Monthly Archives: November 2017

​4 Experts Give Advice on Getting Involved in the Rapidly Growing Cannabis Media Industry

The cannabis industry is in a state of rapid transformation. As it continues to explode in growth and evolve in ways we can’t yet imagine, one thing is certain—all of these flourishing marijuana businesses require first-rate media teams to get their products and services out to the public. Getting into this … Read More

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Texas’ Medical Cannabis Program Kicks Off in January — But It’s No Green Rush

Cannabis flower is prohibited under the program, and products may contain no more than .5 percent THC. Meanwhile, only three companies are licensed to grow and sell cannabis (from one vertically-integrated facility each) to serve an estimated 150,000 epilepsy patients throughout the state. While it’s … Read More

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Autism, sleep apnea added to medical cannabis qualifiers

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials say they’re adding autism spectrum disorders and obstructive sleep apnea as conditions that qualify for medical marijuana. Health Commissioner Ed Ehlinger says there is increasing evidence that medical marijuana can help people with severe autism or … Read More

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Marijuana Inc (HEMP ) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl (VRX) Seeing Increased Volatility in Session

Shares of Marijuana Inc (HEMP ) are moving on volatility today -0.57% or $-0.00010 from the open. The OTC listed company saw a recent bid of $0.0174 and 10615662 shares have traded hands in the session. There are so many different aspects to address when attempting to trade the stock market. Read More

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Gov. Walker signs bill legalizing hemp farming in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Gov. Scott Walker has quietly signed a bill that allows Wisconsin farmers to grow industrial hemp . Gov. Walker spokesman Tom Evenson said the governor signed the bill Thursday but his office didn’t issue any news releases about it. The bill passed the Legislature … Read More

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Upcoming cannabis legalization divisive

The community is sharing their opinions about the upcoming marijuana legalization. Bill C – 45, The Cannabis Act — the act set to legalize recreational marijuana — was passed in the House of Commons recently, and was largely supported by politicians. The bill continues to be debated in the Senate. Read More

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Medical cannabis now used to treat autism, sleep apnea in Minnesota

MDH used a formal petitioning process used to solicit public input on potential qualifying conditions for medical cannabis . State health officials say there was enough anecdotal and scientific evidence of the benefits of medical cannabis on autism and sleep apnea to support adding them to the list. Read More

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Ohio Picks 12 Large Growers for Medical Cannabis Program

In announcing the large cultivators and a final small grower, the state rounded out the list of 24 companies authorized to produce medicinal crops under a new system expected to go live by September. Ohio is the 25th state to legalize medical cannabis . Large growers paid $20,000 to apply to operate … Read More

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Ohio Picks 12 Large Growers for Medical Marijuana Program

Ohio Picks 12 Large Growers for Medical Marijuana Program. The tiny village of Mount Orab and the city of Akron are among diverse locations of the 12 large growers Ohio has picked for its medical marijuana program. Nov. 30, 2017, at 10:05 a.m.. Ohio Picks 12 Large Growers for Medical Marijuana … Read More

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History teacher accused of having sex, smoking marijuana with student

Michelle Schiffer, 23, was charged with improper relationship between educator and student and sexual assault of a child following allegations she met up with a 15-year-old boy to have sex and smoke marijuana . According to Click 2 Houston, court records state that the alleged tryst happened in July … Read More

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Autism, sleep apnea added to Minnesota list for medical marijuana

Minnesotans with autism and obstructive sleep apnea will be able to use medical marijuana as of next July to manage their medical conditions. State Health Commissioner Dr. Ed Ehlinger announced the additions Thursday morning following a state and public citizen review. They bring to 13 the number … Read More

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Medical cannabis program to add autism and obstructive sleep apnea as qualifying conditions

Minnesota Commissioner of Health Dr. Ed Ehlinger today announced the decision to add autism spectrum disorders and obstructive sleep apnea as new qualifying conditions for the state’s medical cannabis program. “Any policy decisions about cannabis are difficult due to the relative lack of published … Read More

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This small cannabis firm is fighting off a hostile takeover bid from Big Weed

CanniMed Therapeutics, a Saskatchewan-based licensed cannabis producer has rejected a hostile takeover bid from Aurora Cannabis , setting up the first in a series of potential showdowns between Big Weed and smaller producers they are attempting to acquire ahead of legalization. If the hostile bid … Read More

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Cannabis Advocates Want ‘Unjust’ Federal Tax Code Changed

Provision 280E in the Internal Revenue Code. It forbids businesses engaged in the “trafficking of illegal Schedule I or Schedule II substances” from deducting normal business expenses from business income. In a new report, the policy council for the National Cannabis Industry Association wrote that the … Read More

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Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Now Medical Cannabis Qualifying Conditions …

Cottage Grove, Minn. (Nov. 30, 2017) – The Minnesota Commissioner of Health, Dr. Ed Ehlinger, has announced that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and obstructive sleep apnea have been added to the list of qualifying conditions approved to be treated with medical cannabis . As one of only two … Read More

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Hemp Protein Powder Market Report 2022 Includes Growth by Global Market with Industry …

Hemp Protein Powder Market Report Deliver an in-depth assessment of the Hemp Protein Powder including enabling technologies, key trends, market drivers, challenges, standardization, regulatory landscape, deployment models, opportunities, future roadmap, value chain. The report also presents … Read More

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Australian First Medical Cannabis Trial For Insomnia

Zelda Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: ZLD has announced it has secured regulatory approval to conduct a clinical trial of its cannabis medicines with chronic insomnia patients in Australia. The trial is expected to commence in the first quarter of next year and patient recruitment should begin shortly. Read More

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Walker to sign bill legalizing hemp farming in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin farmers will be allowed to grow industrial hemp under a bill Gov. Scott Walker plans to sign into law. The bill’s sponsor, Republican Rep. Jesse Kremer, tweeted Thursday that signing the bill will make Wisconsin a national and global leader in hemp production. Read More

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Company to sell cannabis dog treats

True Leaf Medicine International Ltd. is working on adding dog chews containing cannabis extracts to their pet products, which already include items infused with hemp seeds to help ease pups’ joint pain, anxiety and inflammation, Bloomberg reported. The company hopes to raise $7.8 million through … Read More

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Leading East Ayrshire Council member gives backing to legalisation of cannabis for medical use

“I’m certainly not soft on drugs, but in this day and age, if its properly monitored, I don’t think there is an issue with cannabis . “I would rather be in the company of someone taking a smoke than a violent person that’s been on alcohol all day – the amount of trouble alcohol causes … Continue reading Leading East Ayrshire Council member gives backing to legalisation of cannabis for medical use

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Disability activist unable to access cannabis -based medicine Sativex

A well-known author and disability activist, who has a prescription from a consultant for the cannabis -based medicine Sativex, says he cannot find any chemist here to supply it. Paddy Doyle is often wheelchair-bound and has generalised dystonia, which is a chronic involuntary movement disorder. Read More

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Aurora Cannabis Performs Mergers, Acquisitions to Become ‘Globally Dominant’ Player in …

New data shows consolidation in the cannabis sector is heating up. As of Friday, private and publicly traded marijuana companies in Canada have been involved in 75 mergers and acquisitions so far this year, compared to 33 in all of 2016, according to the New York-based cannabis advisory firm … Read More

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We Spoke To More Than 1000 Maltese Cannabis Users And This Is What They Said

Nearly half of Maltese cannabis users are aged 19 – 25. 44.7% of the survey’s respondents were between the ages of 19 – 25. 6.9% of respondents said they were under 18, with the rest of respondents being 26 or older. 70% of respondents were male, reflecting the presumed gender difference in … Read More

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Walker to sign bill legalizing hemp farming in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin farmers will be allowed to grow industrial hemp under a bill Gov. Scott Walker plans to sign into law. The bill’s sponsor, Republican Rep. Jesse Kremer, tweeted Thursday that signing the bill will make Wisconsin a national and global leader in hemp production. His tweet … Read More

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Sessions hints at a federal crackdown on marijuana

Attorney General Jeff Sessions suggested in a press conference on Wedenesday that the Department of Justice is looking at changing Obama-era policies that allowed states to decide what to do about marijuana despite the drug remaining illegal under federal law, according to McClatchy DC. Read More

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Changes after Constitutional Court’s decision

The decision of the Constitutional Court of Georgia on cancellation of the criminal sanctions for marijuana consumption came into force immediately upon its publishing on the official website of the Court. The decision will apply to all persons against whom criminal prosecution for the use of marijuana is … Read More

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Applications to produce cannabis in Canada top 460

The jump in approved cultivators and applications comes as marijuana companies prepare for the planned rollout next summer of the nation’s recreational cannabis market. Amid concerns of an industrywide shortfall of recreational marijuana, LPs across Canada are scrambling to build up inventory and … Read More

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BRIEF-Bayport International Holdings Releases Updates On Cannabis Tech Acquisition

… * BAYPORT INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC. (OTC PINK: BAYP) RELEASES UPDATES ON CANNABIS TECH ACQUISITION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. 1024 : 1124. narrow-browser-and-phone … Read More

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Danish police use drone in operation against Christiania cannabis trade

Police have carried out a number of raids and have seized 11.7 kilograms of cannabis and 3,478 joints (rolled marijuana cigarettes) in the alternative enclave. “This is the continuation of a campaign that we have carried out since 2012 against buyers, sellers and suppliers [of cannabis ]. “During the last … Read More

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MPs postpone cannabis bill until after elections

Lawmakers have decided to postpone discussion of a government bill allowing the cultivation, distribution and provision of medical cannabis until the … Akel claims the bill as it stands does not ensure the cannabis will be distributed only to people with a real medical need for it, such as cancer patients. Read More

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Future of the Asia-Pacific Hemp Core Fiber Market – Growth, Latest Trend & Forecast 2022

Questale published a new industry research that focuses on Asia-Pacific Hemp Core Fiber market and delivers in-depth market analysis and future prospects of Asia-Pacific Hemp Core Fiber market. The study covers significant data which makes the research document a handy resource for managers, … Read More

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Elev8 Brands, Inc. Announces Its Hemp Coffee is Now Available on Amazon Prime

ROCKLEDGE, Fla., Nov. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Elev8 Brands, Inc. (OTC Pink: VATE), a holding company focused on the commercial development of hemp and CBD-based products including hemp coffee, tea, and E-juices, which target the health and wellness markets, is pleased to announce that … Read More

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Synthetic cannabis -like drug reduces effects of sleep apnoea

Those not getting a proper night’s sleep due to living with sleep apnoea might be able to rest easier with a new cannabis -like drug. Sleep apnoea is a breathing disorder that results in a person’s breathing being interrupted, which can last from a few seconds to minutes, and may occur 30 times or more … Continue reading Synthetic cannabis -like drug reduces effects of sleep apnoea

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Investors Could Reap Global Rewards of Research Into Medical Cannabis Science

With cannabis set to become legal for recreational use in July 2018 in Canada, and usage of the product for medical purposes steadily rising both in Canada and worldwide, cannabis companies have ramped up their efforts to make new scientific discoveries related to the plant’s medical uses. Read More

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HempAmericana Inc. Executes Lease for High-Capacity CBD Oil Production Facility Site in Maine …

Hemp Business Journal estimates the hemp industry will grow to $1.8 billion in sales by 2020, led in part by CBD oil-based products such as those set … Read More

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Alcoholic caught with £96k cannabis farm after ‘masked men tie him up with masking tape’

“Organised crime groups are clearly profiting from setting up these cannabis farms, but rather than risking their own property and putting themselves at risk of potential incarceration, they are instead preying on those whose lifestyles are chaotic, and particularly those with mental health issues. Read More

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mCig Inc (OTCMKTS: MCIG) Finalizes Deal With FarmOn! Foundation

mCig Inc (OTCMKTS:MCIG) has finalized a definitive Joint Venture deal with FarmOn! Foundation in New York. Together the association has established NYAcres, Inc., a firm in which mCig has 80% stake. The new entity focus remains on hemp propagation, R&D and production of organic industrial … Read More

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Hemp has a steep climb before it can overtake Kentucky’s other top crops

A hemp revolution is underway, but the diverse plant is a long way from reigning supreme as Kentucky’s top crop. Poultry and eggs still rule the roost — followed by cattle, soybeans and corn, which rake in the most money for state farmers. More than tobacco. And much more than hemp . But the hemp … Continue reading Hemp has a steep climb before it can overtake Kentucky’s other top crops

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Earth Science Tech Enters Negotiations for MSN-2 and Nanoderm Distribution in Three Countries …

Doral, FL, Nov. 30, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC PINK:ETST) (“ETST” or “the Company”), an innovative biotech company that operates in the fields of hemp cannabinoid (CBD), nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, research and development, is negotiating on … Read More

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SanSal Wellness Holdings 2017 Outdoor Summer Hemp Harvest Exceeds Expectations

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL–(Marketwired – Nov 30, 2017) – SanSal Wellness Holdings, Inc. (“SanSal” or the “Company”) ( OTC PINK : SSWH), a vertically-integrated agribusiness focused on producing full spectrum natural phytocannabinoid-rich industrial hemp extracts, is pleased to announce that the … Read More

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With legalization, Wisconsin could become ‘America’s Hempland’

We used to lead the country in industrial hemp production and we will again,” said Ken Anderson, a hemp seed producer and hemp grain processor who lives in Prescott. “I think Wisconsin is going to show America how hemp is done.” Walker is expected to sign the bill as soon as Thursday after both the … … Continue reading With legalization, Wisconsin could become ‘America’s Hempland’

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From beer to bedding, hemp products are easily found at some stores that may surprise you

Odds are, you’ve zipped your shopping cart past plenty of hemp products hiding in plain sight. We’re not just talking about the obvious places like natural food markets and nutritional supplement stores. Think bigger. As in, retail giants. You may have strolled down the towering aisles of Home Depot and … Read More

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Are you breaking the law when you buy hemp products?

It sounds like a very simple question: Can you legally buy hemp products like chocolate bark, seeds and oils? The surprising answer: It’s complicated. “It’s muddled, but only because of a lack of clarity at the federal level,” said Duane Sinning, who oversees the industrial hemp program for the Department … Read More

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Indiana CBD Warning Highlights Legal Confusion Around The Substance

Many CBD manufacturers in the U.S. claim that their hemp -derived CBD products are legal in all 50 states. But Holcomb’s latest warning shows that such claims can be misleading. State police have previously conducted raids on grocery stores that sell CBD oil and even charged a man with marijuana … Read More

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Earth Science Tech Enters Negotiations for MSN-2 and Nanoderm Distribution in Three Countries …

Doral, FL, Nov. 30, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC PINK: ETST) (“ETST” or “the Company”), an innovative biotech company that operates in the fields of hemp cannabinoid (CBD), nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, research and development, is negotiating on … Read More

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Cannabis -infused dog treats planned by this Canadian pot producer

True Leaf Medicine International Ltd., a small Canadian company operating in the country’s fast-emerging marijuana industry, plans to sell dog chews containing cannabis extracts. True Leaf already makes hemp-seed infused products for dogs to ease joint pain, anxiety and inflammation. It intends to … Read More

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Austin’s First Cannabis Oil Dispensary Is Ready to Grow

Thankfully for Elliott and the estimated 150,000 Texans with intractable epilepsy, the Texas Legislature in 2015 passed the Compassionate Use Act, a law that legalizes the use of a strain of low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and high cannabidiol (CBD) medicinal cannabis for patients with … Read More

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With recreational cannabis becoming legal in California, the county decides whether to join in.

Drive by existing cultivation sites, and you can smell the cannabis . That’s literally, where operators are already growing medical marijuana and also figuratively, as businesses race toward Jan. 1, when recreational pot becomes legal in California. After voters approved Proposition 64 last year, the state … Read More

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Medical Cannabis Could Generate $1.4 Billion in Brazil

New Frontier Data, the global cannabis industry authority in business intelligence and data analysis reporting, in partnership with The Green Hub, one of the first medical cannabis research and information platforms in Brazil, has just published its first in-depth look at the Brazilian nascent cannabis … Read More

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With legalization, Wisconsin could become ‘America’s Hempland’

The state was one of the country’s leaders in industrial hemp production before the industry died at the end of World War II and production was later outlawed. While federal law still generally outlaws growing and possessing cannabis plants, states were allowed to authorize pilot programs to grow and … Read More

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Ruatoria company pushing to be first licensed grower of medicinal cannabis

A hemp production company in Ruatoria could be the first place in the country to be granted a licence to grow cannabis for medicinal purposes. Hikurangi Enterprises, which is gearing up for its second season of hemp production, aims to find a “mother plant” with specific medicinal characteristics. Read More

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Cannabiz conference coming to town

POIPU — Hemp could be Kauai’s economic booster and Kauai’s Dustin Barca will be part of a panel discussion on the topic at the Grand Hyatt Friday to Sunday at the island’s first International Cannabis Business Conference. “I will be starting the conversation on the topic of creating a community co-op, … Read More

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Ad Gurus Scrutinize Canada’s Marijuana Plain Packaging Debate

As Bill C-45 continues to make its historic journey through the Canadian parliamentary process, one of the hot-button issues that continues to get attention is the way marijuana products will be branded and advertised to Canadians. The federal government has taken a strict position on cannabis … Read More

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New Bedford building bought for medical marijuana production

NEW BEDFORD — Nearly a year after the City Council approved a host agreement for a medical marijuana cultivation facility, MariMed Inc. finally announced its purchase of the building that will house its operation. “I’d like to be on vacation after all that work,” CFO of MariMed Jon Levine said with a … Read More

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ICC International Cannabis Corporation Files Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended …

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – Nov. 29, 2017) – ICC International Cannabis Corporation (“ICC” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:ICC), a fully licensed producer and distributor in Uruguay of cannabis products, including cannabinoid extracts used for medicinal purposes and … Read More

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Sessions says DOJ just talked “at some length” about marijuana enforcement

Even as the U.S. Justice Department and Drug Enforcement Administration make major moves to stem the opioid crisis, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has marijuana enforcement on his mind. During a press conference Wednesday announcing new grants and DEA deployments designed to address … Read More

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One of the first medical marijuana dispensaries in Texas shows off its first crop

AUSTIN — One of the state’s first medical marijuana dispensaries opened its doors this week for an inside look at the facility’s first crop. The batch of roughly 60 plants growing at Compassionate Cultivation, located in the Austin area, are about a month old and should be ready to harvest in early 2018. Read More

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Cannabis is now legal – as a medicine

A private member’s bill to legalise cannabis for medical use has been hailed for paving the way for new regulations that will also allow for it to be grown, cultivated and manufactured. The Medical Innovation Bill was first introduced in the National Assembly by the late Inkatha Freedom Party MP Mario … Read More

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CBP Officers Discover 251 Pounds of Marijuana Concealed in Auxiliary Fuel Tank

CALEXICO, Calif. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Calexico West port of entry arrested a SENTRI (Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection) member after discovering 251 pounds of marijuana concealed in an auxiliary fuel tank located in the bed of the pickup truck he … Read More

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Ruatoria company pushing the first licensed to grower of medicinal cannabis

A hemp production company in Ruatoria could be the first place in the country to be granted a license to grow cannabis for medicinal purposes. Hikurangi Enterprises, which is gearing up for its second season of hemp production, aims to find a “mother plant” with specific medicinal characteristics. Read More

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Industry Wars: Inside MJBizCon 2017

Time survived in the cannabis industry is measured in dog years, as the vast majority of its professionals have just emerged in the last few years since Colorado and Washington proved legal cannabis would be one of the largest growth industries in the nation. I consider myself both an old-timer (with my … Read More

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San Francisco pushes forward with legal marijuana sales

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors late Tuesday adopted regulations favored by marijuana advocates, rejecting attempts to mandate a larger barrier between schools and pot shops as well as provisions allowing neighborhoods to limit the number of dispensaries or ban them outright. The rules … Read More

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Laguna Hills not ready to create permit system for indoor marijuana cultivation

LAGUNA HILLS — Indoor cultivation of six marijuana plants inside a residence will continue to be legal without the requirement of a city permit. At the City Council meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 28, Councilwoman Janine Heft said the city should create a permitting system, much like neighboring Aliso … Read More

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Medical marijuana facilities may appear in Hartford

Medical marijuana facilities might be coming to Hartford.The city commission approved an ordinance to regulate facilities.This is what will be allowed under the ordinance: One grower who can have 500 plans, one that can have 1000 plants and one that can h. Read More

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Are Quant Signals Bullish on Hempco Food and Fiber Inc. (TSXV:HEMP )?

Here we will take a look at several key ratios for Hempco Food and Fiber Inc. (TSXV:HEMP ), starting with the Book to Market (BTM) ratio. Value investors seek stocks with high BTMs for their portfolios. The ratio is a comparison of the firm’s net asset value per share to it’s current price. This is … Continue reading Are Quant Signals Bullish on Hempco Food and Fiber Inc. (TSXV:HEMP )?

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This Company Is Making Weed Snacks for Dogs

True Leaf already makes hemp -seed infused products for dogs to ease joint pain, anxiety and inflammation. It intends to raise C$10 million ($7.8 million) through an equity crowdfunding in the U.S. to build a marijuana production facility in British Columbia, eventually allowing it to extract cannabidiol — a … Read More

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Man jailed 18 months for selling Chamba to Rumphi students

During the material day, the police found the suspect with 25 twists and some loose Indian hemp . When the suspect appeared before court he pleaded guilty to the charge of being in possession of Indian Hemp contrary to Regulation 4(a) as read with section 19 of dangerous Drugs Act. Sergeant Jean … Read More

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New Eurycorypha species (Orthoptera: Tettigonoidea: Phaneropteridae; Phaneropterinae from …

Zootaxa, 3613 (4), 301–342. http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3613.4.1. Hemp , C. (2013b) Annotated list of Tettigoniidae (Orthoptera) from the East Usambara Mountains, Tanzania and new Tettigoniidae species from East Africa. Zootaxa, 3737 (4), 301–350. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3737.4.1. Read More

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LA Debates Restricting Cannabis Businesses Near Parks, Schools

With just over a month to go before recreational cannabis becomes legal in California, Los Angeles is preparing to establish new rules for regulating sellers, growers and users. Marijuana businesses could not be too close to schools or parks, and existing medical marijuana dispensaries would get … Read More

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Augusta to consider local recreational marijuana sales moratorium

AUGUSTA — City officials on Thursday will discuss re-implementing a local moratorium on recreational marijuana sales. With the statewide moratorium on recreational marijuana sales set to expire in about two months and no local laws in place to regulate sales of the plant legalized by voters in a 2016 … Read More

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Canadian marijuana awards show lights up with first-ever gala

The CEO of Lift Co., the online marketplace for the medical marijuana industry that is holding the event, says it was high time for a grass gala to highlight the fourth annual Canadian Cannabis Awards – previously held only online – in an effort to add some legitimacy to the often stigmatized cannabis … Read … Continue reading Canadian marijuana awards show lights up with first-ever gala

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Cannabis mergers and acquisitions more than double as Aurora buys rivals with investor windfall

Cam Battley, a senior executive at Aurora Cannabis , quipped in a recent note to company colleagues that “we need to accelerate” mergers and acquisitions activity, because “we haven’t acquired any other companies in several hours.” Aurora has been snatching up firms — including two deals … Read More

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Oakland council passes cannabis regulation measures

The council voted unanimously to move forward with measures authored by Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan to provide temporary local regulations for taxing and regulating cannabis . Kaplan said the amendments were necessary to ensure that approvals for adult use permits don’t get stalled in … Read More

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