venue.

Grass Lands made its first appearance at the Outside Lands festival last year. During its maiden appearance, only educational materials were available for festival-goers to learn about marijuana and its numerous benefits.

This year, the organizers of Grass Lands had to wait until August 7 when the San Francisco Office of Cannabis finally approved the application for on-site sale of marijuana during the festival. This approval came just two days before the Outside Lands festival was due to start.

The people who attended the festival were allowed to buy a maximum of 2grams of marijuana concentrates while those who wanted cannabis flower could only buy up to 7grams of pot.

Many of the vendors at Grass Lands, such as Kiva Confections and NUG, revealed that their objective in taking part during this year’s Outside Lands festival was to help in making conversations about cannabis and its use normal in society.

As the first event at which cannabis has been sold and consumed in the state, this year’s Outside Lands could be a pointer of what is yet to come for the cannabis industry.

It is widely believed that the entire cannabis industry, including participants like Earth Science Tech Inc. (OTCQB: ETST) and Geyser Brands Inc. (TSX.V: GYSR), applauded the success of this festival because other jurisdictions could borrow a leaf and ease up on the consumption of marijuana during outdoor events.

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420 with CNW – The American Bar Association Asks Congress to Pass Legislation Allowing States to Enact Their Own Cannabis Laws

August 15, 2019 03:20:13

The American Bar Association-ABA passed a resolution on Monday calling on Congress to let states pass and implement their own marijuana laws. The resolution also wants marijuana to be rescheduled or descheduled by the federal government.

This resolution was adopted during this year’s annual general meeting of the ABA held in San Francisco. While the proponents of the resolution waived their time to talk about that resolution, the resolution was passed without any audible opposition to it.

The ABA emphasized that it didn’t favor or disagree with marijuana legalization, but their chief concern was the untenable contradictions between the federal marijuana laws and the marijuana policies of the states that have opted to legalize the drug for medical and/or recreational use.

The members specifically refer to the complications that state-legal marijuana businesses face on a daily basis, such as being targets because of operating in cash alone. The companies also pay very high federal taxes since the tax-deductible expenses that other businesses enjoy aren’t applicable to marijuana businesses.

The association of 411,000 members therefore urged Congress to pass a law that exempts any marijuana cultivation, processing, manufacture, distribution, and use from the Controlled Substances Act as long as such activity complies with state law.

The resolution of ABA also points out that the spending riders and the guidance memos written by the Department of Justice are not enough to address the regulatory uncertainty. For example, the spending riders have to be revisited each year, and it isn’t clear for how long they will keep being approved. A clear example is the uncertainty surrounding the spending rider covering recreational marijuana. The marijuana industry doesn’t know whether the Senate will endorse that DOJ spending rider, so uncertainty remains.

The American Bar Association also wants the federal government to support marijuana research so that states and the federal government make science-based decisions on the drug. ABA points out that while the DEA called for applications from organizations and companies which could provide research-grade marijuana, no action has been taken three years after the applications were submitted.

The resolution indicates that while the body of knowledge about marijuana, such as its medicinal properties, has grown from the time marijuana was placed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), no step has been taken to adjust the scheduling of the drug and yet other substances, such as alcohol, have been removed. Consequently, the revision of the scheduling of marijuana is overdue, according to the ABA.

Analysts are convinced that industry players like Chemistree Technology Inc. (CSE: CHM) (OTCQB: CHMJF) and ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) fully agree with the resolution passed by the American Bar Association, but they also wonder how long it will take lawmakers to finally act on this matter.

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420 with CNW – Using Medical Marijuana in Florida Could Affect Gun Ownership

August 14, 2019 15:20:59

As more patients get certified to use medical marijuana in Florida, it has come to light that their use of this particular drug could prevent them from purchasing a gun if they declared that they use state-legal marijuana. This reality also applies to medical and recreational marijuana users in states where such use is legal.

When someone goes to buy a gun, he or she is required to fill ATF Form 4473. This form captures all the relevant records pertaining to the firearm you wish to purchase, including details about the buyer.

Section 11e of that form clearly stipulates that the use of marijuana remains a federal crime even if states have legalized the drug. In short, even if medical cannabis is legal in Florida, that legality is of no consequence during the purchase of firearms.

For now, many people may not yet be aware of the implication of using medical marijuana and its effects on gun ownership, but lawyers warn that people will start taking notice or being upset if their applications to buy guns are rejected or when they face criminal charges related to owning a gun when one is a user of marijuana.

However, Craig Kailimai, the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the ATF office in Tampa, Florida says that it is unlikely that the federal government could prosecute gun owners who use medical marijuana in Florida unless the law enforcement agencies can prove that the individual poses a real threat of violence.

Kailimai is quick to add that while charges may not be instituted, it remains a crime to buy a gun if you are a user of marijuana. But, the ATF and the federal government will only pick interest in a marijuana user who conforms to state marijuana laws if such a user becomes violent or reveals violent tendencies.

Unless federal marijuana laws change, people who wish to act in accordance with the strict spirit and letter of the law could be faced with a difficult choice between taking the medical marijuana that they need to deal with their health condition, or to buy and own a firearm.

Analysts believe that marijuana industry players like Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (OTCQB: NUGS) and Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) could be citing such contradictions between federal and state laws as they campaign for marijuana law reforms at the federal level. No one should have to choose between using medical marijuana and giving up his or her right to own a firearm in the U.S.

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420 with CNW – Why You Should Inform Your Anesthesiologist About Your Cannabis Use

August 14, 2019 03:20:33

Doctors in Colorado are urging their patients to disclose their cannabis use habits if the patients are due to undergo a surgical procedure regardless of whether that surgery is routine or major surgery.

This call comes after a small study was done on how the medical community was using one common anesthetic drug, propofol, which is used to sedate patients before surgery. The researchers found that on average, the people who used marijuana required approximately thrice the amount of sedation that non-cannabis users required.

These results made the researchers to wonder what additional risks, such as breathing problems, marijuana users may face when they undergo surgery using such high amounts of anesthetics.

In partial response to such concerns, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists updated the guidelines its members use during their work. The amended guidelines now require anesthetic nurses to take additional steps to keep the airways of marijuana users clear while the patients undergo surgery. Another provision also advises the nurses to refrain from using any anesthetic drugs (sedatives) that could potentially affect the heart rate of marijuana users.

The doctors in Colorado explain that they picked interest in the patients’ use of marijuana because the drug can affect how much sedation should be administered prior to a surgical procedure.

Luckily for the medical professionals in Colorado, marijuana has been legal for years, so patients are unlikely to be guarded about revealing their cannabis use habits. This is because the stigma directed at marijuana users has been knocked back to a great extent.

This open discussion with doctors is timely, because the National Survey on Drug Use and Health done in 2017 indicated that the number of people in Colorado who reported that they had used marijuana at least once within the past 30 days increased to 17 percent from 8 percent in 2006 when a similar survey was done. For comparison, the average past 30-day marijuana use in the country is 9 percent.

The larger proportion of people using marijuana in the state means that more people could be exposed to risks during and after surgery if the patients aren’t forthcoming to their doctors so that appropriate precautions are taken.

While more research may still be needed to ascertain what specific effects marijuana use brings to patients besides requiring larger doses of sedatives, it is in your best interest to let your doctor know even if you live in an area where marijuana is still illegal. The risks of keeping quiet about your marijuana use as you go in for surgery outweigh those of full disclosure.

For now, everyone, including marijuana industry participants like Willow Biosciences Corp. (CSE: WLLW) and Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI), who minds about people’s health would like the scientific community to speed up their inquiry into what the medical community needs to do to keep marijuana users safe before, during and after undergoing surgery. Otherwise, scaremongers may use the gap to spread unfounded rumors about cannabis use.

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420 with CNW – Cannabis Could Help Millennials Deal with Burnout

August 13, 2019 15:20:02

The World Health Organization describes burnout as a work-related health condition characterized by chronic stress, exhaustion, cynicism and a reduction in personal efficiency. More and more millennials are admitting that they are burnt out even if people from older generations generally regard this age-group as being composed of people who feel entitled, are irresponsible and cannot hold down a job (the way baby boomers could stay at the same job all their lives). Recent research shows that more millennials are self-reporting themselves as burnt out, and marijuana could help them deal with this condition.

While relaxation techniques like yoga and deep breathing can help to deal with the symptoms of burnout, a sizeable number of millennials are inquiring about how cannabis can help with this condition.

A marijuana dispensary owner in Toronto revealed that she sees more young people asking how marijuana can help them to combat stress, anxiety, depression and insomnia. These are the classic signs of burnout in these young adults who are bombarded daily by marketing messages which show them that their bodies aren’t good enough and need to be improved, 24/7 access to their smartphones means that they never get to plug out (in the same way that older people could take their landline phones off the hook if they didn’t want to be disturbed), and so many pressures unique to this era.

In 2018, Washington State University conducted research to find out how the individuals who reported that they were experiencing different symptoms of burnout, such as anxiety, stress and depression perceived the effect of smoking different quantities and strains of marijuana in helping them with those symptoms at home.

The researchers found that if people took at least ten puffs on a blend of marijuana which was high in THC and also high in CBD, they experienced higher levels of reduction in stress, depression and anxiety.

While this research may not on its own prove that marijuana is useful as a treatment for burnout, these findings provide a clear indication that the possibility exists and it should be explored further.

If larger randomized double-blind clinical studies confirm that marijuana can indeed treat the cocktail of symptoms linked to burnout, it could save millions of people from getting hooked on prescription medications for these symptoms. Analysts are convinced that industry players like VPR Brands LP (OTC: VPRB) and Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) are waiting for research to confirm what they have always known about the effects of cannabis on burnout.

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420 with CNW – Study Reviews How Cannabis Inhibits and Kills Cancer Cells

August 13, 2019 03:20:59

A recent scientific review conducted by researchers at Amity University in India has concluded that the legal status of marijuana should be reconsidered given that there is a lot of research suggesting that compounds from marijuana can inhibit the growth of tumors and also aid the management of different forms of cancer.

The researchers focused on the scientific literature available on the subjects of how different cannabinoids act on various cancers, stimulate appetite, relieve pain and combat nausea.

They discovered that while marijuana compounds can help in treating the symptoms caused by chemotherapy, marijuana shows promise in slowing down the growth of tumors and it can actually kill cancer cells in some cases.

The vast majority of the scientific studies which were included in this review were in vitro (in a test tube) studies while other studies had mice as their test subjects.

There was also a clinical trial which showed that the patients who had an aggressive form of brain cancer exhibited a higher (83 percent) one-year survival rate when given certain cannabinoids as compared to the patients who were treated using a placebo (53 percent one-year survival rate).

Another study included in the review also showed that blood cancer cells which were exposed to two synthetic cannabinoids showed a high rate of mediated apoptosis (programmed cell death). This means that the cannabinoids caused the cancer cells to “commit suicide.”

The researchers point out that not much research has been done on the effect of cannabinoids on breast, oral, liver and lung cancers but those researchers were able to find some studies which revealed that mice with certain types of lung cancer exhibited reduced tumor growth beneath the skin and the cancers didn’t spread as fast from their lungs once those mice were treated with THC.

Even if THC has been given a lot of attention by researchers studying how marijuana can help in the treatment of different cancers, the Amity University team found evidence that other cannabis compounds could also be therapeutic.

For example, they found a study which showed that a certain line of breast cancer significantly reduced its invasiveness and proliferation when those breast cancer cells were exposed to a synthetic form of CBD.

The researchers conclude that on the strength of the existing research pointing to the potential of different marijuana compounds as therapeutic, it is important for the legal status of marijuana (currently regarded as a controlled substance by international conventions) to be revised.

Analysts believe that this call for the revision of the legal status of marijuana is one that industry participants like VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) support wholeheartedly since it would unlock the full potential of the cannabis plant once unfettered research is done.

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420 with CNW – Arizona Cannabis Legalization Effort Takes First Step

August 12, 2019 15:20:40

The Smart and Safe Arizona Initiative has filed a petition with the Secretary of State for clearance so that the group can start a campaign to gather signatures which will see marijuana legalization put on the state’s 2020 ballot.

Under the initiative, adults who are 21 or older will be able to buy, possess, consume and cultivate marijuana in the state. The initiative also has provisions that will make it possible for people with prior low-level marijuana convictions to have their records wiped clean.

Under the proposal, a fraction of the tax revenue generated from the sale of recreational marijuana will be allocated to the community colleges in the state, as well as to the health and infrastructure sectors.

Some of the provisions in this initiative favor the medical marijuana companies which are currently operating in Arizona. For example, the proposal suggests that the medical marijuana dispensaries in the state will have first priority as retail licenses are issued to companies that would like to participate in the distribution of recreational marijuana. Additional retailers can then be selected randomly by the Arizona Department of Health once the medical cannabis dispensaries have been granted retail licenses.

While this initiative has provisions which are intended to win the support of the marijuana industry in the state, there are other provisions which favor the customer. For instance, the inclusion of home cultivation is good for residents because it gives them a way to keep their costs low, if they have the interest in growing their own marijuana.

The proposed legalization initiative suggests some restrictions on marijuana edibles. These include a ban on the sale of gummy worms and gummy bears which resemble products consumed by children. The THC content of marijuana edibles would also be capped at 10mg per serving.

This initiative is coming at a time when support for marijuana legalization is high, but a number of factors may make the work of the campaigners hard.

For example, Gov. Doug Ducey (R) is opposed to marijuana legalization and is on record saying he was glad that a previous ballot measure in 2016 had failed.

The campaigners will also be aware that medical marijuana was legalized through a slim majority during the elections of 2010. Getting the 237,645 voter signatures to put the initiative on the ballot may therefore the easy part while the real work lies in convincing voters that marijuana legalization is good for them and the state.

For now, the activists in Arizona can count on the support of the cannabis industry in the state as well as the growing interest in seeing an end to marijuana prohibition across the U.S. as factors working in their favor.

Industry analysts believe that marijuana industry actors like Therma Bright Inc. (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF) and TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FRA: TH8) will be watching events in Arizona closely in the run up to the elections.

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420 with CNW – 4 Mistakes You Should Avoid While Making Marijuana Edibles

August 12, 2019 03:20:09

Nearly all people learn how to make marijuana edibles through personal experiments that have their fair share of “trial and error.” However, there are a number of common mistakes that you can be on guard for as you venture into your journey of marijuana culinary delight. The following are some tips to help you stay clear of making many mistakes.

Decarboxylate Your Weed

Fresh cannabis will not transfer its effects to the different food items to which you add it. The effects of the weed can only be unlocked through a process called decarboxylation. To decarboxylate the weed, heat the marijuana on its own before you add it into your recipe. You will know that decarboxylation has occurred when the smell of your weed gets overpowering. Now is the time to add the marijuana to the products you are preparing. If you add raw weed, what you prepare will have a terrible taste and no one who consumes those edibles will get high.

Grind the Weed Sparingly

Finely ground weed is hard to strain from the oil you infuse it in, and the edibles you prepare will have a grassy taste as well as a green tint. Avoid these problems by grinding the marijuana sparingly so that it remains in sizeable particles that can be caught by a strainer. Grinding the marijuana in your hands is a good way to avoid overdoing it, so leave your fancy grinder out of this.

Stick to the Basics When Heating Weed

As a beginner, it is helpful to heat your oven to 245°F before you let the marijuana heat for between 30 and 40 minutes. As you gain more experience, you can tweak the temperature range and the duration of heating depending on how you want your edibles to taste. Otherwise, forgetting the basics of heating will result in costly lessons that will leave you frustrated that you just can’t seem to get the process right.

Err on the Side of Caution When Determining Dosage

Did you prepare the cannabis-infused oil yourself? Establish how strong it is by taking a teaspoon of that oil and observe how your body and mind respond in an hour. The buzz you feel will guide you on how much oil to use when making different servings of marijuana edibles. In this way, you will expect how high each edible will make you and there will be no unpleasant surprises.

It would be nice to know what marijuana industry players like The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) and The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) suggest beginners can do to simplify the process of making cannabis edibles.

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420 with CNW – Medical Marijuana Finally Available in Louisiana

August 9, 2019 15:20:54

Last week, we indicated that Louisiana patients could be able to purchase medical marijuana this week, and that has come to pass. On Tuesday, GB Sciences, the cultivator and manufacturer working with Louisiana State University, got approval from the state regulator to ship a batch of medical marijuana products to licensed pharmacies after the samples that were taken by the regulator passed the tests they were subjected to.

Most of the nine pharmacies which secured licenses to sell medical marijuana across Louisiana are widely expected to open their doors to patients by the end of this week.

Gary Hess, a combat veteran, was one of the first two people to buy medical marijuana in the state after the Tuesday ribbon-cutting ceremony performed by Capitol Wellness Solutions, one of the licensed pharmacies in Louisiana. Hess told the media that he was glad that he could finally use medical marijuana legally in the presence of his family.

The combat veteran revealed that while traveling to California, he used medical marijuana and was astounded by how helpful it was in relieving his PTSD symptoms. He added it was a big relief for medical marijuana to become available in his home state.

Fred Mills, the state senator and pharmacist who sponsored the bill which brought medical marijuana to Louisiana, stated that he had never imagined that it would take this long for medical marijuana products to become available to patients after the appropriate law was passed four years ago. Mills added that he was disturbed to keep receiving desperate phone calls from patients who kept asking him how much longer they must wait before getting relief from their symptoms. He was therefore glad that the long wait has finally come to an end and those patients could start visiting legal sources of the medical marijuana products they need.

88 doctors have so far been given the nod to start recommending patients who qualify to join the medical marijuana program. The state has a list of qualifying conditions for which patients can access the program.

Currently, Louisiana law only allows medical cannabis products that are in the form of oils, tinctures, pills, inhalers and other such forms, but it doesn’t permit the smoking of medical marijuana.

The state has left pharmacies to set their own product retail prices, and interested patients will pay out of pocket since medical insurers aren’t covering this form of treatment. The product prices are expected to vary between $99 and $200, according to a representative of one of the pharmacies which have received consignments of the products made by GB Sciences. The products made by Southern University and its partner will take a while to be available since they have just planted their maiden crop.

For now, analysts believe that industry actors like Sproutly Canada Inc. (CSE: SPR) (OTCQB: SRUTF) (FRA: 38G) and Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) are glad that the far south of the U.S. has got the first state permitting medical marijuana.

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420 with CNW – Luxembourg Reveals Intention to Become First in Europe to Legalize Marijuana

August 9, 2019 03:20:45

Luxembourg’s health minister has confirmed that the country plans to legalize recreational marijuana and he has urged other European Union (EU) member states to relax their own marijuana laws. If the country ends prohibition, it will be the first European country to take this bold step in defiance of UN conventions on the matter.

Etienne Schneider, Luxembourg’s health minister, said that the current drug policy which has been in existence in the country for the past 50 years hasn’t had the desired effect because prohibition only served to make marijuana more appealing to the youth. He added that he hoped that the citizens of Luxembourg would all become more open-minded towards drugs.

According to the legalization plan, residents who are at least 18-years old would be able to buy, possess and use marijuana in Luxembourg two years from now. The state plans to create an agency through which the production and distribution of marijuana will be regulated.

The draft law through which this legalization will be implemented is expected to be unveiled later this year. The health minister revealed that the draft law is likely to include provisions banning visitors from buying marijuana during their stay in Luxembourg. Schneider says this provision is necessary in order to prevent the country from becoming a destination for “drug tourists.”

The legalization law is also likely to ban the home cultivation of marijuana while also decriminalizing the possession of less than 28grams of the drug by minors between 12 and 17 years of age. However, minors who contravene this rather liberal provision will face stiff penalties.

Luxembourg’s health minister also said that he was keen to convince other countries in the EU to follow Luxembourg’s lead and reform their own marijuana laws.

According to additional information provided by Schneider, there is likely to be limited resistance to the plan to legalize marijuana in Luxembourg because a coalition of the Liberals, the Greens and the Social Democrats agreed to this plan. Last year, Felix Braz (the justice minister) and Schneider flew to Canada to see how one of the largest Canadian pot companies was producing marijuana for the recreational market.

Medical marijuana is already legal in Luxembourg and the possession of limited amounts of marijuana was decriminalized. Full legalization therefore seems to be the next logical step for this EU country.

It is unclear how other EU countries will respond to the legalization of cannabis in Luxembourg. The Netherlands is currently the only country in the EU which tolerates recreational marijuana since the drug is neither illegal nor legal. Coffee shops openly sell marijuana even if the cultivation and processing of the substance remains illegal in the country.

Pundits believe that the global cannabis industry, including actors like Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) and SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING), could be very pleased by the news coming from Luxembourg since this may trigger a domino effect in other EU countries.

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420 with CNW – Former FDA Boss Says Federal Marijuana Decriminalization Should Be Considered

August 8, 2019 15:20:27

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former director of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has revealed that he believes that there are valid reasons why the U.S. federal government should consider decriminalizing marijuana at a national level. Gottlieb was speaking on Wednesday during an interview with C-SPAN’s Washington Journal.

Responding to a caller from Washington State who revealed that the legalization of recreational marijuana was showing good results in the state, Gottlieb remarked that it was important to draw a distinction between decriminalization and legalization.

The former director revealed that in his opinion, it wasn’t right from a public policy perspective to keep incarcerating people for low-level marijuana possession and those people suffer because of the resultant criminal records and yet other people who commit more serious offenses don’t suffer as much.

As a follow up question to this response, the show host asked Scott Gottlieb whether he ever made similar statements to the White House while he was still the FDA head. He responded that he had not, and added that his work at the FDA was focused on public health issues and delving into decriminalization would have been beyond his mandate.

Gottlieb explained that he is personally opposed to the legalization of marijuana, especially adult-use marijuana, because it raises public health concerns regarding how the developing brains of minors will be affected in the long-term due to the use of marijuana.

It should be remembered that recent research has shown that the rates of teen cannabis use reduce once states legalize recreational cannabis, contradicting the view held by the former FDA chief.

Dr. Scott Gottlieb also stated that there is need for the federal government to come up with a system which standardizes the marijuana laws in the states which have enacted laws to end cannabis prohibition. In his view, some states are “too permissive” while others have adequate protections in place, such as on matters of access by minors. Federal action would raise the bar and ensure that the states which legalize marijuana do so in a way that meets the minimum standards established by the federal government.

However, Gottlieb admitted that this is unlikely to happen any time soon since the federal government still has a lot of catching up to do on matters of marijuana. Analysts think industry players like Nabis Holdings Inc. (CSE: NAB) (OTC: NABIF) (FRA: 71P) and Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX.V: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI) can only wait until voters put their elected leaders under immense pressure so that they implement marijuana law reforms.

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420 with CNW – Florida Personal Injury Lawyer Turns Around and Decides to Back Marijuana Legalization Drive

August 8, 2019 03:20:42

Last week, we reported that Regulate Florida, an advocacy group campaigning to put marijuana legalization on the 2020 state ballot had gathered enough valid votes to get the Supreme Court to review the language of their petition and that John Morgan, the personal injury lawyer who had bankrolled an initiative to legalize medical marijuana had declined to support the current push to legalize recreational marijuana saying that in his opinion, Florida wasn’t ready for such a shift. Now the lawyer has made a 180-degree turn and has decided to put his weight behind efforts to make adult-use marijuana legal in the state in 2020.

Initially, John Morgan had opted to back an initiative to raise the minimum wage in Florida rather than support attempts to get a measure on recreational marijuana voted on during the next elections.

However, the lawyer wrote on his Twitter account on Tuesday that he was too old to care (about what critics think) and that he believed that marijuana should be legal in Florida. Morgan said that he believes that there is time and money to push for legalization through a ballot measure and now that he had helped to gather sufficient signatures to put the minimum wage issue on the ballot, he would now turn his attention to marijuana legalization.

The self-appointed “pot daddy” wrote that his change of mind came about after marijuana industry leaders who had the financial muscle to get marijuana legalized sooner rather than later approached him and asked for his involvement.

John Morgan admitted that while getting a measure approved for inclusion on the ballot will be very hard, such an initiative will pass with overwhelming support once the matter is up for a decision on Election Day.

Morgan was tightlipped about the identity of the “industry leaders” who contacted him, but one of the legalization campaigns is being spearheaded by a lobbyist who is on the payroll of MedMen, a medical marijuana dispensary chain.

Any measure that is included on the ballot must get at least 60 percent voter approval before the constitution can be amended. In 2014, Morgan backed a move to have medical marijuana legalized but that campaign only garnered 58 percent support, which was just shy of the proportion needed to amend the constitution.

For now, analysts believe that industry participants like Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTCQB: MCOA) and MustGrow Biologics Corp. (CSE: MGRO) could be relieved that the experienced marijuana campaigner has jumped into the fray even if he hasn’t yet decided which particular campaign he intends to join.

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420 with CNW – Mexican Government Seeks Public Input on Plans to Legalize Marijuana

August 7, 2019 15:20:20

Mexican legislators have announced plans to hold a series of public meetings in order to gather information on how the public thinks the government should handle the matter of legalizing recreational marijuana in the country. The meetings are planned for August 12, 14 and 16.

The announcements indicate that Mexicans will be free to pass on their suggestions on five different aspects of marijuana legalization. These are public health issues, matters of human rights, how to develop drugs derived from marijuana, how to prevent access to marijuana by minors and how to deal with marijuana addiction.

A translation of the information carried on the government website indicates that the move towards legalizing marijuana is motivated by several factors which include the changing attitude towards prohibition at the international level and the Supreme Court ruling that declared banning the recreational use of marijuana by adults as unconstitutional. These factors made it necessary to give serious thought to creating a regulated marijuana industry in the country.

The Mexican Senate has created a page where members of the public can find all the details about the planned meetings, as well as how interested people can register to attend the meetings in person. There is also a provision for Mexicans to submit their comments using an online form provided on the website.

The website also indicates that many bills related to marijuana legalization have been filed before the Senate and the content of those bills would form part of what is discussed during the public meetings.

Before the legislative committees start examining those bills, public input will be collected in a transparent and inclusive way so that the final legislation passed will be a true reflection of what the people of Mexico want at this time.

It should be remembered that a few months ago, Julio Ramon Salazar, the chair of the Senate Justice Committee, announced that his committee would use the summer recess to draft a law for the legalization of marijuana in the country.

While there are at least 10 bills seeking to reform Mexico’s marijuana policies, it is widely believed that the bill introduced by Olga Sanchez Cordero, the Mexican Secretary of Interior, is the one that is most likely to be passed by the lawmakers.

Marijuana reform is supported to the very top tiers of decision making in Mexico, with President Manuel Obrador saying that it is unsustainable to continue the war on drugs. He even went so far as suggesting in his National Development Plan that marijuana should be decriminalized.

Marijuana industry analysts would be eager to know what players like IONIC Brands Corp. (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) and Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) think will be the regional ramifications of Mexico legalizing marijuana.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – NECANN Fall Events to Highlight Key Facets, Timely Topics of Cannabis Industry

August 7, 2019 10:15:23

This fall in New Jersey, Maine and Rhode Island, the New England Cannabis Network (“NECANN”) will host several conventions designed to draw business professionals, growers and consumers together and highlight key facets and timely topics of the cannabis industry. NECANN’s upcoming events include: The New Jersey Cannabis Convention, to be held from September 14-15, 2019 at the A.C. Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey; The 5th Annual Maine Cannabis Convention, to be held October 5-6, 2019, at the Portland Sports Complex in Portland, Maine; and The 5th Annual Rhode Island Cannabis Convention, at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence on October 12, 2019. Many of the cannabis industry’s timely topics to be covered in the events include legalization, banking, payment processing, packaging, patient education, displays and fixtures, cultivation, manufacturing, hemp, hydroponics, legal resources, accessories, POS and management software, private equity and investment resources.

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The New England Cannabis Network (“NECANN”) has been creating resource hubs for the rapidly expanding cannabis industry since 2014. NECANN’s events are where businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, educators, patients, advocates and consumers can connect, learn and grow. Individually created conventions focused on each local market’s unique needs and opportunities are a superior alternative to the generic national canna-convention franchises found everywhere. NECANN takes a collaborative approach to each convention that has resulted in consistently high ROI for exhibitors, sponsors and attendees and the local cannabis market. Cannabis-related advocacy groups or non-profits are encouraged to contact NECANN, which is proud to sponsor donated booths wherever NECANN local cannabis conferences are held. For more information about upcoming NECANN cannabis conventions or to register, please visit: https://NECANN.com.

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420 with CNW – Oregon Law Forbids the Sale of Marijuana Byproducts

August 7, 2019 03:20:41

As Oregon struggles with an oversupply of marijuana on its recreational market, it has emerged that the law under which adult-use marijuana was legalized bans the sale of cannabis byproducts out of state.

This information was revealed by Caleb Mata, the CEO of Oregon Genetics. Mata raised this issue when he was speaking at a listening event organized in July by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC).

OLCC says that under the current law in the state, every product that is derived from marijuana is regarded as marijuana, and that is why it cannot be legally transported or sold out of state. This rule also applies to cannabis byproducts, such as the terpenes Mata talked about, which don’t contain any THC.

Mata believes that the state trapped itself when it passed such a provision in its law because the marijuana industry will struggle to survive if such clauses remain in the laws regulating the industry.

He is convinced that allowing the cannabis industry in Oregon to sell terpenes (cannabis flavors that can be obtained by distilling the plant) and other byproducts free from THC may provide a lifeline to fixing the glut on the Oregon marijuana market.

Terpenes attract high prices online because they can be added to CBD products in states where marijuana is still illegal. The current practice has been to use terpenes which have been extracted from other plants, but marijuana terpenes are distinct and offer a better experience to the users of the products in which these terpenes have been added.

The market for terpenes is unlikely to face the same oversupply challenges that the market for cannabis flower and related products is facing for two key reasons.

The first, as already mentioned, is that marijuana is still illegal in many states and those provide a regular market for terpenes to be added to CBD products.

Secondly, terpenes are volatile and are usually lost as marijuana concentrates, oils and other extracts are being processed. These flavors must then be added after the extraction process, and that means that there will always be a market for the terpenes.

Hugh Palcic, an OLCC commissioner, admitted that Caleb Mata and other members of the industry have a legitimate concern which can only be addressed by reviewing the existing law so that necessary amendments can be made. He added that OLCC is open to any ideas and recommendations that could be beneficial to the industry in Oregon.

It isn’t yet clear to industry analysts how marijuana industry players like Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: GRYN) and Hemptown USA regard the long-term viability of the market for marijuana terpenes.

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420 with CNW – Florida Legislator Files Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

August 6, 2019 15:20:51

Rep. Shevrin Jones (D) has filed a bill in the Florida Assembly seeking to decriminalize the possession of up to 20grams of marijuana. This bill comes at a time when campaigners who wish to have marijuana legalized through a ballot measure have collected and submitted the number of voter signatures required before the Supreme Court of the state can review the language of their petition.

In a press release, Jones said that he was pleased to file this bill as a way to fix the broken criminal justice system of the state. The existing marijuana laws have disproportionately affected people of color who end up losing their student financial aid, access to housing loans, denial of job opportunities and so many other collateral effects of having a marijuana possession conviction on one’s criminal record. Jones adds that he is proud to introduce this law which will put an end to more Floridians being adversely affected by these laws which are implemented in a selective manner.

The bill also makes the possession of less than 600miligrams of THC a non-criminal offense that is punishable by a fine rather than jail time.

Marijuana law reform advocacy groups, such as NORML, have welcomed this new bill saying that Florida has a reputation of having some of the most draconian marijuana laws in the country, so any measure that pegs back those punitive policies will provide much needed relief. NORML pledged to support the legislator in any way they can to ensure that the draft legislation passes in both legislative chambers of the state.

Meanwhile, it isn’t yet clear whether marijuana will be legalized in Florida since attempts to do so legislatively failed and the push to refer the matter to voters is still in its infancy.

However, some jurisdictions within the state have taken matters into their own hands and they are initiating local laws decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession. Cocoa Beach for example approved a measure in May to decriminalize the possession of less than 20grams of cannabis. Tallahassee is also likely to do the same if the efforts of one local lawmaker spearheading a decriminalization drive achieve the desired outcome.

As all this is going on, the state police has admitted that the legalization of industrial hemp has made it harder to prosecute marijuana possession cases. Police officers have therefore been advised to be extra vigilant so that they don’t prosecute people for marijuana-related crimes when those people had hemp, a plant that looks like marijuana but doesn’t cause any psychoactive effects.

Industry analysts believe that cannabis industry players like Grapefruit Boulevard Investments Inc. (OTCQB: IGNG) and Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) could be wondering when the federal government will reform its marijuana policies so that the fragmented reforms being seen in different states can come to an end.

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420 with CNW – Colorado Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana as Alternative to Opioids

August 6, 2019 03:20:13

Across the U.S., more than 130 people die each day due to overdosing on opioids. Colorado has permitted medical marijuana to be used as a way to combat this crisis, at least within its borders. This makes Colorado the third state in the country to give doctors permission to discuss medical marijuana with their patients who need opioids to deal with their acute or post-operative pain.

The other states that have this provision are Illinois and New York. Two other states (New Jersey and Pennsylvania) have allowed patients diagnosed with opioid use disorder to consider medical marijuana as a treatment option.

Rep. Edie Hooton, the Colorado lawmaker who co-sponsored the bill to legalize the use of medical marijuana as an alternative to opioids, said that the law was designed to give doctors the legal protection that they needed in order to discuss medical marijuana freely with their patients. He added that the passing of the bill on Friday now makes it normal for doctors to have this conversation.

While the supporters of this new law say that it will help to curb the opioid crisis in the state, there is insufficient scientific research to support this assertion. One of the studies which is cited to prove that medical marijuana can curb the opioid crisis is a study which was published in JAMA in 2014.

That research found that there was a 25 percent drop in the number of people dying from opioid overdoses in the states where medical marijuana is legal. The data analyzed covered the years between 1999 and 2010.

However, other studies done on the subject have come up with opposite conclusions, with a recent study which expanded the timeframe to 2017 revealing that opioid overdoses increased by almost 23 percent in the states with legal medical marijuana.

As the scientific community works round the clock to build consensus on how useful medical marijuana may be in stemming the tide of deaths associated with opioids, state lawmakers have gone ahead to enact policies and laws permitting the use of marijuana as an alternative to prescription meds for pain. These lawmakers believe that giving patients more options will empower them to choose what they believe will work for them instead of being forced to use opioids, thereby exposing themselves to the well-documented harmful side effects of these drugs.

For example, the state of Illinois launched its Opioid Alternative Pilot Program in January this year in order to gather data on how patients manage their pain if they are allowed to use medical marijuana instead of opioids. So far, 2,000 patients have signed up.

The entire cannabis industry believes that industry players, such as Geyser Brands Inc. (TSX.V: GYSR) and Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (OTC: DVLP), hope that the patient data collected will provide proof that medical marijuana can play a part in taming the opioid crisis.

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420 with CNW – New Mexico Cannabis Legalization Working Group Schedules First Meeting

August 5, 2019 15:20:46

The working group created by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Grisham (D) announced on Friday that it would be holding its first public meeting on August 14. During that meeting, several issues connected to plans to legalize recreational marijuana in the state will be discussed.

Individual residents and groups are free to comment either in advance or during the actual meeting on the topics lined up for the day. During that meeting, the Department of Health will address the people present about the medical cannabis program in the state while the Department of Regulation and Licensing will deliver a presentation about the current status of cannabis regulation.

The committee members will then discuss various issues, such as recreational marijuana marketing, the option of creating state-operated marijuana shops, how licensing should be done and whether a marijuana control division should be created by the state.

The website of the working group has a landing page for almost all the items lined up for discussion during this maiden meeting. On those pages, visitors will find the specific goals that the committee has for that area, the questions that the committee plans to answer on that topic, details about how that particular aspect was going to be legalized under the bill which was put before lawmakers, and how other states have legislated on that matter.

At the bottom of each of those pages, online visitors will find a form that they can use to share their opinion on that specific aspect of marijuana legalization.

For example, on the matter of whether the state should directly run a marijuana retail network, the working group posed a question regarding what risks, if any, the state employees will face by participating in what the federal government calls “drug trafficking.” The committee also posed a question on how else a fair distribution of marijuana shops can be ensured if the state isn’t to be involved in retail sales.

Once an item on the list is discussed extensively, the members of the working group will finally take a vote on the matter and move onto the next item on the agenda. The members of the working committee are also free to suggest policy proposals for discussion by the entire group following a method that will be explained during the meeting on August 14.

Another meeting of this committee will be held on August 27 to handle other matters connected to cannabis legalization.

It should be remembered that Gov. Grisham made a campaign promise to legalize recreational marijuana and she formed the working group after a legalization bill failed to pass in the state senate. The findings of the working group will form the basis of a new legalization bill which will be tabled before lawmakers early next year.

Analysts believe that industry players like ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) and Earth Science Tech Inc. (OTCQB: ETST) will be hoping that the method of using a working group will result in a legalization bill which is widely acceptable to the lawmakers on different sides of this topic.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – CannabisNewsWire Recaps NCIA’s Award-Winning Cannabis Conference and Trade Show

August 5, 2019 09:46:05

Multifaceted financial news and publishing company CannabisNewsWire (“CNW”) on Friday provided a recap of the Cannabis Business Summit & Expo 2019. Hosted by the National Cannabis Industry Association (“NCIA”), the event drew the industry’s best and brightest to the bustling San Jose McEnery Convention Center from July 22 to July 24, 2019. Nearly 10,000 industry executives, thought leaders and innovators crowded the center, which was abuzz with great excitement for the cannabis movement and insight into the latest developments shaping the space. “The expo hall floor was buzzing with hundreds of vendors displaying their products and services as thousands of new prospects walked through,” said CannabisNewsWire Director of Corporate Sales Matt Ernst. “We spoke with fellow exhibitors from many different market sectors, and from their feedback there’s no doubt a great number of valuable connections were made throughout the two-day event. The first day culminated with an interview and performance by Jim Belushi, himself a grower, which proved to be both educational and wildly entertaining. We congratulate NCIA on their successful conference and appreciate the opportunity to work alongside such a great team of event organizers.”

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Hosted by the cannabis industry’s largest and most respected trade association, #CannaBizSummit is the industry’s only premier, business-to-business event empowering the industry through education and commerce. The show embodies NCIA’s core values – education, advocacy and community – to deliver invaluable insights and best practices to both the novice and experienced business owner. As the only association-led national tradeshow in the industry, participating in #CannaBizSummit connects you to the best and brightest minds in the cannabis space and supports NCIA’s unparalleled national advocacy efforts.

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420 with CNW – Texas State Police Memo Instructs Officers to Stop Cannabis Possession Arrests

August 5, 2019 03:20:20

An interoffice memo sent to all Department of Public Safety officers in Texas instructs the members of the largest law enforcement agency in the state to stop arresting suspects on marijuana possession charges. This communication marks the most recent twist in the confusion surrounding marijuana law enforcement after lawmakers passed a law legalizing industrial hemp.

The memo instead advises police officers to write a citation asking a suspect to appear in court in order to respond to the criminal charges against him or her. Individuals who receive these citations are still liable to serve a maximum custodial sentence of one year as well as a $4,000 fine for marijuana misdemeanor charges.

The memo adds that department personnel should continue enforcing marijuana laws, but they will only cite and release the suspects.

The interoffice memo, written on July 10, came barely a week before the top Republican leaders in the state (the governor, lieutenant governor and assembly leader) wrote a letter castigating the prosecutors who had either dropped or put marijuana possession cases on hold because of the law legalizing hemp.

In the memo, Randall Prince (deputy director in charge of law enforcement operations, DPS) emphasizes that HB 1325 didn’t decriminalize marijuana, but the change in the law enforcement approach was needed since only a laboratory analysis can prove that a substance is hemp or marijuana.

The difficulty of proving that a substance is hemp and not marijuana is responsible for the decision of many prosecutors to drop marijuana possession cases since the crime labs of the state don’t have the required testing equipment.

However, the DPS memo states that while police officers may be unable to prove beyond reasonable doubt that someone was found in possession of marijuana, it is still possible to find probable cause to institute charges against an individual. The legal burden to prove probable cause is lower than the burden of proving beyond reasonable doubt, and that is why the memo asks officers to issue citations.

That notwithstanding, prosecutors in Tarrant County have decided to send seized samples to a private lab for analysis so that the pending felony cases can proceed. One of the three samples tested was found to have 13 percent THC while another had 15 percent THC. These substances were therefore confirmed to be marijuana while the third sample only contained 0.2 percent THC, which ruled it out as being marijuana.

It isn’t immediately clear how the new directive in the memo will affect marijuana prosecutions given the fact that some exceptions were made in the instructions provided. For example, the cite and release policy directive can only apply if the person suspected to have marijuana is found within the county in which he or she resides. Individuals found outside their counties, such as during traffic stops, will still be arrested.

Secondly, the cite and release policy can only apply in counties where mechanisms are in place to enforce such a measure. For example, a court system should be in place to handle such cases. However, most counties lack the processes needed to enforce the cite and release policy, so the prosecutors in those areas are unlikely to implement this directive.

Commentators wonder what kind of discussions could be taking place in the corridors of industry players like Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) and Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (OTCQB: NUGS) about the marijuana law enforcement chaos in Texas.

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420 with CNW – Seven Oklahoma Marijuana Dispensaries Sue Facebook

August 2, 2019 15:20:17

It seems that Facebook is unable to decide whether it loathes or loves marijuana. At about this time last year, the social media giant was reported to be silently banning companies that were either advocating for marijuana or selling marijuana products. In October last year, Facebook seemed to have softened its stance when it announced that it would start allowing verified legal cannabis companies to use its platform for marketing or advocacy purposes.

However, all that doesn’t seem to have become a reality since many cannabis companies still complain that their content is flagged. Now seven Oklahoma medical marijuana dispensaries have decided enough is enough and have sued Facebook on the matter.

Danna Malone and her dispensary Ye Olde Apothecary Shoppe were the first to go to court alleging that Facebook, its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the COO Sheryl Sandberg and Peter Thiel (executive team member) had placed the dispensary in what they called “Facebook jail” and prevented the legal business from posting about its shops and products.

This first lawsuit was filed in May this year. On July 18, six other medical cannabis dispensaries joined Ye Olde Apothecary Shoppe as plaintiffs in this particular case. The complaints of the additional dispensaries were similar to those of Danna Malone.

When a profile or page is taken to “Facebook jail,” that particular profile or page is temporarily disabled by the platform as a result of a perceived violation of any of the Facebook standards. The seven medical marijuana dispensaries in Oklahoma that assert that Facebook put them in “Facebook jail” want the social media giant to be compelled by court to stop blocking these businesses from promoting their shops on this platform.

The companies are also demanding for a total of $75,000 as damages for the economic losses that they have suffered as a result of Facebook’s actions.

Additionally, the plaintiffs are requesting court to compel the defendants to meet the legal fees of the plaintiffs if the seven dispensaries decide to engage an attorney to argue their case.

The petition of the plaintiffs states that “Facebook has an arbitrary, discriminatory and subjective policy which is archaic and doesn’t apply uniformly to all.” The seven dispensaries also claim that the implementation of that policy appears to be random and there is no one at the platform who can be contacted if someone or a business has a concern.

The plaintiffs say the people at Facebook “hide behind their keyboards” while deciding the punishments they should mete out upon those they feel have contravened one of their subjectively defined community standards.

The lawsuit states that on the surface, it appears that Facebook isn’t sanctioning companies in states, such as California, Washington and Oregon, which have legalized recreational marijuana.

Industry watchers believe that this case will be followed closely by cannabis industry players like Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) and Chemistree Technology Inc. (CSE: CHM) (OTCQB: CHMJF) since it could open the floodgate of lawsuits by marijuana companies that feel aggrieved with the platform in different jurisdictions.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – CannabisNewsWire to Collaborate with NECANN for Fall Cannabis Events

August 2, 2019 11:21:30

Multifaceted financial news and publishing company CannabisNewsWire (“CNW”) today announced that it will serve as the Official Newswire of the New England Cannabis Network (“NECANN”) events to be held in New Jersey, Maine and Rhode Island this fall. Since 2014, NECANN has been creating events for the rapidly expanding cannabis industry that educate, provide networking opportunities, and offer a variety of investment options. The events are designed to bring cannabis and hemp businesses, specialized exhibitors, expert industry speakers and investors together with a focus on the latest news, products and ideas. “We are looking forward to joining with CannabisNewsWire in a collaborative effort to promote the local cannabis market as a whole,” NECANN President and Co-Founder Marc Shepard said in the news release. “CNW’s knowledgeable team, distribution network and well-deserved reputation will bring additional exposure to NECANN’s cannabis conferences. We are excited to achieve new levels of success together.”

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Canada’s Premier Cannabis Industry Show to Return to Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls

August 2, 2019 11:09:17

The Grow Up Conference and Expo 2019, Canada’s premier cannabis industry show that will spotlight latest trends and cultivation topics, is slated to be held from September 12 to 14, 2019 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Certain to be a hot topic is Canada’s upcoming legal marketplace for cannabis edibles, beverages, topicals and extracts. The conference will feature over 120 world-class speakers and informative panelists, as well as a full gamut of cannabis-related, timely topics and unbeatable B2B networking opportunities. Cam Battley, Chief Corporate Officer to Aurora Cannabis Inc.; Frenchy Cannoli, Master Hashishin; Arjan Roskam, known as ‘The King of Cannabis’; Krishna Andavolu, host and executive producer of Weediquette, VICE Media; Jim Diodati, Mayor, City of Niagara Falls; and John Fowler, president/CEO of Supreme Pharmaceuticals Inc., are among the many featured keynote speakers and thought leaders. “Grow Up Conference and Expo explores the current status and future of cannabis with three days of unmatched opportunities to embrace new ideas, connect with untapped resources, and encourage collaborations that will help your business grow up in this explosive industry,” said Neill Dixon, co-founder of the event.

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The founders and producers of Grow Up Conference and Expo have decades of experience producing national profile events and creating global connections between business communities in the arts, broadcasting, media and technology. They have organized trade summit initiatives with governments around the world and have worked closely with sponsors in all levels of Canadian government. Led by veteran assemblers of forward-thinkers, organizers of Grow Up Conference and Expo note their signature events include the internationally attended O’Cannabiz Conference and Expo, the Digital Media Summit, Radio Interactive Summit and the career-breaking Canadian Music Week. The team produces/produced a myriad entertainment/media industry awards including The Indies, The Canadian Radio Music Awards, advertising’s Crystal Awards, The Live Music Industry Awards and the annual Music Broadcast and Industry gala, including a two-decade-long relationship with Canada’s Juno Awards. To learn more about Grow Up Conference and Expo including how to purchase tickets, become a sponsor or reserve a booth, visit: https://GrowUpConference.com. To connect on social media via Twitter: https://Twitter.com/GrowUpCanada.

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420 with CNW – Medical Marijuana Could Be on Louisiana Dispensary Shelves as Early as Next Week

August 2, 2019 03:20:22

Early this week, officials from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) announced that medical marijuana products could soon be available in licensed dispensaries as soon as next week. This news brings a sigh of relief to patients who have waited through endless delays since 2015 when voters approved a measure to legalize medical cannabis.

Mike Strain, the LDAF Commissioner, revealed that his department had received the first batch of medical marijuana products that were ready for distribution to the licensed medical cannabis dispensaries within the state. Those samples would be tested to ascertain their potency, homogeneity and presence of contaminants.

If those samples pass the lab tests, then the department would give the manufacturers the green light to distribute their products to the places where patients with recommendations can access them.

GB Sciences, a company that was subcontracted by Louisiana State University, has provided the samples to be tested by the state. Strain revealed that the testing process would take approximately seven days and the products would be available if no issues are found during the tests. If any problem is found, the availability of the products would be delayed until those issues were resolved.

Some of the products that were randomly selected from the stores of GB Sciences for the purpose of testing by the regulator include inhalers and cannabis oil drops. The products were made in different formulations of THC and CBD. For example, some products are high in CBD while others are high in THC and low in CBD.

These products will be available to patients with debilitating conditions as long as those patients have been certified by the state to use medical marijuana as a form of treatment.

Louisiana passed strict rules under which the medical cannabis program would be implemented. For example, only two cultivation and manufacturing licenses were issued. Louisiana State University and Southern University were the recipients of those licenses. However, these two institutions could subcontract partners to help them execute their activities, and that is why GB Sciences had a chance to process the products which are undergoing testing.

Southern University partnered with Advanced Biometrics and they are soon planting their maiden medical cannabis crop. They expect the products from this crop to be ready for the market in about five months since it takes that long to grow and process a cannabis crop.

Marijuana industry watchers believe that industry actors like VPR Brands LP (OTC: VPRB) and VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) will be pleased that the long wait is showing signs of coming to an end and Louisiana patients will soon benefit from medical marijuana.

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420 with CNW – Utah Medical Cannabis Program Stays on Course as State Dismisses Protests

August 1, 2019 15:20:46

Utah selected eight firms towards the end of last month to undergo background checks prior to being granted licenses to grow medical marijuana as the state moves to implement a voter decision during the 2018 midterms. However, six companies that weren’t successful during the application process protested to the state’s Division of Purchasing. The division has responded by dismissing those protests, thereby paving the way for the state to stay on course in its bid to implement the medical marijuana program.

The companies that protested to the Division of Purchasing are North Star Holdings, Pure UT, Wild West Holding, Tintic United Bioscience, JLPR, and Total Health Sciences. These companies were unhappy that Utah had only selected eight companies yet the law provides for a maximum of ten growers.

However, the Division of Purchasing argued that it took the decision to select only eight cultivators in order to avert the possibility of over-supply in the medical cannabis market. They added that the law allows the division to select any number of cultivators as long as the legal cap isn’t exceeded.

Chris Hughes, the director of Utah’s Division of Purchasing, announced on Wednesday that the companies whose appeals had been dismissed could escalate their protest to the Utah Procurement Policy Board and even go to court if they weren’t satisfied with the decisions made.

Meanwhile, several county attorneys are putting pressure on Utah to abandon its plans of having a state-run medical cannabis dispensary system. They say that the current design of the system will put the employees of the state at the risk of prosecution under the existing drug laws of the federal government.

Troy Rawlings (DA Davis County) and Sim Gill (DA Salt Lake County) insist that using the local dispensaries as points where medical marijuana can be picked up would, in effect, turn the county’s medical department workers into drug traffickers in the eyes of the federal government.

Under Utah’s medical marijuana law, seven private medical marijuana pharmacies will be licensed while a “central fill pharmacy” will be run by the state to supply the private pharmacies with the products they put on their shelves. This “fill pharmacy” function will be implemented through the 13 local health departments.

State officials acknowledge the concerns of the DAs and a meeting has been planned for later this month in order to discuss any alternatives that could sidestep the risks that the district attorneys point out.

Industry analysts believe that the whole industry, including players like Willow Biosciences Inc. (CSE: WLLW) and Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF), will be hoping that the program in Utah doesn’t run into any hurdles that take implementation beyond the planned 2020 launch date.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – CannabisNewsWire to Serve as Official Distribution Partner and Gold Sponsor for Grow Up Conference and Expo

August 1, 2019 12:25:19

Multifaceted financial news and publishing company CannabisNewsWire (“CNW”) today announced that it will serve as an official distribution partner and gold sponsor for Grow Up Conference and Expo. The event will be held at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada from September 12 through 14, 2019 and will showcase over 120 world-class speakers covering the hottest topics and latest trends in the future of cannabis. “The Grow Up Conference and Expo delivers an exceptional experience for all segments of the cannabis culture and its growing worldwide community,” CNW Director of Syndicated Communications Christopher Johnson said in the news release. “CannabisNewsWire is extremely pleased to offer its expertise and expansive distribution network to maximize awareness of the incredible opportunities available in this rapidly expanding consumer sector. Grow Up Conference and Expo promises to be an insightful and engaging event for all who attend.”

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CannabisNewsWire (“CNW”) is a specialized information service that (1) aggregates cannabis news, (2) provides CannabisNewsBreaks that quickly updates investors in the space, (3) enhances corporate press releases, (4) helps companies with distribution and optimization of social media, and (5) delivers comprehensive corporate communication solutions. CNW is uniquely positioned in the cannabis market with a strong team of journalists and writers who can help private and public companies reach a wide audience of investors, consumers, journalists and the general public through our ever-growing dissemination network of more than 5,000 key syndication outlets. CNW is bringing unparalleled visibility, recognition and content to the cannabis industry.

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CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Investing in Kentucky’s Hemp Sector

August 1, 2019 10:00:57

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The surging hemp industry means exciting benefits for Kentucky.

Hemp is big business in Kentucky. Among the companies working in the state is Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile), a supplier of hydroponic equipment that is now moving into hemp through an investment in Hempistry. In New York, a leading politician has been in contact with Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) to ensure the survival of a hemp project threatened by executive upheaval. Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) is looking even further than North America for growth. Cronos Group Inc. (TSX: CRON) (NASDAQ: CRON) is focusing on innovation in the sector. New Age Beverages Corporation (NASDAQ: NBEV) has been expanding its distribution and marketing power to reach into an ever-growing hemp market.

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Sugarmade Inc. is a product and brand marketing company investing in products and brands with disruptive potential. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Sugarmade.com.

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420 with CNW – Federal Court Orders DEA to Explain Cannabis Research Block

August 1, 2019 03:20:36

A federal court has ordered the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to file a written response to a lawsuit filed by a research company seeking for an explanation about the status of the applications submitted to the DEA by entities that expressed interest in growing research-grade marijuana.

In 2016, the DEA called for applications from interested parties that wished to be licensed to grow marijuana for research purposes in order to supplement what was available from the only licensed facility at Mississippi University.

To date, the DEA doesn’t appear to have taken any action regarding the processing of those applications which were submitted years ago.

Researchers from the Scottsdale Research Institute (SRI) therefore went to court to compel the DEA to explain why additional manufacturers of research-grade cannabis haven’t been licensed since 2016 and yet the products currently available from Mississippi University are woefully inadequate in terms of quality and quantity.

In fact, research done on the products from Mississippi found that qualitatively, the marijuana availed to researchers by the licensed grower was closer to industrial hemp that being similar to the marijuana available at licensed dispensaries in states where cannabis is legal.

SRI, one of the entities which submitted an application to grow marijuana for research purposes, now wants the courts of law to resolve the matter of the DEA dragging its feet on making a decision on the applications submitted.

The D.C. Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals seems to agree with the research group and has written an order to the DEA asking the agency to submit a response, in less than 7,800 words, to the petition filed by SRI. The court has given the federal agency 30 days within which to submit their response.

In a press statement, SRI contends that the actions or inactions of the DEA are counter to the spirit of the Controlled Substances Act, and harms the interests of SRI as well as the veterans who would benefit from the research that SRI wants to conduct on the therapeutic effects of marijuana on people suffering from PTSD.

SRI further argues that everyone, including the federal government, agrees that independent marijuana research is needed, so there is no reason why the DEA continues to stonewall companies which are interested in conducting this needed research.

Attorney General William Barr took office in February with the promise that he would look into the status of the applications before the DEA from entities that wished to grow and manufacture marijuana products for research purposes. However, he too has done nothing on the matter, just like his predecessor Jeff Sessions.

Industry analysts believe that the entire marijuana industry, including players like The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) and The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF), will be following this lawsuit closely since the outcome could make it easier for reliable research to be done on the medicinal effects of cannabis, or any other area of interest on this plant.

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420 with CNW – Florida Activists Notch First Victory in Campaign to Put Cannabis Legalization on the 2020 Ballot

July 31, 2019 15:20:03

An effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida registered its first victory on Monday when reform activists announced that they had collected a sufficient number of signatures in order to trigger a process through which the state’s Supreme Court would review the language of their petition.

If the court approves the petition’s language, Regulate Florida, the group behind the legalization effort, will face its biggest hurdle yet. At least 766, 200 voter signatures will need to be collected in order to put cannabis legalization on the state ballot next year. This required number of signatures is approximately ten times what the group had to collect in order to get the Supreme Court to review the measure’s language.

The activists observe that it is very expensive to collect signatures in support of such an initiative. For example, it costs about $2 to print, collect and validate each petition. The reform advocates have not yet received any financial backing from John Morgan, the personal injury attorney who bankrolled the effort to legalize medical cannabis in the state in 2016. Morgan had also financed a failed attempt to legalize recreational marijuana in the state in 2014.

The personal injury attorney seems to have opted to put his money behind an initiative to increase the minimum wage in the state. He is reported to have said that he is doubtful that Florida is ready for recreational marijuana even if recent polls show that 65 percent of adults in the state want to see an end to marijuana prohibition.

However, the activists are confident that Florida voters will do what the lawmakers have failed to do on several occasions. For example, a bill to legalize recreational marijuana stalled even before a hearing had been scheduled in the state legislature.

Regulate Florida has also adopted another tactic to make the recreational marijuana initiate more attractive. They are positioning this effort as a measure which will make the medical marijuana program more patient-friendly since patients will be allowed to grow a limited number of marijuana plants for their medical needs. Home cultivation wasn’t allowed under the law through which the medical marijuana program was legalized.

The activists are now calling for volunteers to help in the signature collection process, and they are also appealing for donations to fund the signature collectors who aren’t volunteers. Analysts believe that the cannabis industry, including TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FRA: TH8) and Therma Bright Inc. (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF), will be rooting for the reform advocates since the wall of prohibition needs to be pegged back in as many states as possible if the industry is to reach its full potential.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – MYM Nutraceuticals Inc. (CSE: MYM) (OTCQB: MYMMF) Acquires 50% of Licensed Hemp Cultivator BioHemp Naturals

July 31, 2019 14:30:00

MYM Nutraceuticals (CSE: MYM) (OTCQB: MYMMF), an innovative company focused on the global growth of cannabis and CBD-rich hemp, on Tuesday announced the completion of the acquisition of 50% of BioHemp Naturals in exchange for $2.5 million cash and 6,000,000 common shares in the capital of MYM. BioHemp is a licensed hemp cultivator that cultivates and distributes CBD-rich hemp biomass to licensed producers in Canada. Len Atkinson, BioHemp co-founder, has joined the MYM management team as Global Hemp Project Manager. In collaboration with BioHemp, MYM is seeking to expand its cultivation to 3,000 acres of CBD-rich hemp for the 2020 grow season. “Finalizing the acquisition of 50% of BioHemp Naturals and engaging Mr. Atkinson as MYM’s Global Hemp Project Manager is another positive move in the restructuring of MYM to become a global player in the cultivation, extraction, and distribution of CBD-rich hemp,” MYM Nutraceuticals CEO Howard Steinberg stated in the news release.

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MYM Nutraceuticals is an innovative company focused on the global growth of cannabis and CBD-rich hemp. To ensure a strong presence and growth potential within the industry, MYM is actively looking to acquire complementary businesses and assets in the technology, nutraceuticals and CBD sectors. MYM shares trade in Canada, Germany and the USA. For more information, visit www.MYM.ca.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – CannabisNewsWire Recaps BTN Inaugural Expo that Shined Spotlight on Cannabis-Infused Beverages Space

July 31, 2019 11:14:22

Multifaceted financial news and publishing company CannabisNewsWire (“CNW”) today provided a recap of the highly anticipated, first-ever Cannabis Drinks Expo held on July 25, 2019 in San Francisco, California. Hosted by the Beverage Trade Network, the event shined a spotlight on the skyrocketing legal cannabis market, and the cannabis-infused beverages segment, in particular, providing insight into its future brimming with opportunity. The many high profile speakers included Jeff Maser, president and CEO of Tinley Beverages, who discussed major challenges to growth and provided crucial insight for the cannabis drinks category to move into mainstream. “We are very pleased with the great visibility that CannabisNewsWire was able to build ahead of our highly anticipated Cannabis Drinks Expo,” said Ankita Okate, head of events and global growth officer of Beverage Trade Network. “The momentum that we were able to reach will propel opportunities for all participants fortunate to take part in the promising future that awaits the growing space of cannabis-infused beverages.”

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BTN has a strong track record of organizing high quality, and relevant drinks industry events including USATT (USA Trade Tasting), IBWSS (International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show), The London Wine, Spirits and Beer Competitions (LWC, LSC, LBC) and ABID (Alcohol Beverage Importers & Distributors) conference. For more information, visit www.BeverageTradeNetwork.com.

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420 with CNW – Colorado Nurses to Launch Cannabis Information Hotline

July 31, 2019 03:20:22

A medical marijuana patient and a registered nurse in Colorado are teaming up to start a hotline to answer the questions that potential medical marijuana users have about the drug. If all goes according to plan, this hotline will be launched in September.

Katherine Golden, the registered nurse in this duo, admits that she was skeptical about the medical benefits of marijuana until a family member was diagnosed with cancer and she felt compelled to look for peer-reviewed research on the benefits of marijuana for cancer patients. What she found astounded her and she wondered how all that information was unavailable to members of the medical community.

Her findings were so convincing that she switched careers and started working in a medical marijuana clinic in Boulder.

Jennifer Axcell has been taking medical marijuana to deal with the pain she has been having since she was involved in a car accident thirteen years ago. The medical marijuana proved to be more helpful than the prescription meds she was initially given by her doctor.

Jennifer Axcell met Katherine Golden at Holos Health, a medical marijuana dispensary in Boulder, and they soon bonded. That bond grew as they both strongly felt that there was a need to share information about medical marijuana.

They therefore became unofficial information ambassadors within the medical cannabis community, and the idea of starting the hotline, Leaf411, was born.

Golden feels that the hotline will be invaluable since nurses are highly trusted by members of the community. This view was confirmed by a Gallop poll which found that nurses were the most trusted professionals. 85 percent of the adult Americans who were surveyed by Gallop in December 2018 said that the ethical standards of nurses were high or very high. In contrast, members of Congress had a dismal 8 percent rating for being ethical.

Golden hopes to use the respectability and reputation of nursing to provide reliable information to people who want to learn about medical marijuana.

To that end, she and Axcell have applied for funding from the Colorado state government. They hope to benefit from part of the millions of dollars of cannabis tax revenue earmarked for public health and education.

The pair is also contacting different medical marijuana companies for funding since these entities stand to benefit the most when their potential clients are informed about medical marijuana. Golden feels that a budtender shouldn’t be the first person that a patient approaches for information on medical marijuana.

Golden and Axcell are also hoping to enlist at least four registered nurses with medical marijuana experience to be on the phone for 12 hours each day. They hasten to add that Leaf411 will not be an emergency line, so it will only be available during normal business hours.

Advocates believe that the entire industry, including Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) and Sproutly Canada Inc. (CSE: SPR) (OTCQB: SRUTF) (FRA: 38G), will be thrilled that members of the medical professional are jumping into the fray to educate their peers and members of the public about medical cannabis.

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420 with CNW – Cuomo Signs Marijuana Expungement and Decriminalization Bill

July 30, 2019 15:20:32

On Monday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) signed into law a bill that expanded marijuana decriminalization and also paved the way for people with certain marijuana convictions to have their criminal records wiped clean.

The new law, which will take effect 30 days from the date of signing, will make the possession of less than two ounces of cannabis a non-criminal offense punishable by a fine that varies between $50 and $200 depending on how much marijuana one is convicted for possessing.

In a press release, Cuomo stated that the signing of this law is a critical step towards mending the discriminatory and broken criminal justice system in which people of color were disproportionately targeted during the failed War on Drugs. He added that the expungement provisions and the change in the draconian penalties for marijuana possession offers the affected communities a chance for a fresh start.

Marijuana law reform advocates hailed this new law although it fell short of the full legalization that they had hoped for during the just-ended legislative session. Cuomo had delivered his budget proposal without marijuana legalization, but there was hope that any differences over the implementation of the program would be ironed out in the final months of the session.

However, the disagreements over how the policy would be implemented dragged on until the governor announced that a deal couldn’t be agreed upon in time for a vote during the closing days of the session.

The key sticking points were whether local authorities would have the final say on whether marijuana businesses operated within their jurisdictions and the second major cause of disagreement regarded the way in which taxes from marijuana would be spent by the state.

The decriminalization and expungement bill was a compromise law upon which there was little disagreement. Carl Heastie (D), the Assembly Speaker, hailed the law saying that it removed the barriers that were standing in the way of many New Yorkers who wished to find housing, a job and get an education.

Even anti-marijuana legalization groups, such as Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), welcomed the law saying that it was a reasonable piece of legislation that was long overdue. SAM admitted that they had worked hard to defeat the broader legalization bill, and would continue to campaign for marijuana to remain prohibited in the state.

Sen. Diane Savino (D), who has been a longtime campaigner for marijuana law reform, commented that the decriminalization and expungement law was slight progress since the sale of marijuana was still left in the hands of criminals instead of letting licensed businesses participate in a regulated industry.

Cannabis industry analysts believe that industry players like SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING) and Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) will be pleased by the signing of this law since it marks another chip taken off the wall of prohibition.

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Political Backing, Investor Interest Fuel Kentucky Hemp Boom

July 30, 2019 08:00:02

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The surging hemp industry means exciting benefits for Kentucky.

Hemp is big business in Kentucky. Among the companies working in the state is Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile), a supplier of hydroponic equipment that is now moving into hemp through an investment in Hempistry. In New York, a leading politician has been in contact with Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) to ensure the survival of a hemp project threatened by executive upheaval. Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) is looking even further than North America for growth. Cronos Group Inc. (TSX: CRON) (NASDAQ: CRON) is focusing on innovation in the sector. New Age Beverages Corporation (NASDAQ: NBEV) has been expanding its distribution and marketing power to reach into…

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420 with CNW – Congressional Bill Seeks to Protect Some Students from Losing Financial Aid Due to Marijuana Convictions

July 30, 2019 03:20:19

On Friday, a group of Democratic lawmakers introduced a bill in Congress that would protect some college students from losing their federal financial aid if they are convicted for possessing marijuana. The bill also states that to benefit from this protection, those affected students must complete a rehabilitation program in order to remain eligible for financial aid.

The existing law allows the government to strip students of their federal financial aid for a period that can range from a year to indefinitely based on their prior drugs convictions and the gravity of the drugs offense they have been convicted for.

The bill titled “Second Chance for Students Act” is sponsored by Reps. Gwen Moore (D-WI) and Bill Forster (D-IL). Under this proposed legislation, students who are convicted for the first time for possessing marijuana without any intention to distribute the drug can continue to receive financial assistance as long as they enroll for, and complete an approved drugs rehab program in six months.

In a press release, Rep. Forster stated that a single mistake shouldn’t cost a student their education. He added that for many students, their college education is entirely dependent on the federal financial aid that they receive. Discontinuing that aid therefore means that the student’s education, and their future, has taken a huge blow from which they could never recover.

Moore also stated that the existing law harms students of color more than any other demographic group of students since these people are particularly targeted for low-level crimes like cannabis possession.

While the bill has received a lot of support, some critics have argued that it will perpetuate a wrong mentality that people who use marijuana have a disorder for which they need rehabilitation.

Those opposed to the proposed law believe that if it is passed, it will strengthen the stigma against marijuana use and yet advocates are working hard to have the substance legalized. By treating users as people suffering from substance abuse disorder, one unwittingly admits that nobody should be using marijuana.

These critics are more comfortable with a similar draft law which was filed in the Senate by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) in May. In that legislation, the question on whether a student applying for federal financial aid has ever been convicted for possessing or selling illegal drugs would be removed from the application form. Consequently, more students would be able to benefit from the protection without being coerced into signing up for drug rehab programs whose effectiveness is questionable.

It would be interesting to hear what advice cannabis industry players like Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) and Hemptown USA would have on this matter so that students are protected from lifelong punishment for one mistake they make.

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420 with CNW – Cannabis Flavonoids Could Trigger Another Medical Marijuana Revolution

July 29, 2019 15:20:53

Just as skeptics were beginning to grudgingly acknowledge that marijuana’s cannabinoids do have medical benefits, a new wave or revolution is about to start if new research into the painkilling effects of the flavonoids unique to cannabis is anything to go by. A team of Canadian researchers has found that two flavonoids found in cannabis could be 30 times more powerful than aspirin, without the adverse effects associated with the conventional painkiller.

The work of these scientists seems poised to open another front in the medicinal potential of the cannabis plant which is enjoying growing popularity as the decades of prohibition get reversed in several states and jurisdictions.

Many plants have flavonoids, and these compounds give those plants their unique pigmentation. These compounds protect plants from diseases and UV radiation, and they also attract pollinators to the flowers of the plants.

More importantly, flavonoids have anti-inflammatory effects, and that is why many so-called superfoods are hailed as beneficial to people with inflammation in their bodies. The Canadian scientists have identified specific flavonoids that are only present in marijuana, and they have called them Cannaflavins.

Of particular interest is Cannaflavin A and Cannaflavin B which appear to be 30 times more potent than aspirin. Their healing effects were first hinted at by scientists at the University of London back in 1980.

However, there seems to be one major hurdle in the way of tapping the therapeutic value of these cannaflavins. These compounds occur in such small amounts that it could be hard to extract them in a way that makes economic sense.

This is where the work of the Canadian scientists comes in. The team, led by Tariq Akhtar (an assistant professor in the department of molecular and cellular biology at Guelph University), has developed and patented a novel technique through which the genes responsible for the formation of Cannaflavin A and B can be identified.

Their method then uses that genetic information to metabolically engineer the properties of those genes so that the therapeutic compounds can be obtained without having to grow vast amounts of cannabis plants.

The scientists have a lot of hope in these cannaflavins since they deal with inflammation at its source without any adverse effects. They therefore hope to conduct more research into these compounds now that the regulatory environment in Canada is supportive of such research.

Cannabis industry analysts believe that industry players like Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: GRYN) and Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) could be very pleased because of the Guelph University research that shows there is still so much more that cannabis can offer in the medical arena.

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420 with CNW – Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Ease Marijuana Business Access to Insurance Services

July 29, 2019 03:20:20

A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. Senate on Monday seeks to ensure greater access to insurance policies for marijuana businesses in states where the drug is legal. The bill titled “Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act” was sponsored by Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ). The cosponsors of the legislation are Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Rand Paul (R-KY) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND).

Currently, federal law makes it very difficult for cannabis businesses to get casualty, property and title insurance cover regardless of the state laws on the matter.

If the CLAIM Act is passed, insurance companies wouldn’t have to fear that they would be penalized or discouraged from selling insurance policies to companies that directly or indirectly serve the marijuana industry. For example, federal punitive action wouldn’t be taken against an insurer who covers the property managers hired by marijuana businesses.

Additionally, the law would bar federal agencies from incentivizing, encouraging or recommending that insurance companies refrain from working normally with a business in the marijuana industry or one indirectly serving the industry.

The draft law also includes protections for people who are employed by insurance companies. Its provisions free these people from being held liable for the work that they do when serving marijuana businesses.

While introducing the bill, Menendez said that marijuana businesses are unable to protect their customers, employees, premises and other property. The bill would therefore correct this situation and put cannabis businesses at par with businesses in other industries.

Sen. Rand Paul added to what Menendez said by saying that the basic principles behind the CLAIM Act are that the federal government should respect what the people in many states have decided and put an end to the barriers legitimate businesses are facing regarding access to basic protections.

The supporters of this bill assert that giving cannabis companies access to insurance cover would also remove some barriers to financing since many lending institutions automatically disqualify businesses that cannot get insurance cover.

While supporting this legislation, the media relations director of NCIA (national cannabis industry association) said that the wildfires in California and other cannabis growing regions had shown that the long-term survival of the marijuana industry depends on their ability to get insurance cover against all the foreseeable risks, just like other businesses do.

Gov. Phil Murphy (D) of New Jersey, who recently signed a law expanding the medical marijuana program of the state, also supported the bill introduced by Menendez. Murphy said it was important that medical marijuana providers are given the same protections that are the norm for the providers of other medical services.

Analysts are waiting to hear what the different marijuana businesses, such as Grapefruit Boulevard Investments Inc. (OTCQB: IGNG) and Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (OTC: DVLP), have to say about the flurry of activity regarding marijuana policy reform in both legislative chambers of the U.S.

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420 with CNW – Poll Finds Cannabis Legalization More Popular than $15 Minimum Wage and Free College Education

July 26, 2019 15:20:08

A new national survey has found that legalizing marijuana is more popular than providing free college education and instituting a $15 minimum wage across the country. The poll, conducted by Marist Poll, was funded by PBS NewsHour and NPR.

In the poll, 1,346 adults from across the country were interviewed over the phone between July 15 and 17 about their views on 20 policy proposals. More specifically, the respondents were asked to state whether those policy proposals were or weren’t a good idea. 63 percent of the people polled said legalizing cannabis was a good idea while 32 percent were opposed to this policy proposal.

Only four policy proposals ranked higher than cannabis legalization during this poll. Those policies are; making it mandatory for a background check to be done before anyone buys a firearm, government passing regulations for the prices of prescription drugs, giving people the liberty to opt in to Medicare, and creating a mechanism through which people who enter the U.S. illegally can acquire citizenship.

On the issue of Medicare, 70 percent of the respondents said that they supported a system that would allow people to choose between being on the national healthcare insurance scheme and enrolling on a private one.

The findings of this poll provide some explanation as to why many see marijuana policy reform as a politically correct view to hold. For example, almost all the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates have voiced their support for cannabis legalization.

That said, previous polls suggest that advocates shouldn’t be excited by this development since marijuana policy reform hasn’t yet become a strong enough issue upon which political offices can be won or lost across the country. Many voters would still elect a candidate even if that candidate wasn’t in favor of marijuana legalization.

The Marist Poll also highlights the ideological and demographic patterns defining whether someone thinks cannabis legalization is a good or bad idea. For example, more Democrats (74 percent) support legalization while less than half of Republicans are in favor. Younger adults are also more likely to welcome legalization when compared to those who are passed 50.

All in all, this particular poll doesn’t differ from the findings of the Gallop poll of June this year which found that 64 percent of American adults want to see marijuana legalized. Industry analysts believe the cannabis industry, including Geyser Brands Inc. (TSX.V: GYSR) and Earth Science Tech Inc. (OTCQB: ETST), must be wondering when all this public support will eventually trigger federal marijuana policy reform.

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