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CannabisNewsBreaks – LiveWire Ergogenics Inc. (LVVV) Releases Shareholder Update

LiveWire Ergogenics (OTC: LVVV), a company focused on acquiring special purpose real estate properties conducive to discovering and developing cannabinoid products for the health and wellness industry to improve life performance, today released a letter to shareholders. In the letter, LiveWire Ergogenics Chairman and CEO Bill Hodson discussed the forecast for 2020 as a year of significant growth in total cannabis sales and provided updates surrounding the company’s Estrella Ranch “Estate Grown Weedery,” as well as other corporate initiatives. “With the demand for pure, organically grown, legal and thoroughly tested cannabis products growing rapidly, we expect the high-quality, handcrafted product that we will be growing at our California Ranch to become the most sought-after premium cannabis in the industry during 2020,” Hodson stated in the letter. “In the true spirit of ‘Doing-it-Right’ we are developing our Paso Robles Weedery into a special place operated with unique “tractor-less” farming methods by independent growers and passionate and experienced experts, carefully tending to each plant grown under the natural canopy of a perfect micro-climate in the midst of California wine country.”

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LiveWire Ergogenics, Inc. (LVVV) specializes in identifying and monetizing current and future trends in the human and veterinary health and wellness industry. The Company is focused on acquiring, managing and licensing specialized “closed loop” turnkey cannabis real estate locations of fully compliant and permitted turnkey facilities to produce cannabis-based products and services in California and the state-wide distribution of these products. This includes verification of zero pesticide products for quality brands via its “7X Pure” Cannabis Verification System, the development, licensing and distribution of legal and high-quality cannabinoid-based products and services and the creation of the high-quality “Estrella Weedery” brand. LiveWire Ergogenics does not produce, sell or distribute products that are in violation of the United States Controlled Substance Act. For more information, please visit: www.LiveWireErgogenics.com.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Receives Prestigious COTA Award for Leadership in Organic Farming

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF), a leading producer of premium, certified-organic cannabis, today announced its receipt of the prestigious Leadership in Organic Farming Award from the Canada Organic Trade Association (“COTA”). According to the update, these awards are given to industry leaders displaying exceptional leadership through involvement in advancing Canada’s organic sector. “TGOD was born from a bold vision, building the global leader in certified organic cannabis,” TGOD CEO. Brian Athaide said in the news release. “Receiving this award validates the hard work and dedication of the team at TGOD and speaks to our promise of making life better for our customers and the communities where we do business. We would like to thank COTA for recognizing our efforts and commitment to sustainable organic cultivation.”

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The Green Organic Dutchman (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) is a premium, certified-organic cannabis company focused on the health and wellness market. Its certified-organic cannabis is grown in living soil, as nature intended. The company is committed to cultivating a better tomorrow by producing its products responsibly, with less waste and impact on the environment. Its two Canadian facilities are built to LEED certification standards, and its products are sold in recyclable packaging. In Canada, TGOD plans to expand its product portfolio by launching a series of next-generation cannabis products such as organic teas, infusers and vapes. Through its European subsidiary, HemPoland, the company also distributes premium hemp-CBD oil in Europe. By leveraging science and technology, TGOD harnesses the power of nature from seed to sale. For more information on The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd., please visit www.TGOD.ca.

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420 with CNW – LA Moves to Dismiss 66,000 Pot Convictions

State officials in Los Angeles say the people who are slated to benefit from the dismissal of approximately 66,000 past pot convictions include Latinos (45%), African American (32%), 20% are whites, and 3% consist of others racial groups.

The cases that were dismissed include 62,000 marijuana felony convictions that go back several decades, and 4,000 misdemeanor charges for possession, Los Angeles County District Attorney, Jackie Lacey said.

When California voters legalized adult-use marijuana after they approved Proposition 64 in November 2016, they passed the dismissal of simple marijuana crimes. The law also included provisions providing for the expungement of past convictions and the reduction of felonies to misdemeanors. In 2018, the state legislators approved another measure AB1793, which required the Justice Department to go through prior convictions in California and pinpoint marijuana convictions that are eligible for dismissal, expungement, or reduction to misdemeanors.

People of color are the ones that have mostly felt the impact of the fight against drugs, and the move to dismiss the convictions brings much-needed relief to the communities.

Acey further said that she is privileged to be part of a team that is committed to finding innovative solutions and implementing meaningful criminal justice reforms that provide the people of LA with the support they need to rebuild their much-deserved life.

Pinpointing an estimated number of 200,000 cases within the state was not an easy task. For the records to be amended, the convicts were supposed to file their petitions as well as hire the services of a lawyer to help and speed up the process.

Code for America has offered all the 50 state district attorneys with their technology, Clear My Record.

The officials said that the Code for America technology would help in dismissing more than 85,000 cannabis convictions in five counties within LA, and they include San Francisco, Sacramento, San Joaquin, and Costa Rica.

In a statement, Code for America senior program director of criminal justice Evonne Silva said that it is possible to automate record clearance at scale, which would help right the wrongs of failed prohibition.

The computer technology, Clear My Record, identifies the qualified cases and automatically fills out the documents to file with the courts. The technology can also analyze more than 10,000 marijuana convictions at a time when checking for eligibility, instead of having county employees go through individual records.

The decision on whether to dismiss the sentences or oppose a reduction in convictions, is due in July, and the district attorneys are expected to present their decision.

Prosecutors in other cities such as Baltimore, Seattle, Chicago and other cities said they would also clear simple marijuana convictions.

This move to use technology to speed up the process of expunging past convinctions is likely to be welcomed by the entire cannabis industry, including companies like MCTC Holdings Inc. (OTC: MCTC), who see thes justice reforms as long overdue.

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420 with CNW – Alabama Senate Bill Seeks to Legalize Medical Marijuana

Southeast and Midwest states in the U.S. are historically conservative, and they are opposed to the legalization of marijuana in any form, but in recent years, several states such as Florida and Louisiana have been adopting marijuana reform for legalizing medical marijuana. And Alabama is among the 17 states where medical marijuana is still illegal. But new legislation which was introduced last Tuesday in the state Senate by Senator Tim Melson is seeking to authorize medical marijuana.

The legislation SB 165, which would establish the Compassion Act, would allow the state of Alabama to legalize certain forms of medical cannabis, create cultivation programs, and administer and tax the sales of marijuana products. However, even if the bill is approved, people are not expected to smoke or vape weed legally within the state.

The bill was introduced last week following an intensive study by a commission composed of doctors, legislators, and lawyers. The study commission was chaired by Senator Melson.

The bill states that people with specific ailments or conditions such as anxiety, cancer, and other chronic conditions would be allowed to get a medical marijuana card. However, the legislation prohibits any form of marijuana smoking, vaping, or edibles within the state. The type of marijuana products patients’ are allowed to consume include pills, gelatinous cubes or lozenges, topicals ( creams or oils), suppositories, transdermal patches, nebulizers, and inhalers.

Patients who do not suffer from any of the conditions listed on the list of qualifying conditions within the state could appeal to the board for special considerations.

Once the legislation is approved, Alabama would be the 34^th state to legalize medical marijuana in the U.S. while adult-use cannabis is legal in 11 states, including Washington D.C.

Alabama is not the only state in the U.S. joining the rest of the country; earlier this month, Kentucky advanced a bill seeking to legalize medical marijuana.

The Alabama legislation would enact stringent controls on the people cultivating and selling medical marijuana. They would employ the use of electronic trackers to keep tabs on the inventory as well as the card holders. Medical marijuana products would also be subjected to a sales tax of 9%, and some of the tax revenue would be used to fund the operation of the medical marijuana program within the state. The state would also create a unique account for the Medical Marijuana Research Fund.

If the bill is approved and the governor signs it, it would immediately become law. Experts believe that sector players like HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC) (OTCQB: HTPRF) are hoping that the draft legislation sails through and gives people in Alabama an extra treatment option for their health challenges.

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HempNewsBreaks – OrgHarvest Inc. (ORGH) Appoints J. Larry Cantrell as President and Chief Executive Officer

OrgHarvest (OTC: ORGH), a newly launched and complete seed-to-consumer hemp company, today announced that J. Larry Cantrell has succeeded Frank Celecia as its president and chief executive officer, based on the January 28, 2020, Stock Purchase Agreement, which caused a change of control of the company. Cantrell brings over 30 years of experience in the development, branding, manufacturing and distribution of nutritional strategies, having led and directed the development and launch of more than 100 products into the global marketplace. A long-time advocate of all-natural nutritional products, Cantrell, earlier in his career, was recognized by an industry publication as “one of the most knowledgeable and effective CEOs in nutrition.” “It’s been a challenge for companies in this industry to be able to tell end users and consumers where their hemp and its derivatives originate, including how it was processed and packaged,” Cantrell said in the news release. “With OrgHarvest, we have the ability, and it all begins with our farmer partners who are experienced and sophisticated growers that understand the genetics of superior hemp. In addition, our blockchain technology ensures that our hemp is traceable, with a complete history of every step that our hemp takes to arrive in the product purchased, either on the retail shelf or through our e-commerce channels.”

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OrgHarvest Inc. (OTC: ORGH), headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a seed-to-consumer hemp solution, ensuring the highest quality hemp, manufacturing processes and regulatory adherence. The company’s mission is to be recognized, respected and relied on as the premiere hemp ingredient brand. For more information, visit www.OrgHarvest.us.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Beverage Trade Network Bringing Cannabis Drinks Expo to San Francisco and Chicago Amidst Sector’s Rapid Growth

The Beverage Trade Network is bringing the Cannabis Drinks Expo to multiple locations this year, including an event in San Francisco on July 30th and Chicago on August 3rd. With widening legalization, the cannabis beverage industry is forecast to experience incredible CAGR of 37% by 2026, and the expo is an invaluable resource for all industry enthusiasts. The event’s stated theme, “Growing Your Cannabis Drinks Business,” is designed to provide attendees with critical information on a variety of important topics. The Bay City location, a longtime host city of events for the global wine and spirits industry, is symbolic of the charted direction of the cannabis drinks sector. “Choosing San Francisco as the host city for our first event this year made a lot of sense,” Beverage Trade Network CEO and Founder Sid Patel said in the news release. “California has now emerged as an influential voice determining the future growth of the cannabis drinks industry.”

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Beverage Trade Network (BTN) is a producer of competitions, conferences, expos and trade shows for the alcohol beverage trade industry around the world. BTN is the alcohol beverage industry’s leading network and is committed to helping importers and distributors find new suppliers from all over the world. BTN hosts events in London, New York, and San Francisco, including the highly acclaimed International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show (London and San Francisco), the London Wine Competition (London) and the USA Trade Tasting show (New York). For more information, visit BeverageTradeNetwork.com.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Cannabis Conference 2020 to Showcase Fundamental and Cutting-Edge Innovations

GIE Media’s Cannabis Conference 2020, presented by Cannabis Business Times, Cannabis Dispensary and Hemp Grower magazines, will draw more than 70 of the cannabis industry’s leading experts. The upcoming event is slated to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino on April 21-23, 2020. The conference will shine a spotlight on the cannabis industry’s most fundamental and cutting-edge innovations and practices, where attendees will gain valuable insights and network with standout participants. “Cannabis Conference is the nation’s leading educational cultivation and dispensary event in the cannabis space,” Group Publisher for the Cannabis Conference Jim Gilbride said in the news release. “During this exciting three-day event, participants will interact with some of the foremost experts in the cannabis industry and gain important insights regarding cultivation, business practices, customer engagement, retail management and much more. For anyone involved in plant-touching cannabis businesses or looking to break into the industry, attendance at Cannabis Conference is a must.”

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CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Secures Cannabis Research License from Health Canada

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF), a leading producer of premium, certified-organic cannabis, this morning announced that it has received a research license from Health Canada. The license is valid for five years and enables TGODF to cut the costs and quicken the pace of the development of new products by removing its need to rely on third parties. Looking forward, the company plans to leverage the license to carry out the development of additional premium cannabis 2.0 products, which are anticipated to launch later this year. “As consumers become increasingly aware that not all cannabis products are created equal, we want to ensure that TGOD continues to go to market with consumables that bear a seal of premium quality that they can trust,” TGODF CEO Brian Athaide stated in the news release. “By leveraging the expertise of our in-house Science and Marketing teams, we are able to optimize costs and accelerate our speed to market. In parallel, we are also layering on additional quality control measures ensuring a high level of consistency across all our product lines.”

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420 with CNW – Research Shows Marijuana Edibles THC Labels Need to Be Improved

A new study has found that the majority of young adults do not comprehend the levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the advertised marijuana edibles. However, researchers have suggested a new manner of communicating the concentration of THC as well as other information on the product labels.

The new study tested the efficacy of THC labeling on marijuana edibles. Between 2015 and 2016, research shows that in the United States, about ten percent of the adult population and approximately twenty-four percent of the youths had consumed marijuana within the past year.

And since then, marijuana consumption has been on the rise. A study conducted on teens in the state of California showed that thirty-three percent of teens in grades 9-12 had consumed marijuana at one point in their lives and that the majority of them had consumed edibles.

Edibles include products such as cookies, brownies, and candies that are infused with marijuana. Over the last couple of years, marijuana edibles have gained immense popularity. This has raised concerns because their marketing is almost similar to that of ordinary sweets; thus, attracting underage consumers. Most often, consumers underestimate the effect of marijuana edibles because they may not be aware of the THC concentration therein. THC is the psychoactive compound of marijuana.

The new research sought to shed light on the ways to determine the level of THC in edibles as displayed in the labels as well as how different labeling systems communicate the information to young adults.

The final and corresponding author of the study, is a professor at the University of Waterloo School of Public Health and Health Systems in Canada, Prof. David Hammond. The research findings can be found in the Journal of Drug and Alcohol Dependence.

The motivation to study and examine the levels of THC in edible marijuana product labeling is because using the THC number to express the product potency has little meaning to young consumers in Canada, Prof. Hammond explained.

He further said that for years people have struggled to understand the details on food packages. And, it is more challenging for marijuana consumers to understand the THC numbers indicating the potency of the marijuana product listed on the product labels.

Prof. Hammond and his team of researchers conducted two experiments to examine how well various labels transmit information about marijuana potency.

They conducted an online survey where they used 870 respondents between the age of 16 -30 in Canada.

In the first experiment, the researchers used three labeling conditions, no label, a label that explained the THC content in milligrams, or a label that used ‘doses’ of THC per package, and assigned the respondents randomly.

In the second experiment, the researchers used the traffic light system to indicate potency. Green was low and red high potency. During this experiment, they also tested the effectiveness of no labels, labels with percentages, and those with THC in milligrams.

The researchers found that labeling in doses per package elicited the best understanding of a serving of THC, with over 54% of the respondents attesting to it.

The traffic light system also enabled the respondents to identify the THC concentration, whereby 85% of the participants accurately identified products with low THC levels, and 86% identified products with high levels of THC.

In conclusion, Prof. Hammond and his team of researchers said that few consumers could understand and apply quantitative THC labeling.

The study findings further suggest that other products such as oils, concentrates, and buds will need more straightforward THC labeling.

Experts say that this research provides a lot of food for thought for marijuana industry actors like Willow Biosciences Inc. (TSX: WLLW) (OTCQB: CANSF) since they will prompted to rethink how they convey product information to their intended customers.

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420 with CNW – Proposed Law Seeks to Protect Privacy of Maine Marijuana Companies

The lawmakers in the state of Maine are considering approving a proposal that provides a cloak of secrecy about the imminent adult-use marijuana sector.

The legislation L.D. 2091, which was written by the legislators within the state of Maine, would exclude trade secrets, security, and operating protocols provided to the state by marijuana businesses from public records law.

The state of Maine claims that the proposal would enclose in protections for cannabis business proprietary information, such as recipes for marijuana edibles.

The spokesperson for the Office of Marijuana Policy in Maine, which drafted the legislation L.D.2091, David Heidrich said that it would be the responsibility of the legislature to determine if the benefits of an exclusion outpace the need for public review.

Speaking to Portland Press Herald, Heidrich said that the Office of Marijuana Policy believes that the proposal outweighs the inability of public review.

The legislation aims to modify the Freedom of Access Act to remove application materials provided to the Office of Marijuana Policy relating to trade secrets, security, and standard operating protocols from the definition of ‘public record.’

Public records advocates and journalists have openly criticized the bill. The association that represents all the state’s daily papers within the state, The Maine Press Association, is also opposing the bill. A lawyer in the state of Maine, Matt Warner, said that the Freedom of Access Act has been acting as a weapon between competitors in the state’s legal marijuana marketplace. Warner said that the Freedom of Access Act is an essential fundamental public right.

Voters approved the legalization of adult-use marijuana within the state in 2016. Marijuana businesses are expected to launch and start serving customers in the spring of 2020.

The state started accepting permit applications for recreational marijuana sales as well as license applications for growing and manufacturing cannabis in December 2019. Recreational marijuana was approved by voters back in 2016, and the delay in launching adult-use marijuana law on cultivation, manufacturing, and sales has been due to the legislation blockage imposed by the state’s Governor Paul LePage.

The governor opposed the bill in 2017, hence the law couldn’t be passed.

In his veto letter, the governor said that the dangers of legalizing cannabis and normalizing its consumption in the society should not be understated. He further noted that the state is dealing with a severe drug epidemic that causes the death of more than one person a day through opiate overdoses. LePage also said that legalizing marijuana would be telling the young adults in the state that some drugs are legal within Maine, and this could result in unintended and grave consequences.

The election of a new governor, Janet Mills, helped speed up marijuana reform by signing legislation that established regulations governing the sale of adult-use marijuana in June of 2018.

It remains to be seen what pot companies like Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) think about this move to exclude sensitive proprietary marijuana business information from the ambit of the Freedom of Access Act in Maine.

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