SAN DIEGO, June 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA), the first publicly
traded cannabis company in the United States, today announced that it applauds Mexico President
Pena Nieto for signing a bill into
law June 19 that officially legalized the cultivation, production, and use of cannabis products
with less than 1% THC for medical use in Mexico.
The new law, which was approved by Mexico lawmakers earlier this year by an overwhelming
majority, will direct Mexico's ministry of Health to draft and implement policies to regulate
the use, importation, and production of pharmaceutical products derived from cannabidiol (CBD)-dominant/low-THC cannabis.
"This historic change in policy for this critical Latin America nation is a momentous
achievement for the over 120 million Mexican citizens who can now benefit from the therapeutic benefits of medical cannabis, plus
for the medical cannabis advocates who have worked diligently for many years to make the therapeutic use of cannabinoids legal in
the Country," said Medical Marijuana, Inc. CEO Dr. Stuart Titus. "We are extremely proud to have
been the first company to provide Mexico citizens with access to a medical product based on
cannabis (THC-free hemp CBD) and applaud President Nieto and Mexico lawmakers for their
commitment to cannabis reform. We look forward to continuing our support of Mexico as it moves
forward with this new era of medical cannabis for those in need.
"With medical cannabis fully legal in Canada and now in Mexico, we wonder how long it will be before the United States joins the
rest of North America in reforming laws at the national/federal level. With 30 U.S. States
approving medical cannabis and 17 others with CBD-only laws, we feel the real crime in this matter is the lack of progressive
leadership shown by our own federal government. The science 100% supports this, the people fully support this, and the opioid
crisis is totally out of control. We, the people, demand answers from our leaders."
Medical Marijuana, Inc., started exporting to Mexico to help families gain access to THC-free
CBD hemp oil RSHO-X™ after the Health Department of Mexico, COFEPRIS, issued the country's first-ever government permits on
February 2, 2016, to two families, including the Maldonado family
whose daughter suffered from a severe form of epilepsy.
Medical Marijuana, Inc.'s HempMeds® Mexico furthered its efforts to encourage cannabis reform
through its close ties with its nonprofit partner in Mexico,
the Por Grace Foundation. Following a 2015 court
ruling, eight-year-old Grace Elizalde became the first patient in Mexico to legally access and use CBD. Grace's father, Raul Elizalde, started
the Por Grace Foundation to further access to CBD by advocating for patients, hosting public forums, and meeting with government
officials. Raul joined President Peña Nieto on stage last April as the leader
announced the country would pursue medical cannabis reform.
About Medical Marijuana, Inc.
We are a company of
firsts®. Our mission is to be the premier cannabis and hemp industry innovators, leveraging our team of professionals to
source, evaluate and purchase value-added companies and products, while allowing them to keep their integrity and entrepreneurial
spirit. We strive to create awareness within our industry, develop environmentally-friendly, economically sustainable businesses,
while increasing shareholder value. For details on Medical Marijuana, Inc.'s portfolio and investment companies,
visit www.medicalmarijuanainc.com .
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About HempMeds®
HempMeds® is a corporate portfolio company of Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC PINK: MJNA) and
the Company's exclusive master distributor and contracted marketing company, handling sales and distribution.
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