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An assessment report released by Gartner Consulting recently has found that Washington State rushed to implement a seed-to-sale marijuana tracking system even though the regulator and the system provider knew that the tracking system was flawed.

That rushed implementation cost retailers revenue since many dispensaries were unwilling to buy marijuana from those retailers whose systems hadn’t been integrated with Leaf Date Systems (the tracking platform created by MJ Freeway).

Gartner Consulting is an independent technology and research firm based in Connecticut. Washington State LCB (Liquor and Cannabis Board) contracted Gartner Consulting to assess the tracking system over a period of eight weeks.

The consulting firm noted that the tracking system was unstable and crashed several times during the assessment period.

Gartner Consulting placed the blame for these technical glitches on both LCB and MJ Freeway.

LCB is blamed for making a decision to go live with a system that was flawed and could not pass numerous basic tests for such platforms. The regulator should never have allowed an immature system to be commissioned since that put the entire marijuana value chain tracking system at the risk of a total collapse when so much was at stake.

The consultant also pointed out several issues which put LCB and the developer on the spot. For example, the deployment schedule followed was labeled “impossible” by Gartner Consulting since such projects usually take at least a year to develop and deploy. MJ Freeway should have known better and demanded a reasonable timeframe within which to design a defect-free platform.

The assessment also concluded that the platform designer and the regulator underestimated what would be required to customize the platform for Washington State.

A more stinging criticism for MJ Freeway was that the methods upon which the entire system was developed and implemented didn’t adhere to industry best practices. Consequently, the system raises persistent security concerns.

Gartner Consulting went on to propose ten steps through which the tracking system can be salvaged and improved. For example, the consultant recommends that Washington State hires an experienced firm to provide software integration so that the system can work seamlessly with the software used by other marijuana industry players.

Alternatively, the state could take the radical decision to cancel the project and implement a new one.

Jessica Billingsley, the CEO of MJ Freeway, admitted that though they deployed the system in record time, it had some technical issues which are being addressed to improve it. The company has been taking steps to address all the concerns raised in the Gartner report. TransCanna and VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) must be hoping that they never be at the receiving end of such harsh criticism of their products and services.

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Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) today announced that it has received its medical sales license from Health Canada in accordance the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (“ACMPR”) for its Ancaster, Ontario facility. “As we prepare for our Founders Club product launch in January 2019, this is a critical step in our path to becoming the global leading organic cannabis brand,” Brian Athaide, CEO of The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings, stated in the news release. “We have been perfecting our organic grow methodology in Ancaster and are prepared for the Q1 launch to medical patients across Canada followed by the launch in adult use markets in Q2.”  Per the update, company management believes TGOD is on track to gradually ramp up production throughout 2019, targeting a run-rate capacity of 195,000 kgs of by the end of 2019.

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The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. is a research & development company licensed under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (“ACMPR”) to cultivate medical cannabis. The Company carries out its principal activities producing cannabis from its facilities in Ancaster, Ont., pursuant to the provisions of the ACMPR and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) and its regulations. The Company grows high quality, organic cannabis with sustainable, all-natural principles. TGOD’s products are laboratory tested to ensure patients have access to a standardized, safe and consistent product. TGOD has a funded capacity of 170,000 kg and is building 1,382,000 sq. ft. of cultivation facilities in Ontario, Quebec and Jamaica. The Company has developed a strategic partnership with Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX: ACB) whereby Aurora has invested approximately C$78.1 million for 20% offtake from TGOD’s local production. In addition, TGOD has raised approximately C$350 million and has over 20,000 shareholders. TGOD’s Common Shares and warrants issued under the indenture dated November 1, 2017 trade on the TSX under the symbol “TGOD” and “TGOD.WT”, respectively. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.TGOD.ca

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ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX), developer of a proprietary financial news media and content platform providing information to the global Chinese-speaking community, this morning announced that its subsidiary, CBD Biotechnology Co. Ltd., has entered into Alibaba Group’s (NYSE: BABA) Tmall, China’s largest e-commerce marketplace for brands and retailers. Per the agreement, Tmall will feature CBD Biotechnology’s skincare line for its 500 million registered customers, substantially expanding the company’s reach ahead of the upcoming Double 11, also known as Singles’ Day, and Double 12 Shopping Festivals. “CBD Biotechnology Co. Ltd. is not only one of the first companies to produce and sell CBD skincare products in China, but now it is the first CBD skincare company to enter Tmall. We now have significantly extended our sales channel and through our dedication in educating our audience on the benefits of our product, believe that we are on the path to strengthening our brand influence for the massive cosmetics industry within China and the global Chinese community. From October 15 through the end of December 2018, our company will invest 2.5 million RMB in online marketing and advertising for all of our CBD skincare product lines. The total single day volume of transactions during the Double Eleven Shopping Festival in 2017 reached 168.2 billion. We are thrilled to be participating in the Double 11 and Double 12 Shopping Festivals this year.” Chineseinvestors.com CEO Warren Wang stated in the news release.

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Founded in 1999, Chineseinvestors.com has developed a proprietary financial news media and content platform providing information to the global Chinese-speaking community, in China, the United States, Canada and around the world. This platform provides access to the estimated 20 percent of the global population that speaks Mandarin, the largest language group in the world. The Company is leveraging this platform and expanding its offerings to include additional products and services. The Company has launched, through its wholly owned subsidiaries CBD Biotechnology Co. LTD. and ChineseHempOil.com, Inc., the websites ChineseHempOil.com and uscbd.net, to generate online sales of the Company’s industrial hemp-derived CBD products in both the US and China. These assets make ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. the world’s first U.S. publicly traded company promoting hemp-derived CBD products for the Chinese community. Chineseinvestors.com has headquarters in San Gabriel, California with primary offices and facilities in New York and Shanghai, China. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.ChineseInvestors.com

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FinCanna Capital (CSE: CALI) (OTCQB: FNNZF), a royalty company for the U.S. licensed medical cannabis industry, this morning announced that it will hold a conference call and online presentation on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 4:15pm ET. The FinCanna executive team will lead the call comprised of a presentation, general update and discussion involving information regarding the company’s investee companies from CEO and Director, Andriyko Herchak. FinCanna investee company ezGreen Compliance CEO, Mike Coner, will also provide an update on ezGreen’s latest developments. A question and answer session will follow the presentations. To register for the webcast, visit http://cnw.fm/1ySU0. The call will also be available by dialing (866) 521-4909 or the toll-free line at (647) 427-2311. To listen to a playback of the conference call, contact investor relations at [email protected]. “This past Thursday, we hosted a well-attended investor event in Vancouver which featured presentations from our investee companies,” FinCanna Capital President and CEO Andriyko Herchak stated in the news release. “We want to provide interested parties and our shareholders not able to attend the event the opportunity to receive an update on FinCanna and its investee companies’ recent activities and future plans.”

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FinCanna provides financing to top-tier companies in the licensed medical cannabis industry in exchange for a royalty on revenues. FinCanna, led by a team of finance and industry experts, is building its diversified portfolio of royalty investments in scalable, best-in-class projects and companies in U.S. legal states, with a focus on California. For additional information visit www.FinCannaCapital.com

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CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: As the cannabis market continues to grow, hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) are occupying an increasingly large share of the escalating industry.

• Hemp, the form of cannabis without psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), is an important part of the cannabis market.
• Hemp is common in many health and wellness products.
• Total sales of hemp-derived products are expected to exceed $1 billion this year.
• Some industry experts expect hemp products to soon exceed marijuana for their share of the cannabis industry.

Sugarmade, Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) is taking advantage of this shift by making a heavy investment in hemp production. Medical marijuana company Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) bridges the gap between product types through its production of CBD oils. One of the largest cannabis growers in Canada, Canopy Growth Corp. (NYSE: CGC) provides plants used in a wide range of products. GW Pharmaceuticals Plc (NASDAQ: GWPH) has created the first cannabis-derived prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Meanwhile, public acceptance and more positive perception of the cannabis sector are shifting, thanks at least in part to publicity efforts by shifted by cannabis companies such as…

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While the U.S. customs authorities may be unsure about how to respond once recreational marijuana becomes legal in Canada, social media giant Facebook has taken the step to stop preventing search results from showing in case a user is looking for cannabis pages, articles and organizations, among other kinds of related content.

Facebook has been filtering out any search results connected to cannabis for more than a year. This action was in line with the platform’s rules that barred illegal products and substances from being traded or trafficked using the platform.

That is now bound to change as Facebook users from around the globe will now be able to access marijuana-related content using the search feature of the platform.

However, there will be a condition to accessing cannabis information. Only verified pages, personalities and organizations will be listed in the search results.

Facebook currently has two signs of verification, a blue and grey verification mark. The blue mark is reserved for brands, media companies and public figures. Other verified cannabis accounts or pages will have the grey verification mark.

The verification process starts with the marijuana business giving Facebook a phone number which is listed publicly. The social media platform then makes an automated call to that number and the receiver is expected to enter a 4-digit code once he or she is prompted to do so during the phone call.

Previously, government marijuana dispensaries, advocacy agencies and other organizations could not be found on Facebook due to the restrictions designed into the search algorithm of the social media platform.

The changes in the laws of different countries and states has motivated the change of heart at Facebook in order to enable Facebook users to access marijuana content without any undue limitations.

It is worth remembering at this point that marijuana video content could be accessed even when the restrictions on cannabis were in force. The algorithm changes being rolled out will have no effect on access to such video content.

The move by Facebook has been welcomed by cannabis advocacy groups, such as Marijuana Policy Project, who said that it was long overdue for the social media platform to change how it regards marijuana.

Many polls show that the public wants marijuana to be decriminalized, and many jurisdictions have passed laws permitting marijuana use for either medical or recreational purposes. Facebook and other platforms should therefore start looking at marijuana favorably since it is now legal in many countries or jurisdictions. Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (OTC: NUGS) and Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX.V: RIV) must be pleased by the change made by Facebook.

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The Canadian branch of Walmart Inc. has revealed that it is thinking about including cannabis-based products on its shelves.

This announcement makes Walmart the first major retailer to express interest in participating in the cannabis industry. Other major companies from the U.S. to show interest in the Canadian cannabis industry were from the beverage and alcohol industry (Coca Cola and Constellation Brands).

Just how free are these companies when it comes to making decisions about getting involved in the cannabis industry? Market sentiment may be forcing their hand as was seen when Pepsi Cola shares dipped on the stock exchange when the company announced that it had no interest in venturing into the cannabis industry. Other mega brands, fearful of suffering a similar fate, may be sending out feelers to identify at what point they can get on the marijuana wave sweeping everything in its wake.

Marijuana or its derivatives has been linked to several medicinal functions, such as helping people deal with chronic pain. Cancer, pediatric epilepsy, PTSD and other conditions are all said to be improved by cannabis ingredients.

Diana Medeiros, the spokeswoman for Walmart confirmed that the company had conducted some preliminary research but they hadn’t made any decision yet to have CBD products in their stores.

The move by Walmart comes just days before the adult-use of marijuana becomes legal in Canada. Canada is the first country with a large economy to decriminalize recreational marijuana. The retail sales of marijuana in Canada are expected to reach C$10.4 billion by 2025.

Canada’s decision and process is likely to be copied in other developed nations since many are already watching the developments in Canada closely. Canada has started exporting medical cannabis products to different countries, and many developed nations will not want to be left out on the revenues that can accrue from this industry that is enjoying wide popularity across all sections of the population.

The interest shown by large corporations is giving the marijuana industry positive publicity, something that is likely to fuel the push for further legalization in jurisdictions where marijuana is still prohibited.

It is that same interest in revenue that is driving decriminalization in several U.S. states. For example, New Hampshire is already calculating the potential tax revenues from the cannabis industry ahead of legalization. Such forces are likely to play a major part in any decision made regarding the legalization of marijuana.

Whether Walmart sells CBD products or not, cannabis industry players like Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) and SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) welcome the buzz that their interest has created around the cannabis industry.

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It is just a matter of hours before recreational marijuana is legalized in Canada but researchers are suggesting that the country may not have enough marijuana on the shelves to meet the demand for it.

Researchers based at the University of Waterloo and their counterparts at C.D. Howe Institute warned that many people who may want to celebrate legalization with a joint may be unable to do so due to the limited capacity of cannabis suppliers to meet the expected demand.

The researchers revealed that the current suppliers may only be in position to meet between 30 percent and 60 percent of the demand for recreational cannabis come legalization day (October 17).

According to the researchers, the supply of cannabis from the licensed sources could be approximately 210 tons. This is a small amount when compared to the existing demand estimated to be in excess of 610 tons.

Part of the reason for this supply gap falls squarely on the government since it has been “unnecessarily” slow in vetting and licensing applicants who want to grow and supply cannabis to the retail outlets.

It should be remembered that Canada is just the second country to decriminalize adult use of marijuana after Uruguay. The “slow” rate at which producers are being licensed may be a result of the precautionary approach being used to avoid making needless mistakes so early in the development of the industry.

Government statistics show that approximately 16 percent (4.6 million) of all Canadians have used marijuana at least once this year. The number of people using cannabis is unlikely to rise according to the statistics of the federal government.

However, the insufficient supply of marijuana once adult use becomes legal is likely to hurt at different levels beyond the disappointment of Canadians who may miss out when the retail shelves run out of cannabis. The government will lose tax revenue amounting to about $774 million until the supply gaps are filled.

Legalization at the federal level in Canada also doesn’t mean that citizens will be free to use marijuana as they wish. Reports are already emerging that schools, apartment buildings and other public places may prohibit smoking marijuana within their spaces.

Such prohibitions may be modeled upon the restrictions on smoking tobacco cigarettes in order to protect non-smokers from the hazards associated with secondhand smoking. Pot enthusiasts may therefore have to be careful where they choose to indulge.

All the same, Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) and American Premium Water Corp. (OTC: HIPH) would relish the chance to operate in a market where the demand for products far exceeds the supply available.

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A recent poll conducted by Pew Research Center shows that 62 percent of all Americans want cannabis to be legalized. The findings are in line with previous polls which have been showing an increase in the number of citizens who favor marijuana legalization.

A total of 1,754 adults were interviewed by phone and their responses showed the highest support for decriminalization since Pew Research Center started conducting yearly polls about the sentiments of citizens regarding marijuana.

This increased support may have been fueled by the legalization of pot in several states as well as D.C.

However, the rate at which support for cannabis legalization is growing seems to have hit a plateau since the recent polls show modest increases in support. Last year, the figure stood at 61 percent, meaning that support has grown since then by one percentage point in 2018.

Political affiliation seems to play a role in people’s attitudes towards marijuana legalization. The poll discovered that Democrats are more likely to favor decriminalization when compared to Republicans. Roughly 69 percent of the Democrats polled in the study supported legalization, while only 45 percent of the Republicans expressed a similar sentiment.

It isn’t therefore surprising that Trump’s Republican government set up a secret committee to collect negative information about marijuana in order to portray it has a danger to the nation.

However, the tide is also turning among Republicans as well. For example, Republicans in Texas expressed their support for the removal of custodial sentences for adults found in possession of small amounts of marijuana. The nearly five in 10 Republicans who supported marijuana legalization in this study are an increase from the 39 percent who were in favor of legalization in 2015.

The study also revealed that age may be a factor when matters of marijuana legalization arise. For example, nearly three-quarters of all Millennials polled supported legalization while just over half of the Baby Boomers supported decriminalization. Not surprisingly, those aged 76-93 had the least support for marijuana legalization with only 39 percent saying it was time to get cannabis off the list of contraband substances. The older one is, the less likely that person may be to support marijuana legalization.

If these statistics are anything to go by, the federal government is likely to have its hand forced once most states make it legal to use cannabis either for medical or recreational purposes. The process is already underway in several states, so 2019 is likely to see a higher number of states where marijuana is legal. The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) and The Green Organic Dutchman (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) must be waiting for that day when the entire U.S. market will be opened to them.

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Bolstered by millennia of anecdotal evidence and ever-mounting scientific validation, cannabidiol (CBD) is rapidly being integrated into myriad mainstream consumer wellness products around the globe.

• Global cannabis market expected to quadruple to over $63 billion by 2024
• CBD oil market to grow at CAGR of 39.19 percent through 2021
• CBD products exploding into a wide variety of product lines
• Diversified, sales-driven companies expected to outpace standard growth curve

Humans have used hemp, a variety of Cannabis sativa and a primary source of CBD, for more than 10,000 years in food, textiles and medicine. The world is again recognizing the therapeutic benefits of hemp extracts, and consumers are embracing cannabis-based products at a breakneck pace. Consumer demand has triggered an explosion of product innovations that range from oils and edibles to pet products and infused beverages. Intent on staying at the vanguard of the upsurge in CBD-based wellness products, sales and marketing powerhouse Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) (YGYI Profile)recently expanded its HempFX™ line with the launch of two new hemp-derived cannabidiol products. Others are entering the sector as well. Beer and spirits conglomerate Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ) just made the largest investment to date in the cannabis industry. AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV) was one of the first companies to enter the pharmaceutical cannabis space with Marinol, which is almost chemically identical to THC, the main component in marijuana. Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTC: LXRP) offers DehydraTECH, a drug delivery platform that could be a game changer for several industries, including the recreational and medical cannabis markets. And Neptune Wellness Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEPT) recently received a Confirmation of Readiness letter from Health Canada, a key milestone in its quest to become a licensed producer of cannabis oil in Canada.

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• Large and mid-tier cannabis companies are absorbing their smaller competitors.
• Tobacco and alcohol companies are moving in as a natural extension of their current ranges.
• This is supported by growth not just among cannabis growers but also for businesses supporting them.

Cultivation supplies company Sugarmade, Inc. (OTC: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) has recently announced the acquisition of hydroponic product companies that could more than double its revenue. Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) is fueling expansion through an initial public offering as it begins its first sales of CBD oil products in the United Kingdom. Drinks giant Constellation Brands now owns a large chunk of Canopy Growth Corp. (NYSE: CGC), one of Canada’s largest cannabis companies. GW Pharmaceuticals Plc (NASDAQ: GWPH) is releasing fresh shares to fund its R&D-driven growth. Meanwhile, Aurora Cannabis, Inc. (OTCQX: ACBFF) is making acquisitions across the Atlantic, buying out a pair of European hemp companies.

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Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions’ (OTC: REFG) first tier digital payment system, “Green,” solves key issues for the industry, creating a secure, cashless environment for cannabis dispensaries and retailers. A recent article discussing the system reads, “Green enables dispensaries and other merchants to do business in a digital environment. In addition to processing transactions with customers, Green permits merchants to maintain their own operations more seamlessly by handling internal payments such as accounts payable, vendor payments and any other invoices incurred by small businesses.”

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Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions engages in providing end-to-end management, across multiple management systems, for medicinal marijuana operations. Many medicinal marijuana companies have experienced such rapid growth that they are finding it difficult to manage all aspects of their operation. In order to become a successful and compliant medicinal marijuana operation, effective management must depend on many different systems. REFG solves the fragmentation problem by identifying tools that are important to dispensaries, and customizing those tools specifically catered to the industry. The company strives to create awareness within the medicinal marijuana industry and to develop an environmentally friendly, economically sustainable business while increasing shareholder value. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Take.green

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Green Hygienics Holdings (OTC: GRYN) recently completed a strategic acquisition to further propel the company’s growth. A recent article discussing GRYN reads, “According to Matthew Dole, SVP of business development for GRYN, this acquisition is a step forward in advancing GRYN’s business model. The Canna Brands products will work as a platform to introduce GRYN’s already existing portfolio into vertical markets. Together, these products hold the potential to generate substantial revenues.”

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Golden Developing Solutions (OTCMKTS: DVLP), an emerging leader in the Cannabis and CBD marketplace, today announced that it is in formal negotiations to acquire a premier CBD oil company. Although DVLP is unable to release the name of its acquisition target at this time, it noted that the target is a quickly growing, fully-commercial entity that presently produces annualized monthly sales of more than $5 million for its CBD and CDB Products. “The CBD marketplace is experiencing scaling growth that represents a truly historic boom of epic proportions. And experts only expect growth to accelerate over coming years. While we are only in the negotiation stage of this acquisition opportunity, if we can nail down terms and complete this deal, we feel it has the potential to position the Company as a powerhouse player in that boom. And we look forward to updating shareholders as soon as possible as the process unfolds,” Golden Developing Solutions CEO Stavros Triant stated in the news release.

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Golden Developing Solutions (DVLP) is developing an online retail business for cannabidiol (CBD), hemp oil and health/wellness-related products. Through the website of its wholly owned subsidiary, Pura Vida Vitamins, as well as through wholesale and distribution channels, the company offers a broad range of high-quality, price-competitive products, including traditional vitamins, supplements, and CBD-based tinctures, vapes and soft gels, among other products. Merchandise also includes hemp and CBD-related products and additional products focusing on health and lifestyle. Golden Developing Solutions is a development-stage company providing business services and/or products supporting the cannabis industry, in which company intends to make acquisitions in the near future. Currently, 29 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws permitting their citizens to use cannabis for medical and/or recreational purposes. Cannabis has shown encouraging signs as a treatment for various medical conditions and has become increasingly more acceptable to the public and society. For more information, visit the company’s websites at www.PuraVidaVitamins.com and www.WheresWeed.com.

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Biotechnology company Earth Science Tech (OTCQB: ETST) this morning announced that it is in talks with an organic CBD grower and processor for a potential exclusive business and supply agreement. The company believes that an exclusive agreement with the CBD grower and processor would provide a reliable, marketable industrial hemp source, possibly increasing revenues for ETST. “This is a huge opportunity for Earth Science Tech and one that has the potential to dramatically change our dynamics. If completed, this exclusive agreement would enable us to fulfill our many industrial hemp raw bulk inquires, further expand our revenues, and lower our cost of finished goods, all while offering optimal full Spectrum Cannabinoids quality as well as unique cannabinoid products through the grower and processor’s innovative technologies. I plan on sharing more updates as we progress to a final agreement,” Earth Science Tech president, director, and Chairman Nickolas S. Tabraue stated in the news release.

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Earth Science Tech, Inc. offers the highest purity and quality high-grade full spectrum cannabinoid oil on the market. There are positive results in studies on breast cancer and immune cells through the University of Central Oklahoma; in addition to studies through DV Biologics that prove the Company’s CBD oil formulation lowers cortisol and functions as a neuro-protectant, with positive result case studies through key health organizations. ETST formulates, markets and distributes the CBD oil used for its studies to the public, offering the most effective quality of CBD on the market. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.EarthScienceTech.com

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FinCanna Capital (CSE: CALI) (OTCQB: FNNZF), a royalty company for the U.S. licensed medical cannabis industry, this morning announced that its investee company ezGreen Compliance has expanded its proprietary Business Intelligence Dashboard (“BID”) by adding a new comprehensive taxation feature to automate crucial revenue reporting functionality. ezGreen Compliance provides a state-of-the-art enterprise compliance and point-of-sale (“POS”) software solution for licensed medical cannabis dispensaries and cultivators. ezGreen plans to roll out the new taxation feature as a fully integrated component of its BID to the company’s affiliate network comprised of more than 200 dispensary locations. Furthermore, ezGreen’s BID, which was developed and supported by Automated HealthCare Solutions (“AHCS”), is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) certified and is compliant with state laws ensuring secure customer data storage. “Compliance reporting is becoming a “must have” for every business in the cannabis industry,” FinCanna Capital President and CEO Andriyko Herchak stated in the news release. “We believe ezGreen is clearly the industry leader in the compliance software space as evidenced by their superior Business Intelligence Dashboard which now incorporates a mission critical taxation reporting solution. Compliance reporting is an enormously lucrative space and we are confident ezGreen will deliver outstanding results for our shareholders.”

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FinCanna provides financing to top-tier companies in the licensed medical cannabis industry in exchange for a royalty on revenues. FinCanna, led by a team of finance and industry experts, is building its diversified portfolio of royalty investments in scalable, best-in-class projects and companies in U.S. legal states, with a focus on California. For additional information visit www.FinCannaCapital.com

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A report released by the Illinois Department of Public Health shows that the users of medical marijuana in that state have increased by 80 percent so far when compared with the statistics for 2017.

The report shows that most patients using medical cannabis wanted to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). More than 4,000 people out of the 46,000 who have used medical marijuana this year used cannabis to treat PTSD.

PTSD was followed by fibromyalgia at 3,400 patients while cancer was close behind at 2,500 patients seeking medical cannabis.

It is also noteworthy that about 75 percent of all patients on medical marijuana were at least 40-years old. This statistic may be correlated to the qualifying conditions for which one can get a recommendation for medical marijuana.

It is predicted that the number of people seeking medical marijuana will rise further for two key reasons.

First, there has been an increase in the number of doctors who get certified to recommend medical marijuana. The number now stands at 3,000 compared to the 2,100 who were available in 2017. Each doctor recommended approximately 25 patients while a few handled about 100 patients each.

This increase means that patients will find it easier to access a doctor who can recommend medical cannabis for their conditions.

Secondly, some regulatory changes will make it easier for people to access medical cannabis. For example, a law was signed by the Governor to allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana for chronic pain instead of asking patients to take opioid painkillers as was the case before. Additionally, it will be easier to process patient applications since fingerprinting and performing criminal background checks will no longer be part of the process through which medical marijuana applicants are screened.

However, some medical experts are warning that the use of medical marijuana may create cases of substance abuse. This fear arises because some of the medical cannabis dispensaries have products which are about 90 percent THC. THC is the psychoactive ingredient of marijuana responsible for the high experienced by users.

The addiction experts are also concerned about the quantities that patients can buy. In their view, the current limit is high and can permit a patient to consume the cannabis product on a daily basis. Addiction can easily arise when that happens.

You can be certain that companies like NUGL Inc. (OTC: NUGL) and Pacific Software, Inc. (OTC: PFSF) are crunching the numbers coming from Illinois in order to see what direction the medical marijuana industry will take in the coming years.

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C3 International recently launched a ground-breaking painkiller derived from cannabis as an alternative to the conventional prescription opioids that have been linked to so many issues, such as the possibility of addiction, constipation, incoherence, loss of appetite and other side effects.

The pill made by C3 International is unique because it is a standardized product that can be trusted to deliver the same results at a given dosage for those who use it.

The company says that its product doesn’t have any psychoactive ingredients since only CBD was extracted and added to a formulation of other ingredients calculated to provide different doses of cannabis based on the needs of a patient.

The tablet provides an easy way for doctors to prescribe and ensure that a patient is consuming the required quantity of the therapeutic product within the stipulated intervals.

This is different from what has been happening with the existing edible or smoking marijuana products whose medicinal content often varied from one batch purchased to the next. It is also common for the ingredients to vary from one plant to another. This makes it hard to be certain that the patient is receiving the exact quantity of curative ingredients to produce the desired results without triggering any unwanted effects.

The ingredients used to make the new pill are extracted from cloned plants which yield a uniform amount and quality of the desired ingredients. One can therefore be sure that each pill will contain exactly the same amount of ingredients as any other pill made by the same manufacturer.

Unfortunately, this product is only available within the state of California, so patients elsewhere may have to wait. Federal laws prohibit marijuana or any products derived from it to cross state lines, so the new pill cannot be provided outside California.

Those who are within California may also be pleased to learn that several insurance providers will cover the cost of getting these novel pills. One simply has to contact their insurer and confirm that the company can be billed for the cannabis pills.

The pill launched by C3 International is likely to be one of many new products which will hit the market in the states where marijuana has been decriminalized in some form. If one could only take a sneak peek into Sugarmade, Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) and Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) to learn what they intend to introduce on the rapidly evolving marijuana market!

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Growing public acceptance of medical marijuana is having secondary effects on other industries.

• Products using cannabidiol (CBD) are increasingly popular in areas such as wellness and cosmetics.
• Hemp production is growing, with experimental projects improving cannabis cultivation techniques.
• Services needed to support these markets, such as payment systems, are growing.

Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA Profile) is benefiting from this in many ways, having invested in hemp, CBD products, rentable cultivation space and payment systems. Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) is producing CBD oils and has become one of the first companies to sell these for medical use in the United Kingdom. Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) has received a massive investment from a drinks company, with the aim of producing CBD-infused drinks. GW Pharmaceuticals Plc (NASDAQ: GWPH) created the first prescription medicine derived from cannabis plants to receive U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval and is now heavily involved in research into using CBD to tackle epilepsy. Such drugs may also become useful for fighting insomnia, the subject of a new study by Cronos Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON).

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About Marijuana Company of America, Inc.

MCOA is a corporation which participates in: (1) product research and development of legal hemp-based consumer products under the brand name “hempSMART™”, that 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 recreations 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 Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR), a vertically integrated Canadian cannabis company, this morning reported that it has successfully shipped all the requested product from the initial purchase order of the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (“NSLC”). The NSLC is the provincial authority that controls adult recreational-use cannabis sales and retail outlets in Nova Scotia. Flowr was selected by the NSLC in August to sell premium cannabis through the province’s retailer. “We’re very pleased the NSLC recognized our ability to deliver high quality cannabis in the volumes it needs to meet the current demands of Nova Scotian consumers,” The Flowr Corporation Co-Founder and President Tom Flow stated in the news release. “Flowr’s cultivation team has been ramping up production in preparation for October 17 and we remain confident that we can meet all our commitments to our provincial partners and be well positioned for increased demand in the future.”

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Flowr, through its subsidiaries, is a vertically-integrated Canadian cannabis company focused on the natural science of cannabis. With head offices in Markham, ON and production in Kelowna, B.C., Flowr builds and operates large-scale, GMP designed cultivation facilities utilizing their own patented growing systems. Flowr’s investment in research and development ensures that its cultivation team is able to supply patients with consistent, high-quality medicinal cannabis. With a sense of craftsmanship and a spirit of innovation, Flowr is also well positioned with a line of premium quality cannabis products for the upcoming adult-use market. For more information, follow Flowr on Twitter: @FlowrCanada; Facebook: Flowr Canada; and Instagram: @flowrcanada or visit the company’s website at www.Flowr.ca

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NUGL (OTC: NUGL), the cannabis industry’s new standard of technology, this morning announced a major update to its app, which is now available in the Apple Store and the Google Play Store. With an ongoing marketing launch, NUGL has enabled its app users to give input that will directly affect upcoming software development. Over the last 30 days the company has addressed feedback and users’ request for a more robust mobile application. NUGL is committed to improving the functionality of the mobile application, with a plan of making every feature offered on its web application available for the mobile application. The company has expanded its development team this month to assist in this effort. Among other highlights, the company’s major mobile application update being launched today includes redesigned profile pages, updated styling for buttons, new photo cropping tool for image uploads, updated search bar styling and the addition of new search options and filters. “We have received a substantive amount of feedback from our user base and we listen to it. Then we act on it. A large portion of our user base lives an on-the-go mobile lifestyle, and they want all the functionality and features we offer to be accessible on their phones,” Ryan Bartlette, CMO of NUGL, stated in the news release.

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NUGL is the world’s first cannabis search app built for the people, by the people. Our goal is to build the most user-friendly app experience in the cannabis industry by listening to our users and giving them what they want. NUGL is the only cannabis search app that offers equal and unbiased search results. We don’t sell top-spot listings or fake reviews, so our data stays true. Use NUGL to search for genuine user-rated dispensaries, strains, doctors, lawyers, cannabis service providers, vape shops, hydro stores, brands and more. NUGL’s flexible web app has no geographic limitations and can rapidly connect cannabis companies, related vertical services and users. The NUGL iOS and Android app brings a powerful cannabis search tool within reach of anyone, anytime, anywhere with the ease of a smartphone. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.NUGL.com

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Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) this morning announced the creation of four new wholly-owned subsidiary companies: Lexaria CanPharm Corp., a Canadian company that provides DehydraTECH technology and other enhancements to the global cannabis industry; Lexaria Nicotine Corp., a US company with a global license to offer DehydraTECH technology to the global nicotine and tobacco industries; Lexaria Hemp Corp., a US company globally licensed to provide DehydraTECH to the burgeoning hemp-based foods and supplements industries; and Lexaria Pharmaceutical Corp., a US company internationally authorized to license DehydraTECH to the pharmaceutical sector, including pain relief, vitamins, hormone treatments, central nervous system conditions and more. To greater engage with the separate customer bases and business applications for each subsidiary, this new corporate structure enables Lexaria to focus its future research, potential financing structures and industry partnerships on options specifically suited for each new subsidiary. The company also plans to use wholly-owned Poviva Tea Corp. to advance the current ViPova Tea and Coffee consumer brands. In addition, Lexaria announced that it has received $33,000 from the exercise of 330,000 options at the price of $0.10 previously granted to a third party. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

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About Lexaria Bioscience Corp.

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. licenses disruptive patented delivery technology that promotes healthier ingestion methods, lower overall dosing and higher effectiveness of lipophilic active molecules. Lexaria has multiple patents pending in over 40 countries around the world and has patents granted in the USA and in Australia for utilization of its DehydraTECH™ delivery technology. Lexaria’s technology provides increases in intestinal absorption rates; more rapid delivery to the bloodstream; and important taste-masking benefits, for orally administered bioactive molecules including cannabinoids, vitamins, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), nicotine and other molecules. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.LexariaBioscience.com.

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CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: A wave of acquisitions is sweeping the cannabis sector, as increasing legalization draws the attention of big business.

• Large and mid-tier cannabis companies are absorbing their smaller competitors.
• Tobacco and alcohol companies are moving in as a natural extension of their current ranges.
• This is supported by growth not just among cannabis growers but also for businesses supporting them.

Cultivation supplies company Sugarmade, Inc. (OTC: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) has recently announced the acquisition of hydroponic product companies that could more than double its revenue. Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) is fueling expansion through an initial public offering as it begins its first sales of CBD oil products in the United Kingdom. Drinks giant Constellation Brands now owns a large chunk of Canopy Growth Corp. (NYSE: CGC), one of Canada’s largest cannabis companies. GW Pharmaceuticals Plc (NASDAQ: GWPH) is releasing fresh shares to fund its R&D-driven growth. Meanwhile, Aurora Cannabis, Inc. (OTCQX: ACBFF) is making acquisitions across…

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CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Bolstered by millennia of anecdotal evidence and ever-mounting scientific validation, cannabidiol (CBD) is rapidly being integrated into myriad mainstream consumer wellness products around the globe.

• Global cannabis market expected to quadruple to over $63 billion by 2024
• CBD oil market to grow at CAGR of 39.19 percent through 2021
• CBD products exploding into a wide variety of product lines
• Diversified, sales-driven companies expected to outpace standard growth curve

Humans have used hemp, a variety of Cannabis sativa and a primary source of CBD, for more than 10,000 years in food, textiles and medicine. The world is again recognizing the therapeutic benefits of hemp extracts, and consumers are embracing cannabis-based products at a breakneck pace. Consumer demand has triggered an explosion of product innovations that range from oils and edibles to pet products and infused beverages. Intent on staying at the vanguard of the upsurge in CBD-based wellness products, sales and marketing powerhouse Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) (YGYI Profile) recently expanded its HempFX™ line with the launch of two new hemp-derived cannabidiol products. Others are entering the sector as well. Beer and spirits conglomerate Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ) just made the largest investment to date in the cannabis industry. AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV) was one of the first companies to enter the pharmaceutical cannabis space with Marinol, which is almost chemically identical to THC, the main component in marijuana. Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTC: LXRP) offers DehydraTECH, a drug delivery platform that could be a game changer for several industries, including the recreational and medical cannabis markets. And Neptune Wellness Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEPT) recently received a Confirmation of Readiness letter from…

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Cannabis industry players in the U.S. are concerned that the stubborn insistence on prohibition by the federal government will give Canadian producers a chance to dominate the marijuana industry.

These sentiments were voiced by Derek Peterson, the CEO of marijuana firm Terra Tech based in California. He revealed that industry players in the U.S. are constrained by many factors which put a damper on their growth and activities.

First, cannabis cannot cross state lines since marijuana is still outlawed at the federal level. This restriction means that producers must operate at low capacity just for the market within the state where they are licensed to operate.

Secondly, the players in the marijuana industry cannot access funding from major banks since the banks fear federal repercussions resulting from doing business with an industry that is considered illegal. Marijuana companies therefore face funding challenges each time they want to expand or conduct expensive product research. In contrast, Canadian firms are trading publicly and amassing capital.

The third impediment is that Customs and Border Protection has vowed to deny entry to any marijuana industry investors. This has deterred some foreign nationals who may have wished to put their money in U.S. cannabis companies.

These shortcomings have given a chance to Canadian companies to spread their operations to the U.S. For example, Tilray was recently permitted to export marijuana extract capsules for use during a study on the impact of cannabis on essential tremor. This was after the researchers convinced the DEA that such products weren’t available locally.

Such inroads are likely to grow over time since Canada has had a head start due to the forward-looking regulatory framework that was passed in Canada upon the legalization of medical cannabis years back and the impending decriminalization of adult use of marijuana a few days from now.

Private firms were allowed to participate in the industry right from its legalization, and that private enterprise has permitted Canada to be a world leader in this young industry. In contrast, the U.S. has for long allowed only Mississippi University to hold the sole license for cannabis cultivation until states started decriminalizing marijuana and licensing their own producers.

The U.S. is therefore having to play catch up with Canada, but the federal prohibitionist stance still limits how quickly the domestic industry can grow since the players are fragmented and can only operate in small jurisdictions. The large U.S. market will only be exploited fully for rapid growth once cannabis is legalized at the federal level. That decriminalization will allow firms like Koios Beverage Corp. (CSE: KBEV) (OTC: KBEVF) and Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) to put all their energies in capturing the massive potential market across the nation.

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Customs and Border Protection officials have announced that they have seized more than 10 shipments of bulk mail from Canada that contained approximately 750 kilograms of marijuana.

The seizures started weeks ago when a tractor trailer carrying bulk mail was flagged for additional inspection at the Port Huron entry point in Michigan. A canine unit drew the attention of the border officials to specific packages in the trailer. Further inspection revealed concealed marijuana.

Other searches conducted during the subsequent weeks unearthed more cannabis destined for the U.S. and concealed in bulk mail packages. No arrests have so far been made over the seized cannabis. The affected trucks and their drivers (all of them Canadian) were released by the Customs and Border Protection agents.

The CBP statement on the matter revealed that this isn’t the first time that attempts are made to smuggle marijuana into the U.S. in bulk mail. They vowed to keep intercepting any marijuana consignments that people try to move across the border from Canada.

The seizures come when recreational marijuana is just days away from legalization in Canada. Investors in the Canadian cannabis industry are already under the threat of lifetime entry bans once the U.S. authorities discover their links to the cannabis industry.

It is still unclear how the legalization of adult use of marijuana up north will affect the volume of marijuana that people try to get into the U.S. where cannabis remains illegal federally. One can expect that as marijuana becomes more readily available in Canada, many more people who travel there may try to sneak it into the U.S. where it is still illegal in most states.

Non-citizens should be particularly careful about trying to carry marijuana into the U.S. because the Customs and Border Protection administration has confirmed that people could be handed lifetime entry bans once found to be consumers or investors in the cannabis industry.

Meanwhile, any illegal substances seized by the U.S. border authorities are kept until they are destroyed. The same fate awaits the 750 kg of cannabis intercepted at this Michigan entry point.

News of such seizures is welcome to companies like Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA) and Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) who jump through all sorts of hoops to meet the strict regulations where they operate while illegal operators distort the market with their unregulated products. Tighter border controls augur well for the legal cannabis industry.

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Golden Developing Solutions (OTCMKTS: DVLP) is an emerging leader in the cannabis and CBD industry that offers business services and products within the cannabis industry including online retail business for CBD, hemp oil and health & wellness related products. An article discussing the company and its recent acquisition of Where’s Weed reads: “As a rapidly growing community-based online resource for cannabis consumers with a host of user-friendly services, Where’s Weed offers a sophisticated mobile app with strong traction and powerful growth potential as the North American legal cannabis market continues to expand exponentially. WheresWeed.com has a large and expanding reach with nearly 3 million pageviews per month. In addition, the WheresWeed mobile app, available in both iOS and Android, has been downloaded over 80,000 times, proving to be complementary to DVLP’s objective to capitalize on the massive growth curve in the marijuana space.”

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Golden Developing Solutions (DVLP) is developing an online retail business for cannabidiol (CBD), hemp oil and health/wellness-related products. Through the website of its wholly owned subsidiary, Pura Vida Vitamins, as well as through wholesale and distribution channels, the company offers a broad range of high-quality, price-competitive products, including traditional vitamins, supplements, and CBD-based tinctures, vapes and soft gels, among other products. Merchandise also includes hemp and CBD-related products and additional products focusing on health and lifestyle. Golden Developing Solutions is a development-stage company providing business services and/or products supporting the cannabis industry, in which company intends to make acquisitions in the near future. Currently, 29 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws permitting their citizens to use cannabis for medical and/or recreational purposes. Cannabis has shown encouraging signs as a treatment for various medical conditions and has become increasingly more acceptable to the public and society. For more information, visit the company’s websites at www.PuraVidaVitamins.com and www.WheresWeed.com.

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BLOCKStrain Technology (TSX.V: DNAX) (OTC: BKKSF) is investing in technological means to offer the transparency desired by businesses and consumers within the cannabis pipeline amid recent lab testing concerns. Using its easily integrated BLOCKStrain platform, consumers are able to distinguish between high- and low-quality products. A recent article discussing the company reads: “BLOCKStrain’s proprietary technology will serve clients at both ends of the production pipeline and those in between. Growers want to know that their product is making it to market in good condition. Consumers want to know that the product they buy was manufactured by a company invested in good practices. Distributors, shipping companies and government agencies also have a stake in ensuring the wellbeing of a product, and BLOCKStrain’s technology will provide a transparency that meets all parties’ concerns.”

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BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. has developed the first integrated blockchain platform that registers and tracks intellectual property for the cannabis industry. Strain protection and genetic identification are major issues for growers and breeders, and this new technology allows them to identify and secure rights to their valuable intellectual property (IP). The BLOCKStrain platform also streamlines the administrative process of genetic and mandatory quality-control testing for legal cannabis, cutting the administrative time and expense in half. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.BLOCKStrain.io

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Innovative hemp and cannabis corporation Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA) this morning announced the appointment of Ian Harvey as the Global Sales Director of the company’s wholly-owned UK subsidiary hempSMART™, Ltd. As a seasoned veteran of the direct sales industry, Harvey has assisted in the development of numerous corporations around the world. Leveraging this experience, Harvey will oversee hempSMART’s launch of its network marketing program and industrial hemp derived cannabidiol (“CBD”) product line in Europe in January 2019, which will begin with the United Kingdom. “We are very excited to add Ian Harvey to our hempSMART team. Throughout my career I have successfully launched several companies internationally, and with Mr. Harvey’s experience and hempSMART’s incredible product formulations, I see a unique opportunity to establish and grow our brand to become a household name in Europe and eventually worldwide,” Marijuana Company of America CEO Donald Steinberg stated in the news release.

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MCOA is a corporation which participates in: (1) product research and development of legal hemp-based consumer products under the brand name “hempSMART™”, that 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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American Premium Water (OTC: HIPH), based in Playa Vista, California, is a holding company that maintains a portfolio of subsidiaries, including LALPINA HYDRO, LALPINA HYDRO CBD, Gents, Worthy, and FashionCoinX. The company recently launched its CBD beverage, LALPINA Hydro CBD. The product is the first of its kind on the market, employing advanced hydro-nano technology which mixes hydro and encapsulates the CBD with nano technology. LALPINA turns the CBD molecule into a water-soluble compound which increases its bioavailability and delivery to the body’s cells and tissues, enabling up to 90 percent higher absorption rates than traditional CBD water. Raising the awareness level of LALPINA Hydro CBD to a broader audience, the company recently inked a distribution agreement for its subsidiary to sell its beverages to two SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) e-commerce channels (http://cnw.fm/2jV29).

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.AmericanPremiumWater.com.

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HIPH is a manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of branded consumer products. It currently markets and distributes products under LALPINA™ and Gents brands. Under the LALPINA™ brand, the company develops hydrogen-infused energy products. Currently, the product line includes – 1) LALPINA™ Hydrogen and 2) LALPINA™ Hydrogen CBD. Gents is a producer of luxury hats and other fine accessories and apparel. The brand is carried in over 200 retail outlets internationally, including Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue, among other boutiques and upscale retailers.

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FinCanna Capital (CSE: CALI) (OTCQB: FNNZF), a royalty company for the U.S. licensed medical cannabis industry, this morning announced that it has agreed to a restructured agreement (“RA”) with Cultivation Technologies Inc. (“CTI”) due to CTI’s re-focused business strategy towards extraction, manufacturing, and brand development. Per the agreement, CTI will pay FinCanna approximately $3.9 million as repayment of CTI’s outstanding secured loan. FinCanna will also receive payments equal to 3.44% of the consolidated topline revenue of CTI in perpetuity. CTI recently entered into a sale escrow agreement for $4 million for its 6-acre property in Coachella, California which is expected to close in December 2018 or January 2019 with anticipated net proceeds of approximately $3.9 million after transaction costs will be paid to FinCanna. CTI has the option to increase its cash payment to FinCanna before December 31, 2018. The payments in perpetuity of 3.44% would be modified based on total cash payments. Additionally, FinCanna will continue to earn 50% of the profits of CTI’s Interim Extraction and Manufacturing Facility that is expected to stay in operation until June 2019. FinCanna will also receive certain purchase warrants in CTI’s next equity financing and will hold customary security over its overriding royalty.

“The new agreement is a very positive move forward for FinCanna and allows CTI to finance and execute on its refocused business to create long-term value for both parties. We are very bullish on CTI’s new strategy and anticipate a much quicker path to royalty revenue to FinCanna without any further financing obligations. Lastly, the expected cash proceeds from CTI of $3.9 million will provide us with additional non-dilutive funds to expand our royalty investment portfolio with a goal to leverage additional verticals in the U.S licensed cannabis markets that are in need of financing for rapid growth,” FinCanna Capital President and CEO Andriyko Herchak stated in the news release.

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About FinCanna Capital Corp.

FinCanna provides financing to top-tier companies in the licensed medical cannabis industry in exchange for a royalty on revenues. FinCanna, led by a team of finance and industry experts, is building its diversified portfolio of royalty investments in scalable, best-in-class projects and companies in U.S. legal states, with a focus on California. For additional information visit www.FinCannaCapital.com

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U.S. Attorney Bob Troyer, the top federal prosecutor in Colorado, has vowed that his office will take firm action against any legal marijuana business that acts as a front for illegal activity, such as selling marijuana on the black market.

Some growers in various states who are faced with excess production are alleged to have resorted to selling that extra produce to the illegal marijuana market rather than see that cannabis go to waste when the legal market cannot buy it all. Such firms are the next target of enforcement efforts.

The attorney revealed that his office had mainly focused its resources on weeding out those who grow marijuana illegally in forests and in their homes. Legal businesses engaged in illegal activities were now on the radar of the federal prosecutor and the label “compliant with state laws” would not suffice to protect any firm found to be breaking the law.

Troyer added that the interest of the federal prosecutor was in the safety of the public. State laws often address those concerns, but federal laws may be invoked in some cases. Marijuana is still illegal at the federal level.

The spokeswoman for Governor John Hickenlooper responded to Troyer’s statement by saying the state authorities have always enjoyed a good relationship with the feds and they are equally concerned about the safety issues raised.

The spokeswoman added that the state will continue to enforce the law, including criminal enforcement, in case justification exists for such action.

Members of the legal marijuana industry have asked the authorities to identify and root out those breaking the law without putting unnecessary pressure on licensed firms who are following the strict letter of the law under which they operate. They also advised that the authorities discuss any concerns that they may have with the legal cannabis industry instead of taking unilateral action that may be detrimental to all concerned.

Troyer revealed that his office will soon take action against a dispensary chain in the Denver area in the coming days. The name of the targeted dispensary chain was not disclosed in his statement.

It appears that the blitz against cannabis businesses breaking the law will mark the final stages of Troyer’s stay in office since Jason Dunn was selected earlier in June to replace him. Dunn’s nomination is awaiting senate approval before he can take office. Troyer has been in office since 2016 when his predecessor resigned.

Companies like Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTC: GRYN) and GreenBox POS, LLC (OTC: GRBX) must be happy that broader action is being taken to wipe out illegal cannabis activity since it affects the operations of the legitimate businesses in the industry.

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Public Consulting Group, Inc. has been selected by the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission to score about 203 companies that have applied for licenses to operate medical marijuana dispensaries in the state.

The commission had reached out to 30 firms which they felt had the capacity to undertake the scoring exercise. However, only Public Consulting Group and ICF Inc. responded by submitting bids for the task.

Public Consulting Group was selected after it was found to have submitted the lowest bid of $99,472 compared to ICF’s bid of $361,514. Public Consulting Group’s figure surprised the commission since they didn’t expect it to be so low. However, the firm was selected since no red flags were found to suggest that it would be unable to do a good job.

The selection of Public Consulting Group comes with an added advantage of saving time since their bid would not be subject to legislative approval because that bid is just under the $100,000 threshold for which procurement approval must be obtained.

That bid therefore allows the commission to move fast in submitting the applications to the scoring firm. Public Consulting Group will have 30 days to submit its findings and will suffer a $5,000 penalty for each extra day that it takes without reporting back with its findings.

The Medical Marijuana Commission is under some pressure to complete the licensing process by the end of the year because two of its members are scheduled to retire at the end of 2018. Any delay in the preliminary steps can therefore leave the commission short of quorum and unable to make any decisions until replacements are screened and appointed.

It should be remembered that the decision to hire a third-party to score dispensary license applicants was made after the licensing process for marijuana cultivators earlier this year was dogged by numerous complaints.

The 5-member Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission had reviewed the applicants for cultivation licenses and had selected five companies out of the 83 applicants. The unsuccessful applicants complained that the commissioners were biased and didn’t make any attempts to verify some of the claims that were made by the firms which had applied for licenses to grow marijuana for medical purposes.

It was therefore decided that external help be procured when applications for dispensary licenses are being reviewed so that similar controversies are avoided. All eyes, including those of Global Payout, Inc. (OTC: GOHE) and Golden Developing Solutions, Inc. (OTC: DVLP), are now on Public Consulting Inc. to see how quickly they can push the process which will see patients finally getting access to medical cannabis after a long wait that began in 2016 when voters amended the constitution to decriminalize medical marijuana.

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Sugarmade (OTCQB: SGMD) has set its sights on the budding hydroponics market in Europe. An article discussing the company reads, “Sugarmade, Inc. (OTC: SGMD) is targeting the European hydroponics market, supplying multiple products for cultivators via its first order through the Amazon UK program. Its agreement calls for it to offer several dozen stock keeping units (SKUs) to be sold in the United Kingdom. A cannabis-related supply company, SGMD projects that its 2019 volume will reach $30 million at operating profitability (http://cnw.fm/0Xl7T). … In a news release, Jimmy Chan, CEO of SGMD, said, “While we have previously informed our investors of our $30 million revenue goal for next year, revenues continue to grow across the board.” He cited the opportunities presented by the lack of available quality products at attractive prices within the European market.”

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About Sugarmade, Inc.

Sugarmade, Inc. is a product and brand marketing company investing in products and brands with disruptive potential. Sugarmade’s brands include ZenHydro.com, CarryOutSupplies.com, and BudLife Cannabis Storage Solutions. For more information on the company’s products, please visit www.Sugarmade.com.

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Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) is building its strategic intellectual property (“IP”) portfolio with two recent Notices of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) as well as the addition of three new patents in Australia. The company anticipates receiving additional patents in the U.S. by the end of the year. An article discussing Lexaria reads, “If all are issued, LXRP will then hold 12 issued patents within its first patent family, “Food and Beverage Compositions Infused With Lipophilic Active Agents and Methods of Use Thereof.” It would strengthen LXRP’s IP claims in both countries. All new Australian patents are projected to expire on June 10, 2035, it said. … LXRP has a growing IP portfolio and will license in any of the countries worldwide where its technology already has a patent or is patent-pending. DehydraTECH is its proprietary absorption technology platform. Based in British Columbia, Canada, LXRP is a biotechnology company that has developed technology that has shown faster and more effective delivery of cannabinoids and nicotine. Its IP portfolio already includes a patent for oral delivery of all cannabinoids.”

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About Lexaria Bioscience Corp.

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. licenses disruptive patented delivery technology that promotes healthier ingestion methods, lower overall dosing and higher effectiveness of lipophilic active molecules. Lexaria has multiple patents pending in over 40 countries around the world and has patents granted in the USA and in Australia for utilization of its DehydraTECH™ delivery technology. Lexaria’s technology provides increases in intestinal absorption rates; more rapid delivery to the bloodstream; and important taste-masking benefits, for orally administered bioactive molecules including cannabinoids, vitamins, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), nicotine and other molecules. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.LexariaBioscience.com.

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CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Growing public acceptance of medical marijuana is having secondary effects on other industries.

• Products using cannabidiol (CBD) are increasingly popular in areas such as wellness and cosmetics.
• Hemp production is growing, with experimental projects improving cannabis cultivation techniques.
• Services needed to support these markets, such as payment systems, are growing.

Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA Profile) is benefiting from this in many ways, having invested in hemp, CBD products, rentable cultivation space and payment systems. Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) is producing CBD oils and has become one of the first companies to sell these for medical use in the United Kingdom. Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) has received a massive investment from a drinks company, with the aim of producing CBD-infused drinks. GW Pharmaceuticals Plc (NASDAQ: GWPH) created the first prescription medicine derived from cannabis plants to receive U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval and is now heavily involved in research into using CBD to tackle epilepsy. Such drugs may also become useful for fighting…

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A federal district court has ruled that a nursing home violated the anti-discriminatory act when it rescinded a job offer to a job seeker who declared that she consumes medical cannabis off-duty and tested positive for THC in a pre-employment drugs test. Medical cannabis is legal in Connecticut where the plaintiff lives and sought to be employed by the nursing home.

The case was filed by the plaintiff last year and judgment was delivered last month, more than a year later. The defendant had tried to get the case dismissed arguing that federal laws allowed them to deny users of a controlled substance employment.

However, the federal district court ruled that the defendant couldn’t cite the Controlled Substances Act since the laws of Connecticut granted protections to patients who had a qualifying condition and were consuming marijuana in accordance with the state laws.

The plaintiff’s request for legal fees and punitive damages was denied by the federal court since the Connecticut law (Palliative Use of Medical Marijuana or PUMA) under which she sued did not prescribe such remedies in its protections for patients on medical cannabis.

The ruling against Bride Brook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center comes at a time when courts had initially ruled against employees on matters of medical marijuana. It is the first time that a federal court is making a decision in favor of an employee.

Other state courts had made similar favorable rulings for employees against employers who took action against them for consuming medical marijuana.

The decision by the federal court isn’t binding on all the other courts, but one can be certain that this case will be a point of reference in any future litigation on similar matters.

In fact, Bride Brook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center can appeal against this decision in order to have it reversed.

The case law on medical marijuana is still scanty since so few states have decriminalized it while it remains illegal at the federal law.

It may therefore be premature for anyone to think that the legal tide is shifting in favor of employees. All the same, it is wise for employers to review their policies regarding marijuana testing as a precondition for employment since they may expose themselves to costly suits that may leave the reputation of the companies in question in tatters.

What can help all concerned is some form of middle ground to be reached between the states where marijuana is legal and the federal level where decriminalization hasn’t occurred as yet. This is certainly the wish of industry players like Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTCQB: ETST) and FinCanna Capital Corp. (CSE: CALI) (OTCQB: FNNZF) who want to see a more uniform regulatory framework.

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The news reports more than a month ago to the effect that the White House Drug Office had asked 14 federal agencies as well as the DEA to collect and submit data showing the negative effects of marijuana legalization in different states has attracted a backlash which has forced a senior official from the Drug Office to reassure those concerned that the marijuana policy panel will not be subjective as it looks into the impact of cannabis decriminalization in several states across the country.

This clarification was revealed by Senator Michael Bennet from Colorado, one of the first states to decriminalize pot. Senator Bennet disclosed that he had contacted James Carroll (deputy director White House Drug Office) about concerns regarding the attempts to spread negative propaganda against marijuana.

Media reports had suggested that a secret committee had been established to gather data which could be used to portray marijuana as a “national threat” as a way of pushing back against its growing popularity and the wave of decriminalization which is sweeping across the country.

James Carroll clarified that the committee set up would conduct a dispassionate review of cannabis without any preconceived conclusions.

Senator Bennet reaffirmed that the data-driven decisions that were made in Colorado would not be watered down by any propaganda by the feds.

It is only fitting that Colorado takes the lead in calling out any force that is trying to smear marijuana since the state was one of the first two to decriminalize marijuana.

This news comes at a time when contradictions are emerging about how different law enforcement agencies regard cannabis.

For example, LA International Airport issued a press release announcing that it would allow travelers to pass through the airport with marijuana.

However, such people would have to run the gauntlet of TSA since all checkpoints are the jurisdiction of the federal agency. TSA revealed it would refer any matters of cannabis to local law enforcement who are at liberty to decide what to do about the situation. Passengers could be delayed or even miss their flight while these institutions engage in this ping pong.

Another scenario has to do with how Customs and Border Protection regards participants in the legal pot industry. The feds see them as drug traffickers while the states or countries from which they originate treat them as a legitimate industry. This difference of opinion leaves individuals uncertain about what will come next.

It is therefore hoped that the U.S. federal government will review its position and make a decision that harmonizes how marijuana is regarded across the nation. ChineseInvestors.com (OTCQB: CIIX) and Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) must be waiting with bated breath for the day when marijuana will be regulated by a uniform set of laws across the U.S.

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Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) (LXRP Profile) is one of the leaders in the world of cannabis, with applications made for more than 50 different patents and more to come. Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) is also focusing on building its intellectual property (IP) portfolio, including exclusive rights to at least 22 issued or pending patents. In wake of receiving FDA approval of its Epidiolex® (cannabidiol) oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, GW Pharmaceuticals Plc (NASDAQ: GWPH) has applied for five new Epidiolex patents. Recently Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) announced that it has, alone or with its subsidiary or joint-venture partners, filed eight provisional U.S. patents pertaining to the delivery and application of cannabis and cannabinoid-based therapeutics. And through its ownership of CanniMed, Aurora Cannabis, Inc. (OTCQX: ACBFF) has obtained six patents related to cannabinoid delivery for pain management.

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Green Hygienics Holdings (OTC: GRYN), a full-scope, premium cannabis cultivation company, is utilizing a hybrid-aeroponic agriculture approach pioneered by NASA to grow cannabis and ensure quality in a controlled environment. An article discussing the company reads, “Using its hybrid-aeroponic system, Green Hygienics creates a sterile growing environment that produces consistent, high-quality product while maintaining the lowest possible carbon footprint. The state-of-the-art, quality-controlled commercial cultivation methodology assures production of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis at much higher yields and greatly reduced costs. The technology produces quality cannabis faster than traditional methods since it requires no natural sunlight, eliminating the limitations imposed by day/night cycles. In addition, since the plants receive water and nutrients directly to their roots through a fine mist in a controlled environment, spoilage is reduced, and no unhealthy pesticides need be used because the environment is pest-free, keeping the product organic.”

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It is just days before recreational cannabis becomes legal throughout Canada but difficulties are already shaping up regarding how this legalization will affect Canadians who wish to travel to the U.S. The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) service has confirmed that steps will be taken to bar people who are involved in the Canadian marijuana industry from entering the U.S.

CBP’s confirmation comes at a time when numerous media reports emerged about individuals who were handed lifetime bans from entering the U.S. as a result of their investment interests in the cannabis industry.

Customs and Border Protection is simply enforcing the U.S. federal government position that marijuana is a controlled substance that has no medical value and has a high potential for being abused. The feds therefore don’t recognize the marijuana industry as a legitimate business or industry. Anyone involved is regarded as a drug trafficker just like those found with heroin and other such drugs.

Some of the consequences of being found with cannabis or admitting to an involvement in the cannabis industry may include being fined and/or having your cannabis seized, arrests and bans on admission into the U.S.

CBP officials also warned that Canadians should not be tempted to lie about their involvement in the cannabis industry either as investors or consumers since such misrepresentations will carry serious consequences once discovered. The stored data on any affected persons will be kept and referred to in future when those people try to reenter the U.S.

It is still unclear how the Customs and Border Protection agents will screen Canadians entering the U.S. CBP itself admits that not everyone will be questioned about cannabis, but questions may arise when a person is found with cannabis or when the smell of cannabis is detected in the car of the person at an entry point.

Congressman Lou Correa has written to Homeland Security asking its head to clarify a number of issues regarding the implementation of CBP’s position on Canadians involved in the legal marijuana industry. For example, how will the agents determine that someone at the entry point is a participant in the cannabis industry?

People who are handed a lifetime ban can apply for that ban to be waived for a while. That waiver comes at a cost of $585 (not including the person’s legal fees). It isn’t yet clear how long it can take for that waiver to be processed.

Canadian citizens are beginning to get a taste of what companies like TransCanna and VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTC: VVCIF) have to deal with as they expand from one jurisdiction to another.

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The office of the San Bernardino County Sheriff recently announced that they had seized more than 10,000 cannabis plants that were growing in the San Bernardino National Forest. The plants were in three large plots that appear to have been cultivated by members of a drug trafficking gang.

There was evidence that people were living around the cannabis plots in order to tend to those plants. Camping gear and trash was found where the plants were found by a combined force from the U.S. Forestry Service, the County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. These law enforcement agencies were collaborating under a program called CAMP (Campaign Against Marijuana Planting).

The marijuana plants were in plots located in Marble Canyon, East Fork Canyon and Arctic Canyon.

Police said that the drug traffickers cleared the forest in order to plant the marijuana. Such actions cause irreparable damage to the forest cover. The toxic pesticides and the fertilizers which are used in such activities also seep into the ground and pollute the water as well as the wildlife there.

The press release didn’t reveal who the suspects in this seizure were, but the public was urged to report any other marijuana plots they see as they hike through the forest or any other secluded areas. Callers could provide tips anonymously or reveal their identities if they so wished. Different contact numbers were also provided in the press release for those willing to provide information regarding the illegal growing of cannabis in the forest or anywhere else.

The investigators asked hikers to be cautious since there is a risk of being harmed by criminal organizations that participate in such illegal growing of cannabis. It was therefore better to stick to the marked hiking trails or to take precautions, such as moving in groups, when branching off the marked trails during a hike.

People who grow marijuana illegally see the National Forest as an attractive location since it has several of the ideal conditions they desire. The first requirement is seclusion so that the illegal activity can remain undetected for long. Secondly, the forests have naturally fertile soils and springs which can make it easier to grow the cannabis.

Those conditions will keep attracting more drug trafficking organizations to the forest, so the latest seizures are unlikely to be the last. Perhaps the authorities need to find ways to make legitimate cannabis businesses like Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (OTC: NUGS) and Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX.V: RIV) offer their products at such a low price that the risk of growing cannabis illegally will no longer be worth the possible gains from such an illegal activity.

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• The cannabis sector has seen incredible growth, reaching $10 billion this year in the United States alone.
• This has led to a wave of mergers and acquisitions, as companies strengthen their positions.
• This pattern is accompanied by expansion into new markets and investment in smaller companies by their larger cousins.

Hydroponic supplier Sugarmade, Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) is in the process of acquiring two hydroponic companies, improving its already strong position as a provider of vital cultivation equipment. Industry leader Aphria, Inc. (OTCQB: APHQF) is making acquisitions in Jamaica, Latin America, and Canada, with the latter giving it access to European markets. Cannabis outsider Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ) has invested heavily in cannabis grower Canopy Growth, with an eye to creating cannabis-infused beverages. In Florida, MedMen Enterprises, Inc. (OTCQB: MMNFF) has acquired cultivation and retail assets, expanding its reach from three to four states. And Emerald Health Therapeutics (OTCQX: EMHTF) is set to acquire the remaining shares of Northern Vine Canada Inc., in a move that gives Emerald full ownership of Northern Vine.

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The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR), a vertically integrated Canadian cannabis company, has appointed Francesco Tallarico as general counsel and corporate secretary, effective October 1, 2018. David Miller, who served as the company’s corporate secretary before Tallarico joined the Flowr team, will remain on the company’s Board of Directors. “I am very pleased to welcome Francesco to the Flowr executive management team,” Flowr CEO Vinay Tolia stated in the news release. “He is an exceptional leader and lawyer and brings a wealth of experience that we expect will prove instrumental as we continue to execute on our strategic goals.” In addition, Flowr also announced that its board of directors approved the granting of 325,000 incentive stock options to an officer of the company that are exercisable at a price of CAD 5.24 per share for a period of five years. The options will vest in equal proportion on a monthly basis over a period of thirty-six months, beginning on December 31, 2018.

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Leading omni-direct lifestyle company Youngevity International (NASDAQ: YGYI) this morning announced that it is expanding its HEMPFX line by launching two new hemp-derived cannabidiol products: HempFX Hydration – Sleep and HempFX Hydration – Pure. The two tablet-based products are expected to be available in November 2018. Both are designed to be used with Youngevity’s Y-DR8+ proprietary, portable water bottle system. In addition to being portable, the Y-DR8 filter provides great tasting water and reduces chemicals found in tap water. “This bottle system is intended to provide people with a revolutionary point-of-use water system for great-tasting water and enables consumers to customize tap water based upon their health and wellness needs. It is a beverage technology that we expect will have broad consumer appeal and we are extremely excited to combine this technology with the benefits of hemp-based CBD,” Youngevity Vice President of Innovation and Emerging Markets Rick Anson stated in the news release.

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About Youngevity International, Inc.

Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) is a leading omni-direct lifestyle company offering a hybrid of the direct selling business model that also offers e-commerce and the power of social selling. Assembling a virtual Main Street of products and services under one corporate entity, Youngevity offers proven products from the six top-selling retail categories: health/nutrition, home/family, food/beverage (including coffee), spa/beauty, apparel/jewelry, as well as innovative services. The company was formed during the summer 2011 merger of Youngevity Essential Life Sciences with Javalution® Coffee Company (now part of the company’s food and beverage division). The resulting company became Youngevity International, Inc. in July 2013. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.YGYI.com

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The Department of Revenue Administration in New Hampshire has revised its estimates of cannabis revenue upwards to $58 million annually if the products are taxed at 15%. These estimates come at a time when a committee is discussing a proposals to legalize recreational marijuana next year.

Why would the state be interested in how much it will earn from cannabis sales? Legislators want to know whether the taxes generated from the marijuana industry would, at a bare minimum, meet the high cost of regulating the industry.

The figures released by the Department of Revenue Administration suggest that the taxes collected from cannabis sales would more than meet the cost of regulation. The $58 annual revenue projection was arrived at after using the modeling information provided by a study which was done in New York.

That information provided more pricing and usage pattern data to rely on than was available when the Department of Revenue Administration in New Hampshire released its earlier projection of $41.6 million a year in December last year.

However, there are a number of variables that could swing the actual revenues significantly in either direction. For example, the model used to project how much can be earned could not determine with a high degree of certainty how many people would consume cannabis once it is decriminalized.

The existence of a marijuana black market can’t be ignored as well. How many people will prefer to get their marijuana from the black market instead of through the regulated supplies? The outcome of that decision will impact the state’s earnings from cannabis sales.

Similarly, some people may opt to purchase their cannabis from sources outside the state. Many reasons, ranging from price differences and perceived or actual product quality issues, can drive some people to purchase marijuana from elsewhere. The magnitude of people who take that option will also have an impact on the revenues generated for the state.

The revenue projections were sent to a special commission which was set up to plan how marijuana will be regulated, taxed and legalized. The commission is expected to have their report ready in November.

The report to be released is likely to be comprehensive since the commission was drawn from a broad cross-section of the state including law enforcement, legislators, anti-marijuana advocates and members of the medical profession. Any agreement reached by such a diverse group is likely to carry the day when the proposal is finally voted on by legislators.

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) and The Green Organic Dutchman (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) must be wondering why the U.S. feds don’t take charge of marijuana decriminalization instead of standing by as each state passes its own legalization laws that will eventually force the federal government to toe the same line.

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The Mint Dispensary in Arizona is scheduled to open the first medical cannabis kitchen in the United States. This kitchen will open its doors to the public on October 5. Customers can order breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks at the kitchen. An espresso bar and a juice bar will also be open at the full-service kitchen.

However, only individuals who have a medical marijuana card issued by the state of Arizona will be welcome to the establishment from 8 am to 10 pm every day of the week, weekends inclusive. No consumption will be permitted on the premises in order to prevent patrons from driving under the influence of any psychoactive ingredient which may have been included in the meal ordered.

Mint Dispensary realized that there was an unmet demand for cannabis-infused wholesome meals since only prepackaged items were available on the market. This gap gave the dispensary CEO, Eivan Shahara, an idea of preparing fresh foods that can address the nutritional and medicinal needs of customers.

The food and beverages available at the kitchen will have varying concentrations of cannabis so that visitors can choose the concentration that is suitable for their medical needs as they enjoy a meal, snack or drink.

For breakfast, patients with medical cannabis cards can order Donut Holes, Blueberry Muffins, Banana Bread, Apple Fritters, Scones and other offerings. These can be bought as standalone items or combined with coffee.

For lunch or dinner, patrons can select from Street Tacos, Artisan Burgers, Fries, Pizza, Hatch Chile Macaroni and cheese among others.

Carylann Principal, the Executive Chef overseeing the kitchen, says that the meals will be outstanding since they will be at the intersection between science and art. Chef Principal is a cancer survivor who is passionate about providing wholesome food that is also medicinal.

As the cannabis industry continues to evolve at a fast pace, more offerings beyond what is currently planned for the cannabis kitchen at the Mint Dispensary will be introduced. For example, the kitchen intends to start making home deliveries somewhere in the near future in addition to providing “medicated” catering services for funerals, weddings and other special events.

It remains to be seen what sort of challenges this new service by the dispensary will face. For example, can they be held responsible in case a takeout meal is consumed by someone other than the holder of a medical marijuana card? Such scenarios may or may not have been discussed with the regulators prior to granting the establishment a license to open the kitchen.

Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) and BLOCKStrain Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) (OTC: BKKSF) must be applauding this bold innovative step taken by the team at Mint Dispensary.

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American Premium Water (OTC: HIPH) was highlighted in a publication by Cannagreed.com today, titled ‘Breaking News: Imminent Cannabis Legalization To Make Cannabis Industry Next Big Bio-Pharma Sector’. As the adoption of legalized marijuana continues to grow, beverage companies are entering the cannabis space through the development of CBD-infused beverages. The Cannagreed release follows the California-based company’s recent announcement of the launch of a CBD beverage of its own, LALPINA Hydro CBD. The new beverage is the first hydro-nano CBD infused beverage on the market, offering a superior delivery mechanism than traditional beverages or oils. In addition to potential acquisitions in the cannabis sector, the launch strongly positions HIPH for a promising fourth quarter.

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About American Premium Water Corp.

HIPH is a manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of branded consumer products. It currently markets and distributes products under LALPINATM and Gents brands. Under the LALPINATM brand, the company develops hydrogen-infused energy products. Currently, the product line includes – 1) LALPINATM Hydrogen and 2) LALPINATM Hydrogen CBD. Gents is a producer of luxury hats and other fine accessories and apparel. The brand is carried in over 200 retail outlets internationally, including Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue, among other boutiques and upscale retailers. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.AmericanPremiumWater.com.

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Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) is filling the cash-free gap that was left by banks and financial institutions reluctant to work with the medical marijuana industry. A recent article discussing the company reads: “While most banks and financial institutions are still reluctant to work with those in the medical marijuana industry, this company is excited to fill the gap. With end-to-end management, REFG is solving the fragmentation problem by identifying tools that are important to dispensaries and customizing those tools to the industry. These depository accounts represent one more step toward meeting the challenges faced in a once cash-only industry. … The difficulty lies in maintaining compliance with laws regulating federal money laundering and financial crimes. REFG provides a complete banking solution that documents every stage of transactions.”

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About Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions engages in providing end-to-end management, across multiple management systems, for medicinal marijuana operations. Many medicinal marijuana companies have experienced such rapid growth that they are finding it difficult to manage all aspects of their operation. In order to become a successful and compliant medicinal marijuana operation, effective management must depend on many different systems. REFG solves the fragmentation problem by identifying tools that are important to dispensaries, and customizing those tools specifically catered to the industry. The company strives to create awareness within the medicinal marijuana industry and to develop an environmentally friendly, economically sustainable business while increasing shareholder value. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Take.green

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Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) continues to leverage its drug delivery platform technology in exciting new markets. An article discussing the company reads, “It has patents granted in the U.S. and Australia for applications of its DehydraTECH™ technology. Moreover, the company has many patents pending in over 40 nations. Lexaria Bioscience’s business strategy involves expanding the applicability of its technology within and beyond the cannabinoid sector. Recently upgraded to the OTC Markets’ OTCQX Best Market, Lexaria Bioscience is based in Kelowna, British Columbia. … The DehydraTECH™ drug delivery platform promotes healthier ingestion methods. It considerably improves the body’s ability to absorb cannabinoids, vitamins, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), PDE5 inhibitors, nicotine, drugs, supplements and other valuable molecules. The platform boosts the performance of useful compounds in ingestible products across the taste, smell, speed of action, bioabsorption and bioavailability categories.”

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About Lexaria Bioscience Corp.

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. licenses disruptive patented delivery technology that promotes healthier ingestion methods, lower overall dosing and higher effectiveness of lipophilic active molecules. Lexaria has multiple patents pending in over 40 countries around the world and has patents granted in the USA and in Australia for utilization of its DehydraTECH™ delivery technology. Lexaria’s technology provides increases in intestinal absorption rates; more rapid delivery to the bloodstream; and important taste-masking benefits, for orally administered bioactive molecules including cannabinoids, vitamins, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), nicotine and other molecules. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.LexariaBioscience.com

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The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR), a vertically integrated Canadian cannabis company, was the subject of an article published by TheGlobeandMail.com today, titled ‘Cannabis Professional: Ace Hill, Flowr blaze the branding trail with licensing deal’ authored by Mark Rendell. As noted in the article, a first for the Canadian cannabis industry was reached today through the execution of a brand licensing deal by Toronto craft brewer Ace Hill and FLWR. The companies have partnered up to market a line of pre-rolled joints in Ontario and British Columbia. Per the article, FLWR will grow, package and ship two cannabis strains that will then by branded and marketed by Ace Valley, Ace Hill’s newly-minted sister company. There is, however, a restrictive advertising environment when it comes to marketing cannabis. This may actually be good news for FLWR, an early-stage LP that went public on the TSX Venture Exchange last week. The company believes that the quality of its products and word of mouth will drive its sales. “People can’t do splashy commercials no matter how much money they have in the bank,” Steve Klein, Chairman and chief strategist of The Flowr Corporation, stated in the article. “We think it’s going to come down to people trying different things and word of mouth, and we think we’re going to come out very well in that contest.”

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About The Flowr Corporation

Flowr, through its subsidiaries, is a vertically-integrated Canadian cannabis company focused on the natural science of cannabis. With head offices in Markham, ON and production in Kelowna, B.C., Flowr builds and operates large-scale, GMP designed cultivation facilities utilizing their own patented growing systems. Flowr’s investment in research and development ensures that its cultivation team is able to supply patients with consistent, high-quality medicinal cannabis. With a sense of craftsmanship and a spirit of innovation, Flowr is also well positioned with a line of premium quality cannabis products for the upcoming adult-use market. For more information, follow Flowr on Twitter: @FlowrCanada; Facebook: Flowr Canada; and Instagram: @flowrcanada or visit the company’s website at www.Flowr.ca

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Golden Developing Solutions (OTCMKTS: DVLP), an emerging leader in the Cannabis and CBD marketplace, today reported an impressive amount of user activity data in the pre-purchase app associated with its newly acquired subsidiary, Where’s Weed (WheresWeed.com). Per the update, the app was developed in 2017 and launched on the Where’s Weed website in January 2018. The app has accumulated 76,000 separate orders placed by customers and $12,600,000 worth of orders placed with dispensaries. “This has become a win-win for both consumer and vendor. It’s a hit. And we fully expect it will continue to be an unequivocal success because it simplifies life for cannabis consumers through a highly effective and intuitive One-Stop-Shop shopping experience. We have big plans for monetizing this traffic, which is really just one minor component of the diverse and thriving Where’s Weed website, community, and network. The results thus far powerfully underscore our convictions in approaching this asset as a strategic target.” Golden Developing Solutions CEO Stavros Triant stated in the news release.

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About Golden Developing Solutions, Inc.

Golden Developing Solutions (DVLP) is developing an online retail business for cannabidiol (CBD), hemp oil and health/wellness-related products. Through the website of its wholly owned subsidiary, Pura Vida Vitamins (www.PuraVidaVitamins.com), as well as through wholesale and distribution channels, the company offers a broad range of high-quality, price-competitive products, including traditional vitamins, supplements, and CBD-based tinctures, vapes and soft gels, among other products. Merchandise also includes hemp and CBD-related products and additional products focusing on health and lifestyle. Golden Developing Solutions is a development-stage company providing business services and/or products supporting the cannabis industry, in which company intends to make acquisitions in the near future. Currently, 29 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws permitting their citizens to use cannabis for medical and/or recreational purposes. Cannabis has shown encouraging signs as a treatment for various medical conditions and has become increasingly more acceptable to the public and society.

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FinCanna Capital (CSE: CALI) (OTCQB: FNNZF), a royalty company for the U.S. licensed medical cannabis industry, this morning announced that its investee company, Refined Resin Technologies Inc., has attained its second purchase order for THC distillate in the minimum amount of $9.6 million, bringing its total purchase orders to $10.4 million. The order was received from a prominent, large volume, California cannabis enterprise and specifies $9.6 million as a minimum annual amount, contingent to consistent delivery and performance. “This multimillion-dollar order from an industry leading distributor illustrates the outstanding reputation and confidence in the Refined Resin team from leading players in the California market,” FinCanna Capital President and CEO Andriyko Herchak stated in the news release. “We see this trend continuing as the Refined Resin team has a deep network and a known industry standard to deliver a high-quality THC distillate.”

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About FinCanna Capital Corp.

FinCanna provides financing to top-tier companies in the licensed medical cannabis industry in exchange for a royalty on revenues. FinCanna, led by a team of finance and industry experts, is building its diversified portfolio of royalty investments in scalable, best-in-class projects and companies in U.S. legal states, with a focus on California. For additional information visit www.FinCannaCapital.com

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CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Intangible assets such as patents increasingly dominate the global business landscape, especially in the pharmaceutical sector.

• Intangible assets are estimated to be worth trillions of dollars in the United States alone.
• These assets drive deals as companies acquire smaller patent holders.
• In growing sectors such as cannabis, smaller companies are rushing to establish intangible assets ready for expected market growth.

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) (LXRP Profile) is one of the leaders in the world of cannabis, with applications made for more than 50 different patents and more to come. Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) is also focusing on building its intellectual property (IP) portfolio, including exclusive rights to at least 22 issued or pending patents. In wake of receiving FDA approval of its Epidiolex® (cannabidiol) oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, GW Pharmaceuticals Plc (NASDAQ: GWPH) has applied for five new Epidiolex patents. Recently Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) announced that it has, alone or with its subsidiary or joint-venture partners, filed eight provisional U.S. patents pertaining to the delivery and application of cannabis and cannabinoid-based therapeutics. And through its ownership of CanniMed, Aurora Cannabis, Inc. (OTCQX: ACBFF) has obtained…

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Los Angeles International Airport announced that passengers were free to have cannabis on them or in their luggage when boarding flights as long as it didn’t exceed the amount allowed by California law. Currently, 28.5 grams or 8grams of concentrated cannabis (oil, for example) can be carried by someone within the state. This only applies to people who are 21-years of age or more.

However, individuals who are carrying cannabis legally may still face prosecution once they are discovered by the Transport Safety Administration (TSA) agents at the airport. The TSA is obliged by law to notify local law enforcement (police) once someone is found with marijuana.

It is up to the police to decide whether to prosecute that person, seize the marijuana, or let the person board his or her flight. LA police has already said they will not prosecute anyone who hasn’t exceeded the legal limit of how much someone can carry.

This doesn’t mean passengers will not suffer any inconveniences. The interview by TSA agents before one is handed over to local police may make that person miss his or her flight even if the possibility of prosecution is waived by the police.

A lot of confusion is likely to result from the conflicting rules being followed by the Transportation Safety Administration and the local police.

Passengers are better off avoiding having any cannabis on them when they go to the airport. This will save them from finding out the hard way the kind of delays and back and forth issues that can arise when pot is found on you.

Passengers are also advised to keep in mind the laws of the different states through which they intend to travel since what is legal in one state may be criminal in another state.

A city councilman in LA has even suggested that so-called amnesty bins be availed at the airport so that passengers can place their marijuana in the bin before they get to a TSA checkpoint.

That idea isn’t as far-fetched as it may sound, because Las Vegas has about two dozen such bins at the McCarran International Airport.

The amnesty bin idea has its weaknesses because it means that a passenger will lose his or her legally purchased stash. The better option would be to harmonize the federal airspace rules with the rules in each state so that passengers aren’t left at the mercy of the individual officers who find cannabis in their luggage or on their person.

The contradicting positions of TSA and local police regarding cannabis clearly highlight the challenges that companies like Sugarmade, Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) and Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) have to grapple with in the different jurisdictions where they have operations.

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All the seven judges of the Seattle Municipal Court have agreed to vacate all the convictions for marijuana possession dating back to 1996 when cannabis had not yet been decriminalized. The judges also made a decision to dismiss all cannabis possession charges against anyone who was being prosecuted within the jurisdiction.

This decision is the culmination of a process that started in February when Peter Holmes, the City Attorney, filed a motion calling on the court to take this historic action. He said that step was needed to right the wrongs committed against people of color, especially African Americans, who had been targeted during the drug war. Approximately 46% of all people prosecuted were African American.

The judges agreed with his motion and directed that the state should provide the last known addresses of the individuals affected by the court’s decision so that notices could be mailed to them about what has been agreed upon by the judges. About 542 individuals could benefit from the court’s ruling.

The people with marijuana criminal records now have 33 days within which to object to the court’s decision or file a request for an individualized finding.

Jenny Durkan, the Seattle mayor, welcomed the decision saying that the misdemeanor record had denied hundreds of people numerous opportunities ranging from jobs, education, housing and loans. Vacating the convictions would therefore give the affected people a chance to rebuild their lives even if the harm they suffered earlier could not be undone.

The period covered by the court’s decision was determined based on the years during which the Seattle Municipal Court had jurisdiction over marijuana misdemeanor cases. That jurisdictional authority started in 1996.

The decision to vacate those convictions hasn’t just dropped upon the city. Earlier in 2003, a decision was made by the voters to compel law enforcement agencies to take marijuana possession cases to the bottom of their priority list.

In 2010, another major step was taken by the City Attorney (Holmes) to halt the prosecution of people for cannabis possession.

It has taken months to figure out how to implement the decision to vacate the convictions because non-citizens would still be regarded as ex-cons by the immigration authorities since marijuana is still illegal at the federal level.

The court decided that any non-citizen who wanted a ruling that their previous marijuana conviction could no longer affect them in an immigration court could apply in that 33-day window mentioned in the court’s decision. Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) and SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) must be glad that the court gave ex-cons that clean slate since the measure can be an additional way to remove the stigma that has shrouded marijuana for so long.

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Medical cannabis has been legal in New Jersey since 2010. However, there are moves to expand the medical marijuana program and also decriminalize recreational pot in the state possibly by the end of this year or early next year. Industry watchers are suggesting that the legalization of recreational cannabis in New Jersey would be a game changer for the entire industry for a number of reasons.

First, the long history of cannabis prohibition in the state makes New Jersey one of the places with the largest number of people incarcerated for cannabis-related issues. New Jersey therefore has a big social wrong to address and the decriminalization of recreational cannabis could provide a template for the other states with similar issues to copy from.

This copying is likely to be similar to the way many states are copying the way California has regulated the home delivery of medical marijuana. “It has worked there, so there is no reason why it won’t work here” is a statement legislators and regulators are likely to use a lot when referring to the precedents set in New Jersey.

Secondly, New Jersey enforces some of the highest property rates in the U.S. This is likely to be factored into any legal regime designed to regulate the cannabis industry. The economic boom that could arise from the opportunities within the cannabis industry can encourage other states to borrow a leaf from New Jersey’s journey and trigger their own economic revival.

The third reason why New Jersey is likely to be a game changer for the cannabis industry is that it has the backing of the elected leaders of the community at different levels. For example, the governor, the senate president as well as the top honcho at the department of health are all eager to see cannabis legislation enacted as soon as possible.

This support for cannabis legislation is likely to produce a framework that will be a reference point for the other states which are also moving towards marijuana decriminalization.

The fourth reason is that New Jersey has a first-class healthcare system, world-class bio-tech and some of the top medical research institutions. These unique advantages mean that there will be no shortage of relevant research for product development or law reform. Consequently, New Jersey may be to the cannabis industry what Silicon Valley is to the tech industry.

The affluent population also makes it an exciting market for companies that wish to create products and test how the different market segments would respond to those innovations. Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) and NUGL Inc. (OTC: NUGL) can only dream of what their businesses would be like if all states had the characteristics of New Jersey.

For now, the country can only wait to see what sort of regulatory framework will be instituted when the cannabis bill is debated, modified and finally passed.

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Leading omni-direct lifestyle company Youngevity International (NASDAQ: YGYI) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, CLR Roasters, will be shipping coffee earlier than anticipated for its recently entered 5-year sale and processing contract which is estimated to be worth $250 million. The first year of the contract was scheduled to start producing revenue in January of 2019. The first shipments are now expected for December 2018 due to earlier than normal harvest conditions in Nicaragua. “We have 8 million pounds of coffee now in our physical possession at our mills in Nicaragua and we anticipate that our inventory levels will reach 16 million pounds of green coffee in early November. Our contract provides for early shipments, so we anticipate revenues under this contract by the end of this year.  We are excited to reach the point of realizing revenue for the coffee division on this significant contract,” CLR Roasters president Ernesto Aguila stated in the news release.

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Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) is a leading omni-direct lifestyle company offering a hybrid of the direct selling business model that also offers e-commerce and the power of social selling. Assembling a virtual Main Street of products and services under one corporate entity, Youngevity offers proven products from the six top-selling retail categories: health/nutrition, home/family, food/beverage (including coffee), spa/beauty, apparel/jewelry, as well as innovative services. The company was formed during the summer 2011 merger of Youngevity Essential Life Sciences with Javalution® Coffee Company (now part of the company’s food and beverage division). The resulting company became Youngevity International, Inc. in July 2013. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.YGYI.com

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Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) this morning announced the closing and approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange of its acquisition of HemPoland. In connection with the transaction, the company has paid $7.75 million in cash and has issued 1,968,323 restricted shares that will be escrowed for a term of three years from closing. There is also a contingent consideration of up to 3,047,722 deferred shares based on HemPoland achieving $32 million in EBITDA for the financial year 2021. TGOD will invest an additional $10.3 million in HemPoland to fund innovative product development and rapid European expansion. “HemPoland has proven an ability to execute through quality product development and strong brand awareness. We are incredibly pleased with this transaction, a key milestone in our long-term acquisitions strategy. The acquisition is accretive to our shareholders, delivers immediate revenue, and opens a new vertical for TGOD. We’re incredibly excited to have such an innovative and strong entrepreneurial team join our TGOD family,” The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings CEO Brian Athaide stated in the news release.

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About The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd.

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. is a research & development company licensed under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (“ACMPR”) to cultivate medical cannabis. The Company carries out its principal activities producing cannabis from its facilities in Ancaster, Ont., pursuant to the provisions of the ACMPR and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) and its regulations. The Company grows high quality, organic cannabis with sustainable, all-natural principles. TGOD’s products are laboratory tested to ensure patients have access to a standardized, safe and consistent product. TGOD has a funded capacity of 170,000 kg and is building 1,382,000 sq. ft. of cultivation facilities in Ontario, Quebec and Jamaica. The Company has developed a strategic partnership with Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX: ACB) whereby Aurora has invested approximately C$78.1 million for an approximate 17.5% stake in TGOD. In addition, the Company has raised approximately C$350 million and has over 20,000 shareholders. TGOD’s Common Shares and warrants issued under the indenture dated November 1, 2017 trade on the TSX under the symbol “TGOD” and “TGOD.WT”, respectively. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.TGOD.ca

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Innovative hemp and cannabis corporation Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTC: MCOA) this morning issued an update on its joint venture project with partner Global Hemp Group Inc. (CSE: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) in Scio, Oregon. Per the update, harvest has commenced at the farm. During the next 10 days, the team will harvest this year’s crop consisting of roughly 36,000 high yielding CBD hemp plants that were grown in an orchard style cultivation on 33 acres. Following the harvest, the hemp will be dried in preparation for storage prior to processing. After the drying of this year’s crop is complete, the previously purchased fifth greenhouse will be installed, increasing the active greenhouse space at the project to over 19,000 sq. ft. Utilizing the current and future greenhouses, cloning operations for the winter crop has been initiated by the team. Additionally, the update reports that the success of this year’s hemp cultivation has attracted the attention of the local community. Management is currently in discussions with several local farmers concerning contract farming and share cropping for the project, starting next year.

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MCOA is a corporation which participates in: (1) product research and development of legal hemp-based consumer products under the brand name “hempSMART™”, that 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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CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The ongoing growth of the cannabis sector is now driving a surge in acquisitions, as companies compete to control a burgeoning market.

• The cannabis sector has seen incredible growth, reaching $10 billion this year in the United States alone.
• This has led to a wave of mergers and acquisitions, as companies strengthen their positions.
• This pattern is accompanied by expansion into new markets and investment in smaller companies by their larger cousins.

Hydroponic supplier Sugarmade, Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) is in the process of acquiring two hydroponic companies, improving its already strong position as a provider of vital cultivation equipment. Industry leader Aphria, Inc. (OTCQB: APHQF) is making acquisitions in Jamaica, Latin America, and Canada, with the latter giving it access to European markets. Cannabis outsider Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ) has invested heavily in cannabis grower Canopy Growth, with an eye to creating cannabis-infused beverages. In Florida, MedMen Enterprises, Inc. (OTCQB: MMNFF) has acquired cultivation and retail assets, expanding its reach from three to four states. And Emerald Health Therapeutics (OTCQX: EMHTF) is set to acquire…

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Calgary police officers have been told they aren’t allowed to consume recreational cannabis just weeks before recreational marijuana hits the shelves of retail outlets. The news was communicated in an internal memo circulated to all police officers.

The ban excludes members of the police service who cannot be deployed or called to a scene of crime. These include desk officers or those whose work is entirely administrative.

The police top brass say this policy decision was taken as a precautionary measure to prevent any workplace safety issues that may arise. It isn’t known for how long someone can remain impaired after consuming cannabis.

The Calgary Police Service has expressed a desire to partner with an academic institution to conduct relevant research that will provide the concrete information needed to modify this blanket ban on the consumption of recreational cannabis. Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) and Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTC: MCOA) would certainly appreciate any windows of regulatory change signaled by the authorities in their areas of operation.

The willingness by the police authority to modify the ban may come as a small piece of good news since police officers were wondering how they could be banned from lighting up a joint during an entire five-day break from duty.

The ban may also raise some fundamental rights issues. Can the Calgary Police Service dictate what its officers do when they are off duty?

A look at how the army has handled the same issue can shed more light on how unfair this policy may be. Members of the military are required to abstain from consuming cannabis within eight hours before reporting for duty. Can’t a similar provision be made for the police service?

That takes the police back to the limited information on how long cannabis can render someone impaired.

Understandably, the union of police officers isn’t happy about this policy, but they have little to do since they have been promised that the policy is likely to change as more information becomes available about how cannabis affects cognition, psychomotor function and other processes in the human body.

One of the sentences in the memo states that it can be hard for one to self-detect that he or she has had their cognitive abilities impaired by cannabis. The abstinence policy therefore remains a logical position until more research is done to understand the effects of cannabis.

It would be interesting to listen in to the conversations that may be taking place among the leaders of the law enforcement agencies in the U.S. states where recreational cannabis has been decriminalized. Would they also take the path of forced abstinence like the Calgary Police Service has decided?

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Even before the landmark inclusion of the Hemp Farming Act of 2018 in this year’s Farm Bill, plant-based nutrition experts at leading omni-direct lifestyle company Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) (YGYI Profile) had begun marching the team towards the development of a full line of proprietary hemp-derived CBD oil products. And while the identified health benefits of CBD ranging from reducing inflammation to managing pain and anxiety haven’t entirely been proven yet, one need look no further for foundational evidence of such benefits than the success of GW Pharmaceuticals Plc’s (NASDAQ: GWPH)FDA-approved oral solution EPIDIOLEX, which is used to treat severe seizures associated with extreme forms of epilepsy. Pharma-grade medical cannabis producer Aphria, Inc. (OTC: APHQF) (TSX: APH)already has a wide selection of carefully engineered medical cannabis and CBD oil products made from 100 percent greenhouse grown strains. Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CARA) is another company that stands to benefit from easing regulations in North America. And as a principal investment firm dedicated to cultivating medical marijuana companies, Cronos Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) surely understands the potential of the space.

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A young man aged 29 was arrested, charged and sentenced to death for being found with a few liters of cannabis oil in Malaysia. Cannabis on all its forms is illegal in this Asian country. However, the uproar about that conviction and sentence has forced the cabinet of that country to have a discussion about decriminalizing marijuana for medical purposes. Muhammad Lukman, the young man in question, had argued in court that the cannabis oil and other products were for helping patients suffering from cancer and other terminal diseases.

Change.org drafted a petition calling for Lukman to be freed and that petition has so far been signed by more than 60,000 people.

Xavier Jayakumar, the Minister in charge of Water, Land and Natural Resources in Malaysia revealed that he was comfortable with voting to legalize medical cannabis if it could help patients in the Asian country.

However, he was well aware that convincing his cabinet colleagues to decriminalize marijuana would be no small feat since opinions are strongly against cannabis. Matters aren’t helped by the fact that there is limited research in that country showing the medicinal benefits of marijuana.

The task of changing the legislation of cannabis is likely to be harder given that the health ministry in that country doesn’t believe that cannabis has any medical value. The views of that ministry are likely to carry a lot of weight when that matter is formally tabled for consideration.

This prohibitionist stance by the Ministry of Health in Malaysia is in stark contrast to the counterpart Ministry in Thailand where pressure is being piled on the government to pass legislation allowing cannabis to be used for medical purposes. Such a decision would also boost the economy since Thailand can produce and export the product around the world following the lead of Canada.

It should be remembered that no country on the Asian continent has legalized medical or recreational cannabis. In fact, the possession, trafficking and consumption of cannabis can attract the death sentence in most Southeast Asian countries. Singapore and Indonesia are notable for routinely handing out capital sentences to anyone found using cannabis.

It therefore remains to be seen whether the cabinet’s interest in medical cannabis will mature into a law regulating the use of marijuana for medical purposes, or whether that interest will fizzle out once Mohammad Lukman is spared the death penalty since the cabinet has already agreed to spare him that punishment. The discussions going on in Malaysia could be of interest to companies like GreenBox POS, LLC (OTC: GRBX) and Kolos Beverages Corp. (CSE: KBEV) (OTC: KBEVF) that would relish the chance to operate in a wider market.

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There is a growing trend of millennials dumping alcohol and opting for marijuana as the wave of decriminalization sweeps across the U.S. and the world. This shift is seen more strongly in the states, such as California, which were among the first to legalize cannabis for either recreational or medical use. Several reasons have been cited to explain the growing popularity of cannabis among millennials.

First is the issue of safety. Millennials have grown up being bombarded with messages about the numerous safety risks associated with heavy drinking. For example, the reduction in reaction time as one responds to situations on the road after a night out.

For these young people, cannabis comes on top as a better option since its consumption in moderation isn’t associated with any safety issues, such as an increased risk of auto accidents. This view is particularly noteworthy because the truth is that anyone high on any drug (cannabis inclusive) poses safety risks since cognition and other functions can be affected. This is the primary reason why countries like Canada that are legalizing recreational cannabis still outlaw driving under the influence of this substance.

Secondly is the matter of cost. Many young people report that they had been spending in excess of $50 on alcohol each time they went drinking. Many of them would go to bars several times each week, so the cost of alcohol would quickly add up.

The same people report that they now spend an average of $30 on cannabis each month since a gram of the product goes for about $18 yet a beer would go for about $6. The switch makes economic sense to the millennials, and they are making their decision heard using their wallets.

Another reason that stands out for the millennials who are switching to cannabis is the health factor. Many confess that they were aware that alcoholic beverages, such as beer, were packed with calories that weren’t doing their health any good.

The prospect of nursing a nasty hangover the next morning was also a heavy cloud on the minds of these young people as they ordered one drink after another.

Cannabis is a welcome change for the millennials since it isn’t associated with any of those drawbacks that are a certainty when one consumes alcohol.

Interestingly, the switch isn’t restricted to young people alone. It appears that the reasons for making the switch aren’t lost on the older generations. Forecasts have it that one in five Generation Xers will take on cannabis instead of alcohol in the coming years as more states decriminalize marijuana. Golden Developing Solutions, Inc. (OTC: DVLP) and Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTC: GRYN) must be watching these shifting preferences closely.

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New data that has just been released by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) reveals that the marijuana arrests made in 2017 were more than those which were recorded in 2016. These statistics are surprising given the fact that, by the end of 2017, 28 states had legalized medical or recreational consumption of cannabis.

In total, 659,700 people were arrested on marijuana-related charges in 2017, while the figure for 2016 stood at 653,349 arrests.

The wave of cannabis legalization doesn’t seem to have had any impact upon the law enforcement community, especially at the federal level. This is creating a measure of confusion in the public, since daily dilemmas arise regarding the subject of cannabis.

An example of the confusion is the position of Los Angeles International Airport permitting travelers to carry marijuana while the federal transportation authorities at the same airport retain the right to detain anyone found in possession of cannabis.

The FBI data reflects the same mixed signals. For example, about 91 percent of all those arrests were for simple possession of cannabis. That is a high figure given that 20 percent of the American population lives in a state where some form of cannabis legalization exists.

To put this in context, someone was arrested somewhere in the U.S. for marijuana related issues every 48 seconds throughout 2017.

Activists are livid at these statistics, given that about 100 people die each day in the country due to opioid overdoses yet no death has been reported anywhere as a result of a cannabis overdose. Cannabis advocates wondered why the efforts and the meager resources of law enforcement agencies couldn’t be directed where the real danger lies.

To put this misallocation of resources differently, the FBI data shows that for each person who was arrested for murder there were 49 individuals arrested on a marijuana-related charge.

This overzealousness on the part of law enforcement flies counter to the growth in public opinion favoring the use of cannabis either for recreational or medical purposes. If the trend of arrests continues, voters may be compelled to pile pressure on their elected leaders to rein in the law enforcement arm of government, which seems oblivious to what is happening in the states where cannabis is legal. Global Payout, Inc. (OTC: GOHE) and FinCanna Capital Corp. (CSE: CALI) (OTCQB: FNNZF) must be wishing that the unclear regulatory climate around cannabis settles quickly so that the industry can shape up for the good of all concerned.

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The constitutional court of the Republic of South Africa made a pivotal ruling last week making it legal for adults to grow, possess and consume cannabis in private.

This case reached the constitutional court after a regional court in Western Province (the province in which the Federal capital of the country is found) ruled that the law banning the use of dagga (the local term for marijuana) by adults in private was unconstitutional.

The government appealed that decision before the highest court on the matter, and Deputy Chief Justice Zondo delivered the binding ruling in favor of the decriminalization of private personal growth, possession and use of marijuana. This reaffirmed the decision of the lower court.

The government is now left with no other option than to implement the ruling.

Indeed, the court gave the legislative arm of the government 24 months within which to come up with an enabling law that will actualize the constitutional court’s ruling.

For example, that law will define how much cannabis someone can have for personal use. The number of plants that an adult can grow for his or her personal, private use will also be clarified once the requisite law is passed by parliament.

In the meantime, cannabis users can point to the court’s ruling as their protection while found cultivating, using or in possession of cannabis in private. Any public possession or consumption of marijuana remains illegal.

It should be noted that various sections of the government, such as the health department and law enforcement, opposed cannabis decriminalization, saying that it posed health risks and could pave the way for people to graduate to stronger substances/illicit drugs. The court has rendered those arguments moot.

South Africa becomes the third country in Africa to permit some form of cannabis use. Lesotho took the honor of being the first country on the continent to legalize medical cannabis last year. Zimbabwe followed suit this year in April. Globally, Uruguay took the lead in legalizing cannabis in 2013.

This small number of African countries in which marijuana is legal in some way is baffling given that approximately 10,000 metric tons of cannabis are cultivated on the continent each year.

The picture is no different across the world ,with possession or consumption of cannabis attracting the death penalty in Saudi Arabia, while Canada is just days away from starting the retail sale of recreational cannabis after allowing the medical use of marijuana years back.

Are the winds of change blowing firmly in favor of the cannabis industry across the world? Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) and Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTCQB: ETST) must be hoping that the legal hurdles to the availability of medical cannabis are removed so that the public can reap the benefits that this often controversial plant has to offer.

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A recent article by Christoph Damm on BusinessInsider.com titled, “Cannabis stocks just went through the roof — but this stockbroker is warning investors not to follow the hype” highlights the dangers of following each new trend when it comes to making investments on the stock market. One such trend right now is Cannabis. With upcoming legalization in Canada and changing legislation in the US, the cannabis sector is a hot topic that is constantly at the forefront of the media. Folker Hellmeyer, chief analyst at Solvecon Asset Management, believes that investors should pay more attention to companies’ analyses than blindly following the hype. “Despite my experience, I sometimes find myself emotionally caught up in decisions too, but sets off loud alarm bells for me,” Hellmeyer stated in the article. “With the excitement about the possibility of quick profits, investors just jump on the bandwagon — that usually doesn’t work well.”

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VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) this morning announced that it has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. VIVO moved to OTCQX from the OTCQB® Venture Market. The company started trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “VVCIF”. “Our decision to move to the OTCQX® Best Market reflects the building interest in our story and will allow us to increase our exposure to the investment community, both in Canada and internationally,” VIVO Cannabis CEO Barry Fishman stated in the news release. “We are excited to increase liquidity and transparency for our shareholders through an established and respected platform.”

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British Columbia-based fully-integrated cannabis company Choom Holdings (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) this morning announced that it has entered into an agreement with ParcelPal Technology Inc. (CSE: PKG) (FSE: PT0) (OTC: PTNYF) for cannabis distribution. ParcelPal is a technology driven logistics company that joins consumers with local retailers to get their products delivered swiftly and affordably. Per the update, the two companies will work together to develop an ideal route for distribution of both mail order and same day delivery within several areas. The two companies will also certify that all products will be delivered in accordance with all pertinent regulations. “We recognize the importance of utilizing the existing technology of ParcelPal’s mobile app in concert with their outstanding track record of home delivery execution. We believe this will provide an exceptional customer experience and we are excited to offer this to our valued customers upon the upcoming rollout of our retail strategy,” Choom Holdings CEO Chris Bogart stated in the news release.

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The Choom brand is inspired by Hawaii’s “Choom Gang”- a group of buddies in Honolulu during the 1970’s who loved to smoke weed—or as the locals called it, choom. Evoking the spirit of the original Choom Gang, the brand is synonymous with cultivating good times with good friends. The company is focused on delivering an elevated customer experience through its curated retail environments, high-grade handcrafted cannabis supply, and a diversity of brands for the Canadian recreational consumer. For additional information on Choom™, please visit www.choom.ca

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The Board of Medical Marihuana Regulation in Michigan is considering allowing provisioning centers (medical marijuana dispensaries) to make home deliveries of medical cannabis to patients who request that service.

A public hearing on the matter was conducted on September 17 to gather views that may form part of the permanent marijuana regulations for the state.

Michigan has been operating under emergency rules since the start of the year. The permanent rules will replace those emergency rules.

In the proposed law, provisioning centers will be allowed to deliver cannabis to the registered home address of a maximum of three medical cannabis card holders each day. The patient must sign for the delivery before receiving it.

Medical cannabis provisioning centers must submit their detailed plans explaining how they intend to conduct the home deliveries. The regulators will review those plans to ensure that they conform with the state’s requirements before that dispensary is granted a license to start making home deliveries.

Medical marijuana dispensaries will have to install tracking systems in the delivery vans so that the location of those vans can be known throughout the delivery run.

Furthermore, the quantity of medical marijuana that any delivery person can take to patients each day will be capped at 2.5 pounds, while the monthly limit for each delivery worker is 10 pounds.

It isn’t clear how those limits were arrived at, or how feasible they are. The only available information on the matter is that California has similar restrictions and the home delivery of medical cannabis is booming.

The state regulators also propose that dispensaries keep detailed logs of all home deliveries of medical marijuana. Those delivery details will be uploaded to a state-wide monitoring system.

The proposals have been welcomed by advocacy groups and patients, because patients who cannot drive or get out of a car will receive medical cannabis in the comfort of their homes.

Some patients also live far from a provisioning center. Such situations may have arisen because the local authorities declined to have a medical cannabis provisioning center in their jurisdiction.

Home deliveries are also suitable for medical cannabis card holders who may be uncomfortable about being seen going into a medical cannabis dispensary.

The authorities seem to have considered this matter for a while, and the provisions of the permanent regulations will smooth the operation of the medical cannabis industry. Any kinks that develop will hopefully be resolved along the way. Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX.V: RIV) and ChineseInvestors.com (OTCQB: CIIX) can only hope that all jurisdictions do everything that they can to make it possible for patients to receive medical cannabis without leaving any loopholes that can lead to the misuse of medical marijuana.

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Researchers from three universities (Montana State University, American University in Washington D.C. and Colorado State University) have analyzed workplace fatality data spanning from 1992 to 2015 and discovered that there were fewer fatal accidents at work once medical cannabis was legalized. The research will be published in October in the International Journal of Drug Policy.

The findings seem to be unexpected given that it has always been known that cannabis use compromises cognition and psychomotor activity, so fatal accidents would increase rather than decrease once medical cannabis use was permitted by law.

However, the data speaks for itself. A 19.5% drop in the expected workplace fatalities was discovered when the U.S. Department of Labor data for the 25-44 age bracket of employees was analyzed.

Furthermore, this reduction seems to increase as time elapses. A drop of 34% in fatal accidents at work was observed five years after legalization. This seems to suggest that the longer medical marijuana stays on the law books, the fewer the fatalities at work.

The researchers were of the opinion that the drop in workplace fatal accidents could be attributed to the reduced use of alcohol and prescription opioids by workers in favor of medical cannabis. This appears to be true given that the reduction in fatalities is statistically significant in those states where pain is one of the conditions for which medical cannabis can be used.

The drop in fatalities pales to insignificant levels when attention focuses on those states where pain isn’t on the list of qualifying conditions for the use of medical marijuana.

The research provides more concrete proof about the gains which can be realized when medical cannabis is permitted by law.

Nevertheless, many states still allow employers to test for and punish employees who are found with cannabis metabolites in their bodies, regardless of whether such an employee was permitted to use medical cannabis or not.

This opens further work for medical cannabis advocates, because the rights of employees need to be protected. After all, one cannot be fired or sanctioned from going to hospital and taking the medication offered, can they? The same understanding should be extended to patients on medical marijuana.

As things stand, patients and advocates can only hope that the wave of medical cannabis decriminalization that is sweeping across the U.S. results in the necessary legal reforms so that users of medical cannabis stop being victimized at work for consuming a legally permitted product. Companies like BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) (OTC: BKKSF) and Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (OTC: NUGS) know all too well the headaches associated with a mixed bag of conflicting laws.

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Sunniva’s (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) is moving closer to its key strategy in becoming a fully integrated cannabis company. CEO Dr. Anthony Holler reviews the company’s developments over the past six months in a recent article, which indicates, “We made great progress in Q2 2018 towards our goal of becoming a vertically integrated cannabis company in the U.S. In California, construction progressed at our phase one 325,000 square foot state-of-the-art Sunniva California Campus with completion targeted by the end of this year and first harvest expected in Q1 2019. Our extraction facility began generating revenue this quarter. We continue to secure new contracts and are excited about the future revenue opportunities in this and other vertical channels that maximize the synergies with our Full-Scale Distributors device business.”

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Sunniva, through its subsidiaries, is a vertically integrated cannabis company operating in the world’s two largest cannabis markets – Canada and California – where it is committed to delivering safe, high-quality products and services at scale and creating trusted Sunniva branded cannabis products. The company’s vision is to become one of the lowest cost, highest quality vertically integrated cannabis producers in the markets it serves by building large scale purpose-built current cGMP designed greenhouses and expansion of retail locations, offering better quality assurance with cannabis products free from pesticides, providing better customer access to cannabis education and sourcing better therapeutic delivery devices. Sunniva’s management and board of directors have a proven track record for creating significant shareholder value both in the healthcare and biotech industries. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Sunniva.com

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The Flowr Corporation (TSXV: FLWR) today made its debut on the Toronto Stock Exchange, a significant step toward the company’s goal of “becoming one of Canada’s top licensed producers.” Founded by MedReleaf co-founder Tom Flow and a team of industry pioneers, successful start-up executives and top industry scientists, Flowr has a flagship cultivation facility spanning 85,000 square feet in Kelowna, British Columbia. A Forbes article published this morning notes increased activity in the cannabis sector, alongside a glance at Flowr’s strategies, operations and consumer demand for high-quality cannabis.

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Flowr, through its subsidiaries, is a vertically-integrated Canadian cannabis company focused on the natural science of cannabis. With head offices in Markham, ON and production in Kelowna, B.C., Flowr builds and operates large-scale, GMP designed cultivation facilities utilizing their own patented growing systems. Flowr’s investment in research and development ensures that its cultivation team is able to supply patients with consistent, high-quality medicinal cannabis. With a sense of craftsmanship and a spirit of innovation, Flowr is also well positioned with a line of premium quality cannabis products for the upcoming adult-use market. For more information, follow Flowr on Twitter: @FlowrCanada; Facebook: Flowr Canada; and Instagram: @flowrcanada or visit the company’s website at www.Flowr.ca.

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FinCanna Capital (CSE: CALI) (OTCQB: FNNZF), a royalty company for the U.S. licensed medical cannabis industry, this morning announced that its investee company, Refined Resin Technologies Inc., has secured its first purchase order for THC distillate in the amount of $840,000. The purchase order received from a high volume, top California cannabis brand specified $840,000 as the minimum annual amount. Monthly volumes and the related payments may increase based on reliable delivery and performance. “To secure a large purchase order from a top California brand is a testament to the stature of the Refined Resin team and bodes well for future demand,” FinCanna Capital President and CEO Andriyko Herchak stated in the news release. “Refined Resin’s principals have extensive experience in extraction, manufacturing, business operations and marketing that is evidenced by their ability to obtain an order of this size while still completing their production facility. This accomplishment is a clear demonstration of their ability to grow a lucrative business which should be highly rewarding for the Refined team and our FinCanna shareholders.”

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FinCanna provides financing to top-tier companies in the licensed medical cannabis industry in exchange for a royalty on revenues. FinCanna, led by a team of finance and industry experts, is building its diversified portfolio of royalty investments in scalable, best-in-class projects and companies in U.S. legal states, with a focus on California. For additional information visit www.FinCannaCapital.com

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A recent study which was published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) Pediatrics Edition has revealed that almost one in 11 American teenagers uses an electronic cigarette to consume cannabis.

The findings stem from a survey which was conducted in 2016. Over 2,000 middle and high school teens participated in the study.

That proportion of kids who vape marijuana translates to approximately two million teens across the U.S. A similar study conducted by the University of Michigan had similar findings more than a month ago.

The CDC survey found that more boys than girls were likely to consume marijuana using an electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) or e-cigarette. Teenage vape rates of marijuana were also higher among middle and high schoolers who stayed with an adult that used an electronic cigarette.

The number of heavy vapers who consumed cannabis using an electronic cigarette stood at almost 64 percent, as compared to 33 percent who didn’t vape on a regular basis. Frequency of e-cig use seems to increase the likelihood of consuming other substances using the ENDS devices.

The study also discovered that nearly 39 percent of all students who used other tobacco products also used an e-cigarette to vaporize cannabis. In contrast, about five percent of students who didn’t use other tobacco products vaporized cannabis. This statistic shows that the use of tobacco products may predispose a teen to vaping marijuana.

The use of marijuana in electronic cigarettes causes a lot of concern, because marijuana is known to affect memory and learning in later years.

The head of the Food and Drug Administration, Scott Gottlieb, expressed the determination of his agency to end the growing trend of teenagers vaping. To that end, several manufacturers of popular electronic cigarettes, such as Juul, were given two months within which to prove to the regulators that those manufacturers were doing everything they can to stop underage access to their products. Companies that don’t comply would be shuttered, he warned.

Juul is especially notable, because the product has gained huge traction among students, probably because of its sleek design that makes the device easy to conceal.

The findings of this study create an urgency for steps to be taken to prevent minors from consuming tobacco and other potentially addictive substances. It may be necessary for the regulators to consider other means, since their current efforts don’t appear to be having the desired effects. Companies, such as Pacific Software, Inc. (OTC: PFSF) and The Green Organic Dutchman (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF), must be paying attention to these studies, since they could affect how any product that they bring to the market will be scrutinized.

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Currently, each EU member country is responsible for formulating and implementing its own cannabis laws as it sees fit. This has created a lot of contradictions and inconsistencies between the laws of the member states. This situation is bound to change in the event that the draft law that is being worked on by the health committee passes through all the stages and is endorsed by the EU council of ministers.

A public hearing is planned for October 1 to discuss the feasibility of that proposal.

One of the key aims of the draft law is to state how medical cannabis differs from any other uses to which marijuana can be put, especially the recreational use of the substance.

The bill will also ensure that all who need medical cannabis can access it. For example, medical marijuana should be covered by insurance providers in the EU in the same way that other forms of medicine are covered.

The draft also seeks to speed up research on the various medicinal uses of marijuana so that accurate information can be availed to the public. Such research could also uncover previously unknown medicinal uses of cannabis and help patients who would have otherwise lost all hope of seeing any improvement in their conditions.

EU member states would also be required to reform their existing cannabis laws in order to allow medical professionals/doctors and pharmacists to prescribe and avail medicinal marijuana without any legal roadblocks to the execution of their professional duties.

The law is intended to curb the black market of medical cannabis by controlling the points at which medical cannabis is sold. Such controls can have the added benefit of limiting underage access to the products.

The process of getting this draft law through all the stages until it is endorsed by the council of EU ministers is lengthy. It is estimated that it may take about eight months for the draft to reach the endorsement stage.

More sobering, however, is the fact that a resolution of the EU parliament doesn’t have any legal force in the member countries. At best, it can only be looked at as a recommendation which may or may not be implemented.

The brighter side of such proposals/resolutions is that they can serve as fodder for advocacy groups to pressure national governments to reform their prohibitionist laws in order to align the countries with the position taken at EU level. Proponents of cannabis decriminalization can therefore take pride in the fact that the EU is waking up to the medicinal roles that cannabis can play in the lives of citizens.

Entities like PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) and Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTCQB: ETST) can only wish that the proposed harmonization of cannabis laws in the EU happens across the globe so that they don’t have the headache of dealing with different cannabis legal regimes in each jurisdiction where these companies operate.

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Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG), through its Green FinCEN-compliant processing system, enables patients to link their bank accounts and debit those accounts to make purchases at state-licensed cannabis establishments. A recent article discussing the company reads: “Green allows a dispensary to take electronic payments and deposit cash securely, all in complete FinCEN compliance. Merchants can open an account on the company’s website by completing a Dispensary Merchant Application (http://cnw.fm/K9Yo6). Using the system, dispensaries need not worry about regulatory issues, since FinCEN compliance is incorporated into the transaction processing platform. Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions keeps customers in compliance and retains the necessary records to prove that. The company is a Level 1 payment processor certified by Visa, MasterCard and Europay. The Green platform is expected to find widespread application, as it integrates with most shopping carts and POS systems. Presently, it is processing roughly 60 million transactions per month.”

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Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions engages in providing end-to-end management, across multiple management systems, for medicinal marijuana operations. Many medicinal marijuana companies have experienced such rapid growth that they are finding it difficult to manage all aspects of their operation. In order to become a successful and compliant medicinal marijuana operation, effective management must depend on many different systems. REFG solves the fragmentation problem by identifying tools that are important to dispensaries, and customizing those tools specifically catered to the industry. The company strives to create awareness within the medicinal marijuana industry and to develop an environmentally friendly, economically sustainable business while increasing shareholder value. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Take.green

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BLOCKStrain Technology (TSX.V: DNAX) (OTC: BKKSF), through its easily integrated BLOCKStrain platform, offers the cannabis market a single-source accountability system. A recent article discussing the company’s innovative platform reads: “While supply chain transparency and verification are ongoing issues for various industries, in an emerging industry like the cannabis market, in which regulations are still being established and the proverbial kinks are still being worked out, the need for a reliable means of seed-to-sale tracking is even more acute. … Until recently, cannabis products were largely available only on the black market. As cannabis availability and legalization now continue to expand worldwide, heavy regulations and new standards are emerging to help ensure a safe supply for consumers. BLOCKStrain’s solution answers the call for a trusted means of tracking cannabis products from their source and ensuring origin, product testing compliance and safety.”

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About BLOCKStrain Technology Corp.

BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. has developed the first integrated blockchain platform that registers and tracks intellectual property for the cannabis industry. Strain protection and genetic identification are major issues for growers and breeders, and this new technology allows them to identify and secure rights to their valuable intellectual property. The BLOCKStrain platform also streamlines the administrative process of genetic and mandatory quality-control testing for legal cannabis. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.BLOCKStrain.io.

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NUGL Inc. (OTC: NUGL), the cannabis industry’s new standard of technology, this morning named Bob Waters, a former associate publisher and sales director of Culture Magazine, as the company’s vice president of sales. Waters will leverage his vast expertise in sales and marketing to drive the development of NUGL’s sales team and assist in the launch of strategic partnerships and acquisitions for the company’s growing stable of cannabis-focused initiatives. “The addition of Bob could not be a better fit for us. Bob is very connected in the cannabis space and has done a great job building his past company’s advertising revenue,” NUGL CEO Brandon Vargas stated in the news release. “We believe NUGL provides one of the best advertising platforms in the industry and this will be a playground for Bob to grow advertising sales with no boundaries. NUGL offers so many types of advertising options and creative strategies to help brands, services and shops get their name out in the industry.”

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About NUGL

NUGL is the world’s first cannabis search app built for the people, by the people. Our goal is to build the most user-friendly app experience in the cannabis industry by listening to our users and giving them what they want. NUGL is the only cannabis search app that offers equal and unbiased search results. We don’t sell top-spot listings or fake reviews, so our data stays true. Use NUGL to search for genuine user-rated dispensaries, strains, doctors, lawyers, cannabis service providers, vape shops, hydro stores, brands and more. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.NUGL.com

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Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) this morning provided an update on the spin-off transaction regarding its wholly-owned subsidiary, TGOD Acquisition Corporation (“SpinCo”). The distribution record date is expected to be on or about November 16, 2018, subject to execution of an arrangement agreement between the company and SpinCo and receipt of requisite corporate, regulatory and court approvals. Per the arrangement agreement, TGOD shareholders of record as of the distribution date will receive 0.15 of one SpinCo unit warrant for each TGOD share held. Each unit warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one unit of SpinCo at a price of $0.50 for a period of 30 days from completion of the distribution. The SpinCo unit warrants will be comprised of one common share of SpinCo and one-half of one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant is exercisable into one SpinCo share at the exercise price of $1.25 and has an expiry date that is 24 months from the listing date. The arrangement remains subject to the approval of at least two-thirds of the votes cast by TGOD shareholders at the TGOD annual general meeting which is anticipated to be held on or about November 7, 2018.

The company also announced that, in connection with the spin-off, SpinCo intends to complete a non-brokered private placement offering of up to 20,000,000 subscription receipts at a price of $0.50 each for gross proceeds of up to $10,000,000. Each subscription receipt will entitle the holder to receive one SpinCo unit upon receipt of the required shareholder and TSX approvals of the SpinCo offering. The SpinCo units underlying the subscription receipts have the same terms as the SpinCo units underlying the SpinCo unit warrants to be distributed to TGOD shareholders under the distribution, which are comprised of one SpinCo share and one SpinCo warrant. SpinCo aims to use the net proceeds of the offering to execute its investment strategy and for general working capital purposes. The offering is subject to TGOD shareholder, regulatory and court approvals.

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About The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd.

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. is a research & development company licensed under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (“ACMPR”) to cultivate medical cannabis. The Company carries out its principal activities producing cannabis from its facilities in Ancaster, Ont., pursuant to the provisions of the ACMPR and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) and its regulations. The Company grows high quality, organic cannabis with sustainable, all-natural principles. TGOD’s products are laboratory tested to ensure patients have access to a standardized, safe and consistent product. TGOD has a funded capacity of 170,000 kg and is building 1,382,000 sq. ft. of cultivation facilities in Ontario, Quebec and Jamaica. The Company has developed a strategic partnership with Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX: ACB) whereby Aurora has invested approximately C$78.1 million for an approximate 17.5% stake in TGOD. In addition, the Company has raised approximately C$350 million and has over 20,000 shareholders. TGOD’s Common Shares and warrants issued under the indenture dated November 1, 2017 trade on the TSX under the symbol “TGOD” and “TGOD.WT”, respectively. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.TGOD.ca

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British Columbia-based fully-integrated cannabis company Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) this morning announced that it has been added to the Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences (TSX: HMMJ) exchange-traded fund (“ETF”). As the world’s first and largest ETF, HMMJ delivers exposure directly to North American publicly listed life sciences companies that engage in the marijuana industry. “Choom’s addition to the Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences ETF is recognition of our efforts to building a dominant branded cannabis company. The Choom brand was created exclusively to service the retail recreational market, ensuring curious customers and cannabis connoisseurs alike can ‘cultivate good times’,” Choom President and CEO Chris Bogart stated in the news release. “Our inclusion in Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences ETF provides an excellent avenue for increased exposure to the investment community.”

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The Choom brand is inspired by Hawaii’s “Choom Gang”- a group of buddies in Honolulu during the 1970’s who loved to smoke weed—or as the locals called it, choom. Evoking the spirit of the original Choom Gang, the brand is synonymous with cultivating good times with good friends. The company is focused on delivering an elevated customer experience through its curated retail environments, high-grade handcrafted cannabis supply, and a diversity of brands for the Canadian recreational consumer. For additional information on Choom™, please visit www.choom.ca

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CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: With Canada legalizing cannabis nationwide in October and the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill completely removing hemp from the DEA’s controlled substances list, the stage has been set for an explosion of products ranging from functional foods and supplements to CBD-based (cannabidiol) biopharma indications.

• U.S. farm bill legalizing hemp could make CBD an open-pit gold mine.
• List of demonstrable CBD health benefits growing daily.
• CBD growth may outpace entire cannabis market combined.

Even before the landmark inclusion of the Hemp Farming Act of 2018 in this year’s Farm Bill, plant-based nutrition experts at leading omni-direct lifestyle company Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) (YGYI Profile) had begun marching the team towards the development of a full line of proprietary hemp-derived CBD oil products. And while the identified health benefits of CBD ranging from reducing inflammation to managing pain and anxiety haven’t entirely been proven yet, one need look no further for foundational evidence of such benefits than the success of GW Pharmaceuticals Plc’s (NASDAQ: GWPH) FDA-approved oral solution EPIDIOLEX, which is used to treat severe seizures associated with extreme forms of epilepsy. Pharma-grade medical cannabis producer Aphria, Inc. (OTC: APHQF) (TSX: APH) already has a wide selection of carefully engineered medical cannabis and CBD oil products made from 100 percent greenhouse grown strains. Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CARA) is another company that stands…

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Judge Stephen Borrello of Michigan’s Court of Claims has issued an injunction against the state’s order to close almost 100 medical marijuana businesses that hadn’t met a section of the emergency licensing regulations passed by regulators.

Just over 100 dispensaries had submitted partially completed application forms as the September 15 deadline approached. Only those businesses that had submitted their papers would be allowed to operate until December 15, when the licensing process was expected to be completed.

The judge’s injunction orders the state to allow all cannabis businesses, including those that hadn’t submitted their applications, to stay open until that mid-December deadline.

Denise Pollisella, an attorney acting on behalf of one cannabis dispensary, filed the application for the injunction. Pollisella was convinced that she presented such strong arguments that it would be hard for the regulators to launch a successful appeal against the injunction.

Other dispensaries that would have been affected by the closure orders have contacted Denise Pollisella thanking her for acting the way she did. They revealed that they had wanted to file similar cases but feared any possible reprisals by regulator at the time of processing license applications.

Several individuals have also made personal calls to the attorney to thank her for saving the job of their family members or for ensuring that their family members could continue accessing medical cannabis conveniently.

The registration measures in question came as part of the plans to put in place stricter regulations for medical cannabis dispensaries. The application process was introduced by a law passed in 2016.

Attorney Pollisella says that the regulators seem to regard cannabis businesses as a group of drug dealers instead of treating them as legitimate businesses. She cautioned that more issues will keep arising until the regulators start working with industry players to implement regulatory mechanisms.

For example, she states that many of the businesses that would have been given cease and desist letters were not told that it was acceptable to submit application forms that had incomplete sections. Of specific concern was a form indicating that the cannabis business had the approval of the local authorities at the chosen business location. Companies like Golden Developing Solutions, Inc. (OTC: DVLP) and VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQB: VVCIF) are all too aware of such twists and turns in the path of getting regulatory approval for cannabis businesses.

Only the dispensaries which called the regulator asking about this requirement were informed that it was okay to send in their applications even if some sections were incomplete. Why couldn’t the regulators be proactive and let all of the businesses know?

For now, the regulators are tight-lipped about their next step as they are still studying the injunction issued by the court.

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The state of Louisiana voted to legalize medical cannabis in 2015. However, it has taken years for the laws to evolve and reach a level where patients can start accessing medical cannabis. This is now likely to happen in November of this year. The barrier on how many medical cannabis patients any doctor can handle has now been removed.

Under the 2016 law, doctors with a license to recommend medical cannabis to patients were restricted to a maximum of 100 patients at a time. That limitation was found to be impractical, even before the first medical cannabis dispensaries opened.

This is because only 48 doctors have submitted their applications to join the cannabis program, and just 37 of those have been cleared to write recommendations for patients who wish to use cannabis to treat their health conditions. Approximately 4,000 patients out of the anticipated 100,000 could access a doctor for a recommendation under that restriction.

The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners saw that bottleneck and voted overwhelmingly (eight to one) to allow qualifying doctors to take on as many patients as they can. This will hopefully reduce the wait lists for patents wishing to access medical cannabis.

Another sticking point that was voted on was the follow up requirement for both medical cannabis patients and doctors. Under the old law, patients were expected to see the doctor who gave them the medical cannabis recommendation every 90 days in order to renew that recommendation.

Patients felt that this requirement was too burdensome, since it would take a lot of time to schedule a doctor’s appointment.

Medical cannabis advocates also felt that the follow up requirement was unnecessary, since the doctor wasn’t responsible for prescribing or overseeing the medical cannabis patient’s treatment. Those visits every 90 days were therefore unnecessary.

The board of medical examiners voted to remove this restriction as well. However, it was a close vote, with five regulators voting in favor while four voted against the removal of that requirement.

However, the removal of those restrictions will not on its own make it easy for patients to get a recommendation for medical cannabis. This is because, as already indicated, the number of doctors signing up for the medical cannabis program is still woefully small.

Advocacy groups are planning to conduct awareness campaigns for doctors in order to address any concerns or information gaps preventing them from joining the medical cannabis program. The state board of medical examiners is supporting this plan, spearheaded by Louisiana State University. Firms like Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) and Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) must be wishing that all jurisdictions address cannabis issues as progressively as the state of Louisiana is doing.

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Golden Developing Solutions (OTCMKTS: DVLP), an emerging leader in the Cannabis sector, recently acquired Where’s Weed (Layer Six Media LLC DBA “Wheres Weed”), and its primary asset, WheresWeed.com. The site currently brings in more than 2.9 million page views per month. As a budding community-based online resource for cannabis consumers, Where’s Weed also offers a variety of user-friendly services, including a mobile app with over 80k downloads. “Where’s Weed is a perfect complementary piece of the puzzle for DVLP right now. The growth potential for this additional segment is enormous and will powerfully benefit from an infusion of capital. We will close the deal shortly, and I will update shareholders on the details of this extremely exciting new asset under our umbrella,” Golden Developing Solutions CEO Stavros Triant stated in the news release.

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About Golden Developing Solutions, Inc.

Golden Developing Solutions (DVLP) is developing an online retail business for cannabidiol (CBD), hemp oil and health/wellness-related products. Through the website of its wholly owned subsidiary, Pura Vida Vitamins (www.PuraVidaVitamins.com), as well as through wholesale and distribution channels, the company offers a broad range of high-quality, price-competitive products, including traditional vitamins, supplements, and CBD-based tinctures, vapes and soft gels, among other products. Merchandise also includes hemp and CBD-related products and additional products focusing on health and lifestyle. Golden Developing Solutions is a development-stage company providing business services and/or products supporting the cannabis industry, in which company intends to make acquisitions in the near future. Currently, 29 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws permitting their citizens to use cannabis for medical and/or recreational purposes. Cannabis has shown encouraging signs as a treatment for various medical conditions and has become increasingly more acceptable to the public and society.

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Lexaria Bioscience’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) innovative delivery platform, DehydraTECH™, has demonstrated excellent results in delivery of nicotine to the brain in a recent lab study. An article discussing this reads, “The new report confirmed first generation results of in vivo tests on live animals showing that DehydraTECH™ was able to deliver more active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) across the brain’s protective blood brain barrier, as reported in an article published by the CFN Media Group (http://cnw.fm/0l9eM). Because of certain similarities in physical structure between the nicotine molecule and several of the drugs used to treat diseases such as Huntington’s, Parkinson’s, schizophrenia and depression, it is now theorized that DehydraTECH could offer similar delivery advantages.”

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About Lexaria Bioscience Corp.

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. licenses disruptive patented delivery technology that promotes healthier ingestion methods, lower overall dosing and higher effectiveness of lipophilic active molecules. Lexaria has multiple patents pending in over 40 countries around the world and has patents granted in the USA and in Australia for utilization of its DehydraTECH™ delivery technology. Lexaria’s technology provides increases in intestinal absorption rates; more rapid delivery to the bloodstream; and important taste-masking benefits, for orally administered bioactive molecules including cannabinoids, vitamins, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), nicotine and other molecules. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.LexariaBioscience.com

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Health sciences company PreveCeutical Medical (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) aims to give its investors more bang for their buck when it comes to research and development (“R&D”), as it has been proven that smaller companies achieve higher R&D productivity. A recent article discussing the company reads: “PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) has taken this advice to heart. The health sciences company has three distinct research programs underway. Top of the line is a non-opioid pain treatment based on cannabinoids to be administered through a proprietary nose-to-brain, soluble gel (Sol-gel) drug delivery system. The research team is also out to identify peptides and proteins derived from the venom of the Caribbean blue scorpion that may have therapeutic use. The company is also working on a smart RNA dual gene therapy for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity.”

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PreveCeutical is a health sciences company that develops innovative options for preventive and curative therapies utilizing organic and nature identical products. PreveCeutical aims to be a leader in preventive health sciences and currently has five research and development programs, including: dual gene therapy for curative and prevention therapies for diabetes and obesity; the Program; Nature Identical™ peptides for treatment of various ailments; non-addictive analgesic peptides as a replacement to the highly addictive analgesics such as morphine, fentanyl and oxycodone; and a therapeutic product for treating athletes who suffer from concussions (mild traumatic brain injury). PreveCeutical sells CELLB9®, an Immune System Booster. CELLB9® is an oral solution containing polarized and potentiated essential minerals extracted from a novel peptide obtained from Caribbean Blue Scorpion venom. This product is available on the company’s website. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PreveCeutical.com

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The Flowr Corp., a vertically-integrated Canadian licensed producer that focuses primarily on premium flower production, together with The Needle Capital Corp., this morning announced the successful completion of the qualifying transaction under the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”). In accordance with a business combination agreement entered into between Needle, Flowr and 2652253 Ontario Inc. (“Subco”), Needle and Flowr completed a transaction that resulted in a reverse takeover of Needle by the shareholders of Flowr to form the resulting issuer. Flowr and Needle attained conditional approval for the transaction from the TSXV on September 12, 2018 and the resulting issuer shares are expected to commence trading on the TSXV under the symbol “FLWR” on September 26, 2018. “Management and the Board of Directors are extremely pleased with the successful completion of our recent Financing, and we look forward to having Flowr trading on the TSXV,” The Flowr Corp. Founder and President Tom Flow stated in the news release. “We have been harvesting at our Kelowna facility since April, and recently received our sales license from Health Canada. Over the next few months we look forward to introducing our products to both the medical community and the upcoming adult-use market while continuing to ramp up production in Kelowna. With the team we’ve assembled and the facility we’re building, we feel poised to become a premier player in the cannabis space.”

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Flowr, through its subsidiaries, is a vertically-integrated Canadian cannabis company focused on the natural science of cannabis.  With head offices in Markham, ON and production in Kelowna, B.C., Flowr builds and operates large-scale, GMP compliant cultivation facilities utilizing their own patented growing systems. Flowr’s investment in research and development ensures that its master growers are able to supply patients with consistent, high-quality medicinal cannabis. With a sense of craftsmanship and a spirit of innovation, Flowr is also well positioned with a line of premium quality cannabis products for the upcoming adult-use market. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Flowr.ca

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Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) recently congratulated the Canopy Rivers (TSXV: RIV) team for its commencement of trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol “RIV” on September 20, 2018. Canopy Rivers, a unique investment and operating platform designed to pursue investment opportunities in the emergent global cannabis sector, was originally founded to diversify Canopy Growth’s cannabis supply streams. Canopy Rivers rapidly progressed into a worldwide strategic growth platform that builds value in cannabis venture partners by supporting each stage, from licensing and genetics to financial and strategic support, leveraging its affiliation with Canopy Growth. Presently, Canopy Rivers holds a diverse portfolio of strategic investments comprised of an innovative media platform, licensed cannabis producers and applicants, and a leading European hemp cultivator.

“Canopy Rivers presents a world of opportunity for its partners and for Canopy Growth. It’s the type of relationship that allows us to continue to grow our lead in this incredibly dynamic industry, and we at Canopy Growth couldn’t be more excited for Canopy Rivers to be taking this transformative step into the public markets,” Chairman and co-CEO of Canopy Growth and acting CEO of Canopy Rivers, Bruce Linton, stated in the news release. “Whether it’s access to new brands, new technologies, differentiated products, first rights to future financing opportunities, and even rights to future full acquisition, Rivers will build value for shareholders, including Canopy Growth by building value for its portfolio partners.”

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Canopy Rivers is a unique investment and operating platform structured to pursue investment opportunities in the emerging global cannabis sector. Canopy Rivers works collaboratively with Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED, NYSE: CGC) to identify strategic counterparties seeking financial and/or operating support. Canopy Rivers has developed an investment ecosystem of complementary cannabis operating companies that represent various segments of the value chain across the emerging cannabis sector. As the portfolio continues to develop, constituents will be provided with opportunities to work with Canopy Growth and collaborate among themselves, which Canopy Rivers believes will maximize value for its shareholders and foster an environment of innovation, synergy and value creation for the entire ecosystem. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.CanopyRivers.com.

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CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Since they came onto the scene after World War II, baby boomers have heavily impacted the world around them, and their influence is being felt now in the emerging cannabis market.

• A recent survey has shown a significant increase in cannabinoid-derived product consumption in the United States, most notably among baby boomers.
• With a combination of disposable income, health issues and liberal attitudes towards drugs, baby boomers represent a natural market for cannabis companies.
• This trend also signifies wider growth and diversification of products and customers in the industry.

Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA Profile) is tapping into this growing market through the production of industrial hemp and the marketing of a wide range of CBD wellness products. Having started out as a medical cannabis company, Organigram Holdings, Inc. (OTC: OGRMF) is adjusting to shifting markets by appealing to recreational consumers while showing loyalty to its existing customer base. A focus on research provides CV Sciences, Inc. (OTC: CVSI) with a growing range of products and the credibility to appeal to health-conscious cannabis consumers. Global innovator and market leader Isodiol International, Inc. (OTC: ISOLF) recently received approval for its cannabidiol (CBD) to be designated as…

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CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The North American cannabis market continues to accelerate as Canada rockets towards the October 17 deadline for the nationwide legalization of recreational marijuana.

• Hydroponic market trying to keep up with booming cannabis market set to exceed $25 billion by 2021.
• Continued expansion of cannabis cultivation and demand for controllable production parameters are a boon to hydroponics industry.
• Healthcare sector increasing demand for CBD from sources such as industrial hemp.
• Regulatory reform throughout North America and Europe driving change in overall space.

The milestone legislation appears set to open the door wider for companies pursuing a position in the promising sector, including those consolidating vectors within the still highly fragmented hydroponics supply sector. The global hydroponic market alone was worth nearly $3.5 billion last year and is set to break $10 billion by 2023, maintaining a healthy 18.2 percent CAGR. Recently projected revenue growth to more than $30 million next year illustrates the lofty aspirations of hydroponics supplier Sugarmade, Inc. (OTC: SGMD) (SGMD Profile), a company that recently reported a sequential revenue increase of some 215 percent and a year-over-year revenue increase of approximately 228 percent for revenues of just under $3 million in the most recent quarter. Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) is another one to watch in this space, with an already well-established presence and the recent announcement that the company will acquire…

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Researchers from King’s College London have found that a cannabis extract, cannabidiol (CBD), can reset the brain so that the abnormal reactions characteristic of psychosis is reduced.

Their findings were published in the JAMA Psychiatry journal. The researchers were led by Sagnik Bhattacharyya, PhD., who works at King’s College London at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience.

The team recruited 33 young people who hadn’t been diagnosed with psychosis but displayed the classic symptoms of that condition. Nineteen control subjects were also included in the study.

These study subjects were divided into three groups. One group had the control subjects while another group had 16 youths showing symptoms of psychosis. The third group had 17 psychotic youths.

The brain activity of all the study subjects was studied and recorded using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Then, one group of the psychotic subjects was given a single dose of CBD while the other group received a placebo.

The three groups were then given a memory test designed to activate the same areas of the brain that fire abnormally in psychotic individuals. MRI scans were done as the study subjects completed the memory test.

The scan results revealed that the psychotic youth who were given CBD showed a reduced level of abnormal brain activity in the target brain regions. This reduction of abnormal activity brought the performance of those subjects to almost the same level as the level of the control subjects.

The researchers welcomed these results for several reasons. First, CBD seemed to be well tolerated by all the subjects who received it. This is unlike contemporary medicines, which aren’t tolerated by some patients.

Secondly, CBD showed promise as a substance that can be used to treat young people who are at risk of developing psychosis. Currently, there is no medication that can be used for such people, because what is available is too strong and causes several adverse reactions.

Interestingly, an earlier study at the same university established that CBD counteracts the effects of THC (tetrahydrocannabidol), the cannabis ingredient which can cause psychosis.

The King’s College London researchers now plan to conduct a larger clinical trial that will include several trial centers. This follow-up study will provide more concrete answers about the possibility and mechanism of treating psychosis with cannabis extracts.

Such studies that unearth the promising cannabis cures are encouraging to companies like ChineseInvestors.com (OTCQB: CIIX) and SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING), which are involved in the young cannabis industry.

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News coming in about the carbonated beverages giant Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) shows that the company is seriously thinking about a new product line of “wellness” drinks that are infused with cannabidiol (CBD), one of the non-psychoactive ingredients in cannabis.

News of Coca-Cola’s interest emerged after it was revealed that the company was engaged in talks with Aurora Cannabis, Inc. about the possibility of partnering to make those wellness drinks.

Coca-Cola was itself cagey about the possibility of making the drinks, only saying that it was watching with keen interest the development of CBD in the rapidly evolving cannabis industry.

The proposed drinks would be formulated and marketed as “functional recovery drinks” intended to be mild painkillers capable of combatting inflammation, as well as cramping after workouts or heavy physical activity.

It isn’t surprising that Coca-Cola is moving in this direction. Sales of its carbonated soft drinks have been on the decline due to the public’s concerns about the health implications of those soft drinks, particularly as they relate to their high sugar content.

To stay afloat and remain relevant, Coca-Cola has ventured into alcoholic drinks, bottled water, coffee and other beverages. The cannabis-infused wellness drinks would be another addition to its growing product range.

The interest of Coca-Cola in the cannabis industry provides a boost to this controversial industry, which is now gaining more acceptance in regions where it was previously unacceptable. That such a large company is thinking about investing in the cannabis industry shows that the current wave of decriminalization is unlikely to slow down any time soon.

However, Coca-Cola and other companies eyeing the cannabis industry need to tread cautiously, since the U.S. still regards cannabis as a Schedule 1 substance.

It is therefore thought that Coca-Cola may initially make its cannabis drink for the Canadian market while the legal issues in the U.S. shape up. In this sense, Canada can be seen as a testing ground where companies that want to benefit from the growing interest in cannabis can experiment and build their brands while waiting for the large U.S. market to open up at the federal level.

While Coca-Cola claims that no firm decisions have been made about its involvement in the cannabis industry, its talks with Aurora Cannabis show that Coke’s interest isn’t just casual.

What remains to be seen is how soon those drinks will hit the market, and how they will be branded. It would be interesting to know what Global Payout, Inc. (OTC: GOHE) and Golden Developing Solutions, Inc. (OTC: DVLP) are thinking in light of the expected availability of recreational cannabis in Canada less than two weeks from now.

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Voters in Utah are set to vote on a bill (Proposition 2) that would legalize access to medical cannabis. The polls are slated for November 6, 2018.

Prop 2 is unique from other mid-term issues to be voted upon because it originated from voters themselves rather than from their elected leaders. Over 113,000 voter signatures were collected in order to get this matter on the ballot.

Under the proposed law, individuals with a health condition that meets the requirements stated in the Act can get a recommendation from a doctor. That recommendation can then be used to apply for a medical marijuana card which will be used to purchase cannabis at licensed dispensaries.

HIV/AIDS, cancer, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are some of the diseases/conditions that qualify for treatment using medical cannabis.

Several opinion polls show that Prop 2 enjoys massive public support, so it stands a high chance of being voted into law early next month.

However, the strong opposition to Proposition 2 cannot be ignored. For example, the Governor has been open about his opposition to the Act. Law enforcement agencies are also against this law.

The Mormon Church has also voiced its concerns about the proposed law. The church insists that the law should not be passed in its present form because it doesn’t contain enough safeguards to prevent medical cannabis from being abused.

For example, one provision in the law grants patients permission to grow up to six cannabis plants for their own use in case such patients cannot find a licensed dispensary within a radius of 100 miles from their residence. How will such cannabis be monitored to ensure that it is used for the right purpose and in the right way?

The Utah Medical Association also opposes the Utah Medical Cannabis Act (Prop 2). They feel that medical cannabis isn’t being treated like the drug it is intended to be. For instance, medicines should be controlled in terms of dosage. The proposed law only sets a limit on how much cannabis a patient may buy within a 14-day period. Who is to stop such a patient from consuming all that cannabis within a few days before waiting for the fortnight to elapse in order to be eligible to buy more?

The rest of the country is watching and waiting to see if Utah will become state number 32 on the list of U.S states where medical cannabis is legal. Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) and Sugarmade, Inc. (OTC: SGMD) must be taking notes as these developments unfold.

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Researchers at the University College San Diego have announced their intention to investigate the effect of using cannabis extracts to treat or manage essential tremor.

The announcement came after the group of researchers (led by Dr. Fatta Nahab) got permission from the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) to import capsules of CBD and THC from Tilray, a Canadian-based cannabis company. Tilray conducted an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S.

The researchers opted to import the capsules since none are available from the sole source of cannabis for research purposes (University of Mississippi). Capsules were preferred for this study because of two main reasons.

The first reason is that it would be easy for the researchers to control how much cannabis the study subjects received. This isn’t easy to do if the subjects smoke or vape the product.

Secondly, capsules were thought to be more acceptable to the study subjects who may have had issues with being asked to smoke or vaporize the cannabis.

The researchers had to jump through numerous hoops in order to get approval for the importation of the cannabis. For example, they had to submit the designs of the study to the research review panel of California as well as explain that the selected ratio of 20:1 CBD and THC was tailored to minimize the high and possible addiction by the patients who consumed the products during the study. The regulatory hurdles faced by the researchers are well known to companies like Lexaria Bioscience Corp (CSE: LXX) (OTC:LXRP) and Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTC:PHVAF), who have the eagle eye of regulators on everything they do.

The research team hopes to enroll 16 to 20 essential tremor patients to participate in this study that is expected to begin early next year and run for a year or more.

It is hoped that the study will provide scientific evidence for the anecdotal claims that essential tremor patients improved when they consumed cannabis. The researchers want to discover how much cannabis is sufficient to produce the desired results without triggering any adverse effects.

Such a cure would be a major breakthrough, since there is no medication designed for managing or treating essential tremor (ET). Patients are given high blood pressure medication or epilepsy drugs to manage this neurological disorder. The results of such interventions vary widely.

About 10 million Americans suffer from ET, and the condition is often mistaken for Parkinson’s disease. The International Essential Tremor Foundation and Tilray have funded the research. Tilray insists it will not have any say in the outcome of the study.

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The legalization of cannabis in Canada is about to bring big changes not just for medical cannabis companies but for hemp growers as well.

• The law legalizing recreational cannabis in Canada will come into force on October 17.
• This will create new opportunities for hemp growers to produce the plant for CBD extraction.
• Hemp growers will now be able to profit from all parts of the plant.
• Cannabis companies are experimenting with growing techniques, expanding their businesses, and seeking supply agreements in preparation for the change.

Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA Profile), which grows industrial hemp in Canada, will now be able to sell leaves and flowers as well as other parts of its plants, and is preserving this year’s crop in preparation for the change. In the United States, Isodiol International, Inc. (OTC: ISOLF)is raising the profile of the industry through a celebrity partnership and the expansion of its retail chain. Aurora Cannabis, Inc. (OTC: ACBFF) has been acquiring financing to fund a program of expansions and takeovers, preparing the way to dominate the American market. Organigram Holdings, Inc. (OTC: OGRMF) and Emerald Health Therapeutics (OTC: EMHTF) have both set up a string of supply agreements, giving them quick access to the Canadian recreational market come October.

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Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSXV: RIV), a unique investment and operating platform designed to pursue investment opportunities in the emergent global cannabis sector, this morning began trading its subordinated voting shares on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol “RIV.” In a news release issued on September 17, 2018, Canopy Rivers reported the successful completion of its qualifying transaction. The transaction consisted of a three-cornered amalgamation involving the company’s wholly owned 10859150 Canada Inc. subsidiary merging with Canopy Rivers Corporation.  Canopy closed its first day of trading at $8.75 on volume of more than 18 million.

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Canopy Rivers is a unique investment and operating platform structured to pursue investment opportunities in the emerging global cannabis sector. Canopy Rivers works collaboratively with Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED, NYSE: CGC) to identify strategic counterparties seeking financial and/or operating support. Canopy Rivers has developed an investment ecosystem of complementary cannabis operating companies that represent various segments of the value chain across the emerging cannabis sector. As the portfolio continues to develop, constituents will be provided with opportunities to work with Canopy Growth and collaborate among themselves, which Canopy Rivers believes will maximize value for its shareholders and foster an environment of innovation, synergy and value creation for the entire ecosystem. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.CanopyRivers.com.

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Canbiola (OTC PINK: CANB) today announced the addition of Dr. David J. Weissberg to the company’s medical advisory board. Dr. Weissberg also signed on as a private label customer. Today’s update agrees with Canbiola’s ongoing effort to attract and partner with global health and wellness industry experts. With over 25 years in private practice, Dr. Weissberg specializes in a meticulous and moderate approach to orthopedic care. He is also a co-owner of the Melville Surgery Center and certified in the ImPACT™ (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) Protocol. “We are continuing to execute our plan to strengthen not only our Medical Advisory Board but also our distribution network. With the addition of Dr. Weissberg, we have added the 8th doctor to our Medical Advisory Board. I believe this addition will benefit our product development, to have true medical experts advise and offer input as we develop new products is an invaluable resource. Coupling the continued and increased acceptance of CBD with our development of new products for different uses will continue our growth and sales while expanding our client base. At Canbiola we are building an extraordinary team, and look to be an industry leader going forward. My enthusiasm for our future and the direction of the industry as a whole is very strong, I want to thank our team and shareholders for their support,” Canbiola CEO Marco Alfonsi stated in the news release.

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Company management of Sugarmade (OTC: SGMD), a hydroponic supply company, this morning commented on its recent investment into the industrial hemp market as the pending Hemp Bill of 2018 appears to be on the verge of passage and enactment into federal law. The company believes the hemp portion of the farm bill will benefit Sugarmade and its shareholders if it passes. Sugarmade recently announced that it is committing capital to invest in Hempistry, Inc., a privately held Nevada corporation, which has started planting an ultra-high CBD industrial hemp strain in Kentucky. “Cultivation of hemp on the Kentucky site began in early July with even the recent heavy rains not hampering the growth. We are especially excited about the particular strain of hemp that was planted, which is expected to yield up to 14% CBD. Such a strain of product is in significant demand and it is expected that the entire crop will be sold prior to harvest. Our timing on our investment could not have been better considering the pending Farm and Hemp Bills and demand situation, which seems to get tighter almost every day,” Sugarmade CEO Jimmy Chan stated in the news release.

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Sugarmade, Inc. is a product and brand marketing company investing in products and brands with disruptive potential. Sugarmade’s brands include ZenHydro.com, CarryOutSupplies.com, and BudLife Cannabis Storage Solutions. For more information on the company’s products, please visit www.Sugarmade.com.

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