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ThursdayAug 29, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – FDA Seeks More Public Input on International Cannabis Rescheduling

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has again announced that it is receiving public comments about the possible reclassification of cannabis in international treaties. The agency revealed in a federal register notice that it was opening a 30-day comments period on a matter about which it had received comments back in March but the comments period was shorter since the UN was due to meet shortly after to discuss the World Health Organization’s recommendation that marijuana and THC should be reclassified and that CBD shouldn’t be subjected to any international restrictions since it wasn’t addictive and didn’t carry any…

ThursdayAug 29, 2019 1:25 pm

CannabisNewsWire Recaps Sold-Out Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Detroit

Investors and industry entrepreneurs and leaders gathered in the heart of Detroit for the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference earlier this month. The historic, luxurious Westin Book Cadillac was the selected venue for the sold-out event that attracted cannabis innovators and those looking for new opportunities from far and wide and shined a spotlight on ideas and insight shaping the emerging space. In an exciting time for the cannabis industry with widening interest and legalization, the event was abuzz with new cannabis products, services and solutions across many verticals of rapidly growing medical and recreational markets. The best breed of companies…

ThursdayAug 29, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Study Announced to Investigate Effect of Medical Marijuana on Driver Performance

The Australian government has given a pharmaceutical company permission to study how medical marijuana affects the driving performance of patients. As the acceptance of medical cannabis increases around the world, concerns have been raised regarding the potential effects of this medicine on road safety. Currently, many jurisdictions in Australia have laws banning patients who take medical marijuana from driving. These bans are premised on fears that the substance could impair the drivers. The driving restrictions imposed on drivers, as well as the complex bureaucracy that patients must negotiate before they can be enrolled on the medical cannabis program, have limited…

WednesdayAug 28, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Utah Decides to Switch to a Private Medical Marijuana Distribution System

The subject of medical marijuana elicited heated debates between lawmakers, the medical community, law enforcement and other powerful groups, such as the Mormon Church in Utah. Eventually, voters approved Prop 2 during the 2018 midterms but this measure was quickly replaced by a law drafted behind closed doors. In the law, medical marijuana would be distributed through the state’s health system. In another change to the proposed system, the state has decided to ditch this distribution system and instead opt for a private network to do this work. The state legislature will hold a special session in which an amendment…

WednesdayAug 28, 2019 1:52 pm

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Enters Recreational Cannabis Market, Fulfills Shipment to Ontario Cannabis Store

The Green Organic Dutchman is a cannabis-focused research and development company The company recently completed its inaugural shipment to the Ontario Cannabis Store, marking its entry into the recreational cannabis market TGOD continues to explore strategic worldwide opportunities The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) is a leading producer of premium, certified-organic cannabis. Licensed to cultivate medical cannabis under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR), the company produces organic medical cannabis in small batches using all-natural, organic, craft-growing principles. TGOD recently entered into the recreational cannabis market, where consumers are seeking a premium organic…

WednesdayAug 28, 2019 12:52 pm

Organigram Holdings Inc.’s (TSX: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI) Commitment to Corporate Governance, Fiscal Discipline a ‘Rarity in the Industry’

Organigram’s corporate governance distinguishes the company in the cannabis industry OGI’s consistent financial performance positions it as an “anomaly in the Canadian cannabis market” The company recently upgraded from the TSX Venture Exchange to the Toronto Stock Exchange Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI), the parent company of Organigram Inc., a leading Canadian licensed producer (LP) of premium-quality cannabis and extract-based products, is focused on producing high-quality, indoor-grown cannabis for patients and adult-recreational consumers. Championing that cause is Organigram’s leadership team, a group of seasoned professionals on the forefront of the global cannabis market who bring decades of experience…

WednesdayAug 28, 2019 11:34 am

IONIC Brands Corp. (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) Adds Cannabis Edibles, Bluetooth Dosing Tech to Growing Recreational Use Operation

West Coast-based IONIC Brands has focused on vape products for recreational cannabis users, but a new agreement with a Washington-based partner grants it a foothold in the edibles and infused products sectors A second agreement between IONIC and an Australian Bluetooth technology producer will grant IONIC’s consumers access to vaporizer tech originally designed to help medical patients control the dosing of their medications The agreements mark an expansion of the cannabis holding company’s ability to provide secure dosing to recreational users IONIC expects to launch its newest vape product using the technology during the third quarter Cannabis holding company IONIC…

WednesdayAug 28, 2019 9:00 am

Passage of California Assembly Bill Expected to Spur More Growth in the Hemp, CBD Markets

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: With a powerhouse economy worth more than $3 trillion, California’s economy ranks as the fifth largest in the world. Current legislation is expected to pave the way for the state’s hemp market to explode. With a series of smart acquisitions and brand expansions, Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile)appears to be a strong pick-and-shovel presence as California looks at passing hemp-friendly legislation. Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) just announced a new hemp-based acquisition, while Greenlane Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GNLN) and The Green Organic Dutchman (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) (TGOD Profile) have both inked deals that strengthen their presence in the hemp industry as…

WednesdayAug 28, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Thailand Turns Confiscated Marijuana into Medical Products

Thailand legalized medical marijuana last year and it started distributing cannabis oil in state-run hospitals last week. Now the Thai authorities have announced that they will be turning over any seized illegal marijuana to the government agency making cannabis oil for distribution in government-run hospitals. This week, the police confiscated one ton of marijuana from a criminal gang. Rather than destroy this bust, the Thai authorities have made a decision to transfer the marijuana to the Department of Traditional Alternative Medicine as well as the Department of Medical Sciences. These two entities are authorized to process the marijuana into about…

TuesdayAug 27, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Minnesota Governor Instructs State Agencies to Get Set for Marijuana Legalization

The Democratic governor of Minnesota is taking steps to prepare the state for the possible legalization of marijuana next year. This came to light when Gov. Tim Walz (D) was hosted during a radio program. Different agencies, such as those charged with matters of revenue, public health and safety, have all been put on notice to get ready to swing into action as soon as lawmakers pass the appropriate law. Ryan Winkler, the Democratic House Majority Leader, also revealed that he would sponsor a marijuana legalization bill during the 2020 legislative session. In an editorial he authored, Winkler underscored the…

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