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420 with CNW – Expelled Student Using Medical Marijuana Sues College for Discrimination

In America today, the conflict between federal and state marijuana laws has turned colleges into a battleground as students who are on medical marijuana come together to challenge campus policies that were formed in a different era.

Students disciplined for using medical marijuana in legal states are filing lawsuits against their schools. College officials argue that if the colleges fail to adhere to the federal law that terms marijuana as an illegal drug that is not accepted for medical use, their college could lose federal funding.

Sheida Assar has polycystic ovary syndrome whose symptom is chronic pain. She uses medical marijuana to manage her pain. Last month, she was expelled from Gateway Community College in Phoenix after testing positive for marijuana, which violated the school’s drug policy, said Assar.

According to Assar, an instructor told her that as long as she presented her medical marijuana card, she would have no problems. She further said that she was studying diagnostic medical sonography and never attended class under the influence and that she uses medical marijuana to help with insomnia.

The 31-year-old Assar said that she was yanked out of class like a criminal in the middle of school and escorted to administration. She further said that under the Arizona medical marijuana law, the act was outright discrimination and violation of her rights.

Nursing students and other medical specialties who must undergo compulsory drug testing as per the school policies are the ones raising the legal challenges.

The college employees who serve the students with their health-related needs are the ones who issued Assar and other students with the right to use medical marijuana, only for the higher ranking officials to issue disciplinary action later on.

Assar said that she is suing Gateway for the money spent on tuition, which was $2000 and other educational expenses. She also intends to seek more money in damages. She further said that her lawyer contacted the school.

A 2012 state law that termed it illegal and criminal to possess or consume marijuana in college campuses was overturned last year in a ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court.

Christine Lambrakis, the Gateway spokeswoman, said that she could not comment on Assar’s status at the school and that the college is still prohibiting the use of marijuana. She further noted that although the policies will not change in the meantime, the school is working on reviewing them.

Experts expect the entire marijuana industry, including Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI) and Dama Financial to follow these cases brought against colleges since the outcome is likely to prompt states to compel higher education institutions to bring their policies into alignment with the current medical marijuana laws.

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420 with CNW – Bernie Sanders Releases His Proposal for Legalizing Marijuana at 4:20

On Thursday, Senator Bernie Sanders released his proposal for legalizing marijuana at 4.20 pm EST. Among weed users 4.20 is referred to as weed or marijuana day.

Senator Sanders is a Democratic presidential candidate, and he proposes to legalize marijuana through executive action within 100 days. His proposal also addresses the potential problems of marijuana and criticizes the method some states have used to legalize the drug. His plan also limits the size and scope of the cannabis industry by implementing procedures that ensure that marijuana legalization offers benefit to the people of color.

He says his first move will be to give a direct order of marijuana declassification as a controlled substance to the Attorney General. Declassification of marijuana is the process of removing it from the list of controlled substances and legalizing it at the federal level.

Senator Sanders’ intention is to push Congress to legalize marijuana permanently at the federal level after which the states would be permitted to legalize cannabis within their states.

Marijuana remains illegal federally despite being legalized in Washington DC and 11 other states.

The federal law has imposed several barriers on state-legal marijuana businesses and among these barriers is that the businesses operate on a cash-only basis since banks would be breaking federal law if they conducted business with marijuana businesses. Furthermore, the inability of marijuana businesses to file several deductions causes their income tax to increase to 90 percent-plus. The classification of marijuana as a controlled substance is also a reason why the restrictions are there. However, compared to other drugs, federal punishment for marijuana is lenient.

His administration plans on rallying the state and federal authorities to decriminalize past marijuana convictions. He also plans on setting up an independent clemency board responsible for granting early release to those who are federally convicted, as noted in his criminal justice reforms.

In his proposal, he promises to create a $20 billion grant program from marijuana tax revenue for black entrepreneurs who have challenges accessing capital for their businesses and an additional $10 billion grant program for companies in disadvantaged areas owned or controlled by people who have been arrested for marijuana crimes.

He also promises a $10 billion grant program for former marijuana convicts to start growing marijuana in their rural or urban farms and a development fund of $10 billion for the communities most affected by the War on Drugs.

Sanders also plans on sensitizing marijuana businesses to transition into non-profits, to ban products and labels meant to attract the young generation as well as ban other companies producing products that cause cancer such as tobacco companies.

Except for Joe Biden, all other Democrats are in support of marijuana legalization. A recent survey by Gallup showed that 66 percent of Americans are in favor of legalization, and this includes 76 percent of Democrats and 51 percent Republicans.

Many are eager to hear what marijuana companies like Willow Biosciences Inc. (CSE: WLLW) and LiveWire Ergogenics Inc. (OTC: LVVV) have to say about these proposals and their practicability.

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CBDNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America Inc.’s (MCOA) hempSMART(TM) Enters CBD Beverage Supply Pact with MCTC Holdings

Innovative hemp and cannabis corporation Marijuana Company of America (OTCQB: MCOA) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, hempSMART(TM), Inc., has entered into a CBD beverage product supply agreement with MCTC Holdings, Inc. (OTC: MCTCD) (OTC: MCTC). Under the agreement, hempSMART(TM) will market MCTC’s powdered drink mixes and other CBD edibles online and via hempSMART’s network marketing partners. The products, branded under Hemp You Can Feel(TM), will be based on the MCTC’s patent-pending cannabinoid infusion technologies that offer high bioavailability of cannabinoids. “Over the past few quarters we have gained traction with our products here in the U.S. and in our new European markets,” hempSMART(TM) COO Trevor Muehlfelder said in the news release. “These new products, which are based on unique and highly bioactive infusion technologies, fit well within our product line. We are looking forward to rolling out these products across our marketing channels.”

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420 with CNW – Connecticut Lawmakers Approve More Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions

The lawmakers in Connecticut have allowed more medical marijuana qualifying conditions. On Tuesday, the General Assembly Regulations Review Committee added five qualifying conditions for adults. Two of the five conditions are intractable neuropathic pain and Tourette syndrome. Patients under the age of 18 with the two ailments were are also approved to use medical marijuana.

In a written statement, Michelle H. Seagull, the Consumer Protection Commissioner, thanked the members of the Regulations Review Committee and the Board of Physicians for the addition of the qualifying conditions. She further said that it is good to know that medical marijuana will be available to more patients who are suffering from debilitating diseases. Seagull is also looking forward to working on the program.

The regulations will be submitted to the Secretary of State’s office to be finalized, and then posted online.

In addition to the two approved conditions, the General Assembly Regulations Review Committee also approved interstitial cystitis, median arcuate ligament syndrome and vulvodynia, and vulva burning. Chronic pain was approved by the Medical Marijuana Program Board as a qualifying condition last month; however, the Regulations Review Committee did not vote for it on Tuesday.

In Connecticut, 37,080 patients are participating in the medical marijuana program. Currently, there 36 qualifying conditions for adult patients and ten qualifying conditions for patients under the age of 18.

There are 15 medical marijuana dispensaries and four producers licensed to operate within the state. Three more dispensaries are in the process of being opened after they were issued with licenses.

The medical marijuana program was launched in 2012. At that time, there were only 11 qualifying conditions. These included cancer, glaucoma, and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). The program has expanded over the years to include other conditions such as cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and other terminal illnesses that require end of life care.

The legislators approved Medical marijuana for minors in 2016, and their qualifying conditions included severe epilepsy and uncontrolled intractable seizure disorder.

The state approval process is still ongoing for the additional qualifying conditions so it is expected that as more information becomes available regarding other conditions which can be managed using medical marijuana, the responsible body will receive testimony on the same and add those conditions without having to involve the lawmakers.

This approach of modifying the list of qualifying conditions without the seeking approval from lawmakers I a good one because it saves a lot of time and sidesteps partisan politics which can at times derail otherwise good programs.

One is led to imagine that marijuana companies like The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) and VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) must be glad that the pool of patients who can benefit from medical marijuana in Connecticut has been widened.

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420 with CNW – Marijuana Legalization Support Undiminished by Vaping Injuries, Gallup Poll Finds

According to a survey released by Gallop on Wednesday, two-thirds (66%) of all Americans are in favor of legalizing marijuana. This shows that the support for marijuana policy reforms has not dwindled in the face of the vaping-related injuries outbreak despite the opponents investing their efforts to pin this on marijuana legalization.

Gallup has been polling on marijuana legalization since 1969, and in 2005 the support was at 36%.

In the analysis of the latest figures, Gallup’s Jeffrey M. Jones wrote that the states’ and public opinion have increasing become pro-marijuana.

In the U.S, 11 states have legalized marijuana for recreational use while others plans on doing it during the 2020 legislative sessions. Others are opting to refer the matter to voters during the coming elections.

Jones further wrote that when supporters of marijuana legalization are based on gender, education, income, region, urban or rural, the difference is insignificant because 60% to 70% of them are in favor of legalization. However, the difference is significant across party lines with 51% of Republicans and 76% of Democrats in favor, while 68% of independents also favor the reforms.

All key Democrats except former Vice President Joe Biden are in support of marijuana legalization.

Although it is still unclear if President Donald Trump prefers federal legalization laws, he seems to be for the states to set their own marijuana policies, said Gallup.

Trump has openly said that if a bill is introduced paving way for states to be allowed to enact their cannabis laws without federal interference, he will sign it into law.

According to the new survey by Gallup, the majority of Americans irrespective of the age (as long as you are under 65) support legalization while 49% are opposed.

The overwhelming support of 81% for marijuana legalization is by Americans under the age of 30.

Gallup found that the majority of racial and ethnic groups are in favor of legalization; however, less support is noticed in the Hispanics.

Gallup’s recent survey, which included 1,526 adults, was conducted amidst daily news and health bulletins of hundreds of people suffering from a lung-related injuries linked to vaping cannabis products.

Rep. Andy Harris and Smart Approach to Marijuana, which is a prohibitionist organization, argue that the states and the advocates for legalization should slow down on the push for the reforms in the face of the recent outbreaks.

Only a handful of people affected got the vaping products from licensed dispensaries; most of those affected purchased from the illegal market.

Despite the several warnings and the negative press, the majority of the Americans are still in support of legalization and regulated sales of marijuana, said Justin Strekal, the NORML Political Director. He further added that it is imperative to end prohibition and adopt best practices for the regulatory authorities to oversee a thriving consumer marketplace.

In conclusion, Gallup wrote that there is a probability that the support for legalization will continue to expand in the years ahead due to generational differences.

Cannabis industry watchers believe that companies like Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) and HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC) agree with Gallup and see support for legalization soaring in the coming months.

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HempNewsBreaks – HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC) Poised to Profit as CBD, Hemp Demand Rises

HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC), a hemp-biomass processing entity, is set to profit as hemp-biomass production is anticipated to continue to increase due to legislative changes and the growing demand for CBD products. An article discussing the company reads, “The company has signed numerous strategic agreements that maximize its hemp-biomass processing potential. Recently, HTC announced its entry into an identity preserved (‘IDP’) hemp-biomass-production tolling agreement. The agreement covers 4,200 to 5,000 acres of hemp in Saskatchewan, Canada. Based on the agreement, HTC will process five million kilograms of IDP hemp-biomass to produce full-spectrum oil and/or pure-CBD isolate.”

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CBDNewsBreaks – Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) Expanding CBD Market Presence Domestically, Internationally

Wildflower Brands (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) is advantageously positioned to take advantage of the surging popularity of CBD. The company recently entered the Canadian market and plans to expand its network to include additional international markets. An article discussing the company reads, “As a result of various retail collaborations and strategic partnerships, Wildflower Brands’ CBD products are now available at 600 locations across America, including in over 260 Dillard’s department stores (http://cnw.fm/gf9JZ). The initial purchase ordered enabled company products to reach several new states, according to Wildflower Brands CEO William McLean. . . . Wildflower products are also available at 100 Earthbound Trading locations nationwide, 20 premium health and wellness stores throughout Manhattan, as well as wellness guru Joel Warren’s Saks Fifth Avenue salon (http://cnw.fm/ph2eW).”

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Bern One Down: Sanders Tweets Plan to Legalize Marijuana Nationwide During First 100 Days in Office

“The Five” on Fox News yesterday discussed independent senator and 2020 presidential primary contender Bernie Sanders and his plan to legalize marijuana. Under the plan, announced on Thursday, Sanders will work on legalization by executive order within the first 100 days of his administration should he win the White House. Sanders, whose home state of Vermont in 2018 legalized possession of one ounce of pot and allowed each adult resident to grow two plants for personal use, has long been a supporter of decriminalizing marijuana nationwide. He’s argued that criminalization of the drug has ravaged communities of color and created an unequal incarceration rate. “Too many lives were ruined due to the disastrous criminalization of marijuana,” Sanders wrote in a tweet announcing his plan.

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420 with CNW – Michigan Jittery About Availability of Recreational Marijuana

After adult-use recreational marijuana was legalized in Michigan last year, people went to the stores licensed to sell only to realize that they needed medical certification from the state to be able to purchase pot.

One year later and Michigan residents still cannot walk into a store and buy weed.

However, this may soon be possible in the first quarter of 2020. That is if the Marijuana Regulatory Agency accepts applications from businesses possessing medical marijuana licenses this fall. Since medical marijuana businesses have passed the rigorous licensing process, it will be quicker and easier to issue recreational selling licenses to them.

It may be a long wait before the sale of any adult-use marijuana begins because owners of the medical marijuana dispensaries are complaining about lacking enough quality products to stock their shelves, which begs the question of where the sellers will get enough recreational marijuana supplies whose market is almost ten times that of medical marijuana.

Currently, all the licensed marijuana growers are growing medical cannabis, and this includes the caregivers who are allowed to grow weed for their patients. Before, the caregivers used to sell their excess stock to dispensaries, but the MRA prohibited the act in June. Medical cannabis cannot be sold as a recreational weed.

According to Robin Schneider, the executive director of the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, the MRA rules allow for surplus medical marijuana to be used for recreational purposes if the department approves it. However, this is not possible if there is a shortage of medical marijuana, as it would entail denying the patients medication.

Currently, there is no surplus, and it is not possible to grow recreational marijuana as licenses are yet to be approved. No one has an accurate answer regarding when residents of Michigan will be able to walk into a store and buy legal cannabis.

According to the CEO of GROW Cannabis Marketing in Royal Oak, Mort Meisner, medical marijuana shortages are still a big challenge, and the MRA, together with the growers, should take action to increase availability.

Since licenses for recreational marijuana are yet to be issued, the market will still be in shortage, and the adult-use consumers will continue procuring their weed from the black market. Meisner says the shortage and lack of licensing are due to poor leadership since the agency was created last spring by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

One is left wondering what suggestions industry actors like Neutra Corp. (OTCQB: NTRR) and Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) would have for fixing this needless shortage once and for all.

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420 with CNW – Judge Upholds Massachusetts Vaping Product Sales Ban

On Monday, a Massachusetts judge, Douglas Wilkins, refused to reverse the ban on the sale of vaping products, which was adopted after the outbreak of lung illnesses associated with e-cigarettes. However, he instructed the state of Michigan to modify the ban and solicit public comments.

Judge Douglas Wilkins from Suffolk County Superior Court’s ruling was a partial win for Charlie Baker, a Republican Governor who, in response to the outbreak of the lung illnesses, adopted the strictest sales ban. However, Judge Wilkins said that by issuing the ban, Baker overexerted his powers. The judge issued an order that would stop the state from enforcing a ban on the sale of nicotine-vaping products unless defects were detected in the products.

The judge said that by October 28, through an emergency regulation, Baker should reissue the ban and give the vape shops as well as the members of the public a chance to comment.

Products containing THC, which is the psychoactive compound of marijuana, are legal in the state; therefore, they will not be affected by the ban.

Baker’s administration was responsible for ensuring that the order was issued correctly as they prepared for the next steps, said Lizzy Guyton, Baker’s spokeswoman.

The business association was not happy about the ban and said they are working to block it. The group said the ban is a threat to the state’s $331 million nicotine vaping industry, said Tony Abboud, VTAs executive director.

According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of e-cigarette lung-related illnesses reported nationally are about 1,479. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention links most of the diseases to products containing compounds of THC, especially those bought from the illicit market.

Washington-based VTA filed the lawsuit against Baker’s emergency order citing that the mandate was unconstitutional, overreaching, and arbitrary because it was meant to target the youth engaging in vaping activities and the outbreak but ended up banning the sale of vaping products to everyone irrespective of their age.

Other states such as Oregon, Michigan, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington joined in on the ban of e-cigarettes sales, asserting that they are harmful to public health, especially to teenagers.

The ban of e-cigarettes in Michigan, New York, and Oregon has been put on hold by the courts following similar lawsuits.

It is expected that marijuana industry players, such as Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: GRYN) and Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) may be happy with this ruling since it puts a halt to the arbitrary and farreaching bans that would have been imposed elsewhere.

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