VICTORIA, British Columbia, April 17, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Emerald Health Therapeutics Inc. (TSXV: EMH) (“Emerald” or the “Company”) today announced the launch of its CBD-25< and CBD-50 medical cannabis oils containing 25mg and 50mg of CBD per ml.
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Michigan Creates New Bureau to Oversee Medical Marijuana Program
On April 13, 2017, the state of Michigan announced that it has organized all medical marijuana regulations under the newly created Bureau of Medical Marihuana Regulation within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, centralizing the medical marijuana program’s licensing, compliance, enforcement and registry under one roof.
CPhA Disappointed Medical Cannabis Regime Does Not Enhance Patient Safety
OTTAWA, Canada, April 13, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The focus of government legislation and regulation in the area of cannabis must be to protect and enhance safety. While the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) is pleased that today’s federal legislation maintains a separate stream for medical cannabis, we are concerned and disappointed that the legislation fails to enhance patient safety by providing appropriate clinical oversight in the management and dispensing of medical cannabis in Canada.
Michigan’s Medical Marihuana Regulation Centralized in New Bureau
LANSING, Mich., April 13, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – Michigan has centralized all aspects of medical marihuana regulation with the creation of the Bureau of Medical Marihuana Regulation (BMMR) housed in the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
Canada Takes Action to Legalize and Strictly Regulate Cannabis
OTTAWA, Canada, April 13, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The current approach to cannabis does not work. It has allowed criminals and organized crime to profit, while failing to keep cannabis out of the hands of Canadian youth. In many cases, it is easier for our kids to buy cannabis than cigarettes.
CBIS and RCDU Sign Another Large California Cultivation Land Deal for Two Hundred and Fifty Acres, Scheduled to be Seeded all at Once for Maximum Harvest and Research Production
IRVINE, Calif., April 13, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTC PINK: CBIS), a U.S. company specializing in the development of cannabinoid-based medicines, is pleased to announce that it has negotiated a deal with the Members of the Winnemucca Tribe Shoshoni MBS Fee Lands for 250 acres of HRM farm lands in the San Joaquin Valley, California.
Santa Barbara County Launches Cannabis Operations Registry
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — On April 11, 2017, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance establishing a limited term, non-personal cannabis cultivation and related Operations Registry Program within the unincorporated areas of the county.
DFS Reminds Health Insurers of Their Obligation to Cover Office Visits That Also Include Medical Marijuana Certification Among Other Healthcare Services
ALBANY, N.Y., April 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Department of Financial Services is reminding all insurers authorized to write insurance in New York State that they must provide coverage for office visits for covered services, including those that may result in a medical marijuana certification, as long as the visit was not solely for the purpose of the certification.
Coalition Forms to Support Illinois Marijuana Regulation Bill; Gen. Assembly Sets First Hearing
CHICAGO, April 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Sponsors of a proposal to regulate and tax marijuana for adult use in Illinois announced Wednesday that lawmakers will hold the first hearing on the bill next week in Chicago.
Feedback Will Shape Efforts to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., April 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — At a press conference today, State Senator Heather Steans (D-Chicago) and State Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) announced plans to hold the first subject matter hearing on the topic at 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, in the Bilandic building.
American Cannabis Company Inc. Announces The Addition Of Dr. Av Singh To The SoHum Advisory Board
DENVER, April 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — American Cannabis Company, Inc. (OTCQB: AMMJ) (the “Company”), a full-service business-to-business consulting solutions provider, and seller of ancillary products to the cannabis industry, today announced the addition of Dr. Av Singh to its SoHum Advisory Board.
New Jersey Cannabusiness Association Presents’ Series Officially Launching With April 19th Event
TRENTON, N.J., April 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The New Jersey CannaBusiness Association (NJCBA), the state’s leading business advocacy group for expanding access to medical cannabis and responsible adult-use of cannabis, is kicking off its year-long series of industry-related seminars and networking sessions.
MJIC Marijuana Index Adds Seven New Cannabis Companies
LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — MJIC Inc. has completed its quarterly rebalancing of the Marijuana Index, adding five new cannabis companies to the U.S. Marijuana Index and two new companies to the Canadian Marijuana Index.
Wana Brands Co-Owner Nancy Whiteman to Offer Infused Products Insights at leading Industry Events
BOULDER, Colo., April 10, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Wana Brands Co-Owner Nancy Whiteman will offer Cannabis industry insights on innovative trends and discuss tools and strategies for marketing infused products at leading industry events.
Rubicon Organics Prepares for Growth, Welcomes New Members to its Board of Directors
BELLINGHAM, Wash., April 10, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Rubicon Organics —a Washington State corporation focused on the United States adult use and medical marijuana markets—continues to strengthen its team with three new appointments to its Board of Directors, who collectively bring with them top-level experience in agricultural, manufacturing, retail, financial and corporate governance.
AusCann’s First Crop Harvested in Chile
CARABOODA, Western Australia, April 10, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — AusCann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8 or ‘the Company’) is pleased to announce that its first medicinal cannabis crop in Chile is now being harvested.
HempTech (HTCO) Announces Preliminary Record Numbers for Fourth Quarter and Year-end 2016 — Grew revenue 400% compared to Q4 2015
SAINT PETERSBURG, April 10, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — HempTech Corp. (OTC PINK: HTCO), a provider of advanced Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) with sophisticated automation and analytical tools for the cultivators of legal industrial hemp and marijuana, announces today that it has experienced exceptional growth in corporate performance and sales in 2016, which has materialized broadly in the first quarter 2017.
Supreme Announces Conditional Approval to List on the TSX.V
TORONTO, Ontario, April 10, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Supreme Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Supreme” or the “Company”) (CSE:SL)(CSE:SL.CN) is pleased to announce that it has received conditional approval from the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSX.V”) to list the Company’s common shares on the TSX.V.
Decision Pending on Adding Opioid Use Disorder for Medical Marijuana in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M., April 7, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — On Friday, April 7, New Mexico could become the first state in the nation to specifically list opioid use disorder as medical condition that qualifies for access to the state medical marijuana program.
Abattis Bioceuticals Gets Added to the Marijuana Index by MJIC
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 7, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Abattis Bioceuticals Corp. (ATTBF) (CSE:ATT) (the “Company” or “Abattis”), is pleased to announce it has officially been added to The Marijuana Index, within the Biotechnology sector.
HempLife Today Announces Free Trial Pack of CannazALL CBD GelCaps to All Existing Shareholders, Their Families and Friends
DENVER, April 6, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Ubiquitech Software Corp. (OTC PINK: UBQU), through its subsidiary HempLife Today, an innovative and growing Company offering the finest CBD (Cannabidiol) products derived from Hemp, is announcing that it is giving away a free trial pack of six (6) CannazALL™ CBD GelCaps to all existing shareholders, their families and friends.
Curbelo, Blumenauer Introduce Bill to Treat Legal Marijuana Businesses Fairly Under Tax Code
WASHINGTON, April 5, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Today, Representatives Carlos Curbelo (FL–26) and Earl Blumenauer (OR–3) introduced the Small Business Tax Equity Act of 2017, H.R. 1810.
Hebrew University Launches Multidisciplinary Center on Cannabinoid Research
JERUSALEM, April 5, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has announced the launch of a Multidisciplinary Center on Cannabinoid Research.
KC NORML Successfully Decriminalized Marijuana in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, MO., April 4, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – In a blowout victory for sensible criminal justice policy, the voters of Kansas City, Missouri have decided to approve Question 5 and decriminalize marijuana to direct their law enforcement officers to no longer target citizens for possession of the plant and would replace current criminal penalties with just a civil fine.
$MRNJ Announces Its Cannabis Medical App Development
DOVER, April 5, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – Metatron (OTC PINK: MRNJ), a pioneer of releasing Marijuana & CBD related apps on iTunes and Google Play, announces the agreement for the development of the Buzzlink.com application.
Agritek Holdings, Inc. Announces Filing of Annual Report And Initial Funding and Operational Agreement For New 25,000 Square Foot Cultivation Facility In Puerto Rico
LOS ANGELES, April 5, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – Agritek Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: AGTK), today announced that the company has successfully filed its 10K Annual Report and has signed and executed an initial Letter of Intent and is completing the final Funding and Operational Agreement with the principals of a new 25,000 sq. ft. facility with initial approval for a cultivation license by the Department of Health In Puerto Rico.
WeGrow: How to Home Grow Marijuana App Launches in iOS store
BOULDER, Colo., April 4, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — WeGrow, an interactive educational app using proprietary chatbot-based technology has launched in the iOS store.
Aphria Launches US Expansion Strategy
LEAMINGTON, Ontario, April 4, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – Aphria Inc. (“Aphria” or the “Company”) (TSX:APH)(OTCQB:APHQF) is pleased to announce the launch of its US expansion strategy through a strategic lead investment in an entity to be renamed Liberty Health Sciences Inc. (“Liberty”) that will operate in the United States under the brand “Aphria USA”.
Aurora Completes Acquisition of Peloton Pharmaceuticals Inc.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 4, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the “Company” or “Aurora”) (TSXV: ACB) (OTCQX: ACBFF) (Frankfurt: 21P; WKN: A1C4WM) is pleased to announce that, further to its press release of March 6, 2017, the Company has completed the acquisition of Peloton Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Peloton”), a Montreal-area late-stage ACMPR-applicant.
Leafly Brings Laughs to 4/20 with Comedy for a Cause
SEATTLE, April 4, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – Leafly, the world’s cannabis information resource, is reviving its smash-hit 2016 comedy tour for one night only to celebrate the biggest unofficial holiday in cannabis culture: 4/20. On April 20, 2017, comedians Damon Wayans Jr., Nikki Glaser, and Pete Holmes will headline four West Coast shows in Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
Governors Urge Trump to Respect State Marijuana Laws
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – Today, the governors of the first four states to have regulated cannabis sales for all adults sent a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, urging the Trump Administration to maintain existing policies related to the enforcement of federal marijuana laws.
South American Gold Receives Countersigned LOI to Acquire Oregon Marijuana Grower
LAS VEGAS, April 3, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — South American Gold Corp. (OTC PINK: SAGD) is proud to announce today that it is in receipt of a countersigned Letter of Intent to acquire Arkham Greenway, LLC, a company designated for recreational marijuana production in the State of Oregon.
Argentina Legalizes Medical Marijuana
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – On Thursday, Argentina legalized medical marijuana, after the Senate unanimously approved a bill that was already passed by the House of Representatives last November.
Proposal to Reduce Marijuana Penalties Advances in Texas House of Representatives
HOUSTON, Texas, April 3, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – A proposal to reduce penalties for marijuana possession in Texas received bipartisan approval from the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee on Monday and will soon be scheduled for a full vote in the House.
MassRoots Accelerates Growth Initiatives as it Launches Updated Business Portal and Completes Whaxy Integration
DENVER, April 3, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — MassRoots, Inc. (OTCQB: MSRT), a leading technology platform for medical cannabis patients and businesses, is pleased to announce it has launched an updated business portal.
Cannabis Business Alliance Statement: ProPuebloCO Offers One Sided Approach to Addressing City Challenges
PUEBLO, Colo., March 30, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — In response to recent anti-cannabis moves by ProPuebloCO, The Cannabis Business Alliance (CBA) has released a statement:
Cannabis Business Alliance statement: Path to Marijuana Reform Introduced to Congress
DENVER, March 30, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Cannabis Business Alliance (CBA) has released a statement regarding the recent decision by a bipartisan group of U.S. senators and representatives to introduce a package of marijuana reform bills intended to lay the framework for federal regulation of cannabis while protecting and existing states-based programs.
Legislation Introduced in Congress to Regulate and Tax Marijuana Like Alcohol at the Federal Level
WASHINGTON D.C., March 30, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Legislation was introduced in the Senate and House of Representatives on Thursday that would end marijuana prohibition at the federal level and replace it with a system in which marijuana is regulated and taxed similarly to alcohol.
Wyden, Blumenauer Announce Bipartisan Path to Marijuana Reform
WASHINGTON, March 30, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., along with senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee Representative Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., today introduced three pieces of legislation to preserve the integrity of state marijuana laws and provide a path for responsible federal legalization and regulation of the marijuana industry.
BioTrackTHC Launches First Live Seed-to-Sale Cannabis Traceability System in a FedRAMP Authorized Environment for Hawaii Department of Health
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 30, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — BioTrackTHC has partnered with the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) to be the first in the history of the cannabis industry to deploy a live seed-to-sale cannabis Traceability System in a FedRAMP authorized environment.
Congressmen Gaetz and Soto Propose Legislation to Reschedule Marijuana
WASHINGTON, March 30, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz and Democratic Congressman Darren Soto have joined forces in a bipartisan effort to make it easier for ill-patients and scientific and medical researchers to obtain marijuana.
Congressmen Curbelo, Blumenauer and Senators Wyden, Paul Release 280E Tax Reform Bills
DENVER, March 30, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The New Federalism Fund applauds Reps. Carlos Curbleo (R-FL 26), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR 3) and Sens. Ron Wyden (D-OR), Rand Paul (R-KY) for introducing the Small Business Tax Equity Act of 2017 in the U.S. House and Senate on Thursday, March 30.
Le Herbe Partners With Qsonica For Green Technology In Cannabis Industry
SARASOTA, Fla., March 30, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Le Herbe, manufacturer of ultra premium cannabis beverages, introduces partnership with Qsonica for development of modern cannabis extraction, preservation and processing techniques.
Researchers Identify Genes That Give Cannabis Its Flavour
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 29, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — UBC scientists have scanned the genome of cannabis plants to find the genes responsible for giving various strains their lemony, skunky or earthy flavours, an important step for the budding legal cannabis industry.
GW Pharmaceuticals Announces Epidiolex® Receives Orphan Drug Designation from the European Medicines Agency for the Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
LONDON, March 29, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — GW Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq:GWPH) (“GW,” “the Company” or “the Group”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel therapeutics from its proprietary cannabinoid product platform, today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted Orphan Drug Designation to GW’s investigational product Epidiolex®.
Thursday Teleconference: California Lawmaker Introduced Legislation to Protect Californians Against Federal Attacks on Lawful Marijuana Activity
WASHINGTON, March 29, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — California Assembly Member Reggie Jones-Sawyer will join advocates to hold a media teleconference briefing to discuss his legislation that would prohibit state and local agencies from using resources to assist federal law enforcement authorities with marijuana enforcement against people in compliance with California state law.
The 2nd Annual 420 Games Invade Los Angeles At Santa Monica Pier
SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 29, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The 2nd annual 420 Games coming to the Santa Monica Pier on April 1st is not your normal marijuana event. The event starts at 8 am with a 4.2 mile run from Santa Monica to Venice and back.
Cannabis Patients, Advocates, and Industry Leaders Converge at National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference in D.C.
WASHINGTON, March 28, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Starting on Friday, April 7th and running until Tuesday, April 11th, medical cannabis industry business leaders, medical and legal professionals, advocates, and patients will gather at the Unity 2017 conference in Washington, D.C. to discuss common-sense policies and approaches to safe medical cannabis access and use. With the uncertainty of policies under a new U.S. administration, 2017 will be one of the most important years for medical cannabis policy ever.
Rubicon Organics Receives Municipal Permit for the Cultivation & Manufacturing of Cannabis in Greenfield, California
BELLINGHAM, Wash., March 28, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Rubicon Organics (“Rubicon” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its application to the City of Greenfield for a municipal cultivation and manufacturing permit has been approved.
Aurora Cannabis to be Cornerstone Investor in Australian Medical Cannabis IPO
VANCOUVER, March 28, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the “Company” or “Aurora”) (TSXV: ACB) (OTCQB: ACBFF) (Frankfurt: 21P; WKN: A1C4WM) is pleased to announce that it has committed to taking part in the initial public offering (“IPO”) of Cann Group Limited (“Cann Group”) on the Australian Stock Exchange (“ASX”) as the cornerstone investor.