January 2020 - Page 9 of 9 - CannabisNewsWire

FridayJan 03, 2020 11:51 am

HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC) (OTCQB: HTPRF) Wraps Up Productive Year in Cannabinoid Refining Operation

HTC Extraction Systems specializes in ethanol and ethanol-based solvent extraction and product reclamation, which it is using in processes designed to build its position in the booming cannabinoid market Cannabidiol (CBD) has proven to be the most readily available and profitable cannabinoid for use in the non-pharmaceutical wellness industry, growing 342 percent in year-over-year sales between August 2018 and August 2019 HTC is establishing biomass receipt, refining and retail operations in Canada and the United States (California) to take advantage of is technical experience and the consumer demand for cannabinoid products HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC) (OTCQB: HTPRF) is approaching…

FridayJan 03, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – 6 States That Could Vote on Marijuana Ballot Measures in 2020

A wave of marijuana legalization has been sweeping across the U.S., and its genesis can be traced to Colorado and Washington approving marijuana legalization initiatives way back in 2012. In each biennial election that followed, additional states followed through with their own marijuana legalization initiatives, and experts believe 2020 will be a landmark year for marijuana. Marijuana advocates believe there are currently 26 states where voters might have to vote on marijuana initiatives, either for full-scale recreational legalization, legalization of medical cannabis or decriminalization. Let's look at 6 states that might table marijuana legalization ballot initiatives in 2020. In 2020,…

ThursdayJan 02, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Top Italian Court Rules That Growing a Few Marijuana Plants at Home is Legal

Italians have joined the club of countries that allow their residents to grow and use a limited amount of marijuana at home as long as it's for personal use. The country's highest court in Rome made the landmark decision long before Christmas, on December 19, but local media only got wind of the news last Friday. Legislation dating back to the 1990s barred the farming and sale of marijuana, but there has been great uncertainty about the laws due to contradictory court decisions. After being asked to clarify, the Court of Cassation declared that the crime of growing narcotics should…

ThursdayJan 02, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – 5 Big Wins for the US Marijuana Industry in 2019

This year has seen several advancements for the marijuana cause, with a bevy of positive legislative changes passed. Let's look at some of the highlights of the year. President Trump reiterates support for respecting state marijuana laws. President Trump proved an ally to the marijuana industry when he passed the Farm Bill. He has stated more than once that he supports the right of localities to enact their own marijuana policies with little federal interference. "It's a very big subject and right now; we are allowing states to make that decision. A lot of states are making that decision, but…