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MondayMar 09, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Recreational Pot Sales Launch in Maine Delayed Till June

Recreational marijuana sales in Maine will be launched in June, which is three months later than what the state regulators expected. Recreational marijuana was legalized in 2016 through the ballot by voters. Adult-use cannabis legalization was done through the approval of the Marijuana Legalization Act and was expected to be effective in 40 days after its passage. The delay in launching recreational marijuana sales was due to delays in licensing marijuana businesses and testing laboratories. Maine’s associate commissioner of tax policy, Michael Allen, said that after consultations with the Office of Marijuana Policy, the state’s revenue forecasting committee is expecting…

FridayMar 06, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Canadian Survey Shows Teen Marijuana Use Has Dropped After Legalization

Although politicians keep issuing warnings about the consumption of marijuana amongst teenagers, surveys show that marijuana consumption among teenagers is dwindling after the recreational legalization of cannabis. In February, Statistics Canada's findings showed that marijuana consumption has significantly dropped in adolescents aged 15-17 years by about ten percent, a year after the country legalized adult-use marijuana. And in the U.S., the state of Denver also has similar results. In a survey carried out in 2019 involving 537 teenagers, Denver City officials were statistically measuring how their High Costs campaign, which is focused on educating the youth about marijuana, has affected…

FridayMar 06, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – First Utah Marijuana Dispensary Opens in Salt Lake City

On Monday, the state of Utah opened its first medical marijuana pharmacy. This has allowed patients to buy marijuana medicine legally within the state and without having to go to the other states to purchase medical cannabis and sneak the products illegally back to their homes. The dispensary, which is known as Dragonfly Wellness located at 711 State in Salt Lake City, has marked a milestone for Utah’s medical marijuana program, which has been in the works for nearly 15 months since the voters and the lawmakers approved it. Speaking at a press conference, the chief strategy officer at Dragonfly,…

ThursdayMar 05, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Ohio Advocates File Measure to Put Pot Legalization on 2020 Ballot

On Monday, marijuana reform advocates in Ohio filed a motion to put a marijuana legalization bill on the 2020 ballot for the voters to decide. The measure, which is referred to as Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, would permit people aged 21 and above to purchase, possess, and cultivate marijuana for personal use. However, possession of cannabis would be limited at one ounce, and individuals would be allowed to cultivate a maximum of six plants, out of which three could be mature. The petition to put marijuana legalization on the November ballot was filed with the state attorney general a week…

ThursdayMar 05, 2020 1:13 pm

CWCBExpo Set for ‘Huge Year for Cannabis’ as it Prepares for May 28 Opening

New York City’s 7th annual Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo will take place May 28-30 at Manhattan’s renowned Javits Center Seminars, expo floor access, informed speakers, networking opportunities and responsive workshops will deliver timely cannabis industry insights Hemp and cannabis titan Bruce Linton will be returning to the New York event for the third time, to discuss his ‘Next Great Adventure’ in a special ‘In Conversation With…’ Among the featured presentations is an appearance by cannabis and finance strategists Tim Seymour and Sumit Mehta, who will address how to capitalize on the latest trends in the industry When registration…

ThursdayMar 05, 2020 12:27 pm

ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (CIIX) Launches Media Campaign Raising Awareness of CBD-Oil Benefits

CEO announces that company will sponsor infomercials touting benefits of CBD oil sold through CBD Biotech Co. subsidiary CBD-oil awareness campaign consists of China AM radio infomercial, WeChat group infomercial and New York radio infomercial CIIX planning to expand CBD product offerings in China ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) CEO Warren Wang announced during a MoneyTV interview that CIIX is launching a media campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of CBD oil (http://cnw.fm/gAtd3). The multimedia campaign consists of three infomercials: one aired on AM radio in China, one posted on WeChat and one aired on New York radio. “A lot of…

ThursdayMar 05, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Canadian Companies Offer Lower-Priced Marijuana to Stifle the Black Market

In an effort to outpace the illegal market, marijuana companies in Canada are introducing lower-priced, ‘value brand’ marijuana products. The illicit market in Canada accounts for about 70% of all marijuana sales. Canada legalized recreational marijuana in 2018 under the Cannabis Act. After Uruguay, Canada is the second country on the globe to legalize marijuana for adult-use purposes nationally. Statistics Canada released a report in December last year stating that marijuana sales in Canada in that year were around $908 million, and the number of retail marijuana outlets was more than 400 in the country. However, as of September 2019,…

WednesdayMar 04, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Missouri Lawmakers Probe Allegations of Bias in Marijuana Licensing Process

Missouri legislators still have questions about the alleged conflicts of interest in the new medical cannabis industry, irrespective of the testimony obtained from state regulators in the past few weeks. At the beginning of February, the Missouri House’s government oversight committee started holding hearings to examine the rollout of the medical marijuana program after reports on scoring irregularities were spread across the state, and unsuccessful applicants filed hundreds of appeals. The state’s medical marijuana czar, Lyndall Fraker, was questioned on a wide range of topics, such as why a private company was hired to rate the applications as well as…

WednesdayMar 04, 2020 12:29 pm

If Medical Marijuana Can Help Treat The Opioid Addiction, What Will It Mean For The Whole Cannabis Industry?

Marijuana and its components continue to prove medical benefits from day-to-day. For decades, it has been a favorite subject of debate and in-depth research. Along with this, various pharmaceutical formulations for THC are released, which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved. But, have you ever imagined what it would look like for the cannabis Industry once medical marijuana proves its positive effects on the opioid addiction crisis? Medical Marijuana: A Possible Solution to the Opioid Epidemic The opioid epidemic is popularly known as the opioid crisis. This has been a hot issue in the media. But, the majority…

WednesdayMar 04, 2020 11:03 am

Champignon Brands Inc. (CSE: SHRM) Building Reputation in Burgeoning Mushroom Space with Flagship SuperTea Product Line

Champignon’s Vitality SuperTea offerings revolutionizing conventional organic tea concept Each of Champignon’s tea options carefully formulated to provide unique health, performance benefits Global market for products infused with nutritional, bioactive mushroom ingredients projected to reach $34 billion by 2024 The future of health may reside in mushrooms. As buzzwords like ‘organic’, ‘whole’ and ‘fresh’ abound, it’s clear that society has become increasingly passionate about seeking high-quality, nutrient-rich foods. Recently, the humble mushroom has found itself in the spotlight as a surprisingly rich source of vitamins and minerals and a filling substitute for meat. Industry leaders like Four Sigmatic – which…