{"id":2904,"date":"2016-11-28T17:59:35","date_gmt":"2016-11-28T17:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.medicalmarijuanainc.com\/?p=18487"},"modified":"2016-11-28T17:59:35","modified_gmt":"2016-11-28T17:59:35","slug":"medical-marijuana-inc-subsidiary-hempmeds-mexico-begins-distribution-flagship-product-real-scientific-hemp-oil-multibillion-dollar-colombian-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medicalmarijuanainc.com\/2016\/11\/28\/medical-marijuana-inc-subsidiary-hempmeds-mexico-begins-distribution-flagship-product-real-scientific-hemp-oil-multibillion-dollar-colombian-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Marijuana, Inc. Subsidiary HempMeds\u00ae Mexico Begins Distribution of Flagship Product Real Scientific Hemp Oil\u2122 to Multibillion-Dollar Colombian Market"},"content":{"rendered":"
SAN DIEGO, CA <\/span>\u2013 Nov. 28 \u2013 <\/span>Medical Marijuana, Inc.<\/span> (OTC: <\/span>MJNA<\/span><\/a>) announced today that its subsidiary <\/span>HempMeds<\/span>\u00ae<\/b> Mexico<\/span><\/a>, the first and only company with <\/span>approval from COFEPRIS<\/span><\/a> to legally import a cannabis product into Mexico, has begun distributing <\/span>Real Scientific Hemp Oil<\/span>\u2122<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>RSHO<\/span>\u2122<\/span><\/a>) to Colombia.<\/span><\/p>\n This announcement comes at a pivotal time as the Colombian government re-evaluates its regulation of cannabis-based products and their medicinal attributes. <\/span>HempMeds<\/span>\u00ae<\/b> Mexico<\/span><\/a> joined the legislative discussion by attending and exhibiting the global headline-making <\/span>RSHO<\/span>\u2122<\/span><\/a> at Expo Mede Weed 2016 in the city of Medellin.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe are thrilled to be able to reach Colombians with our products and to help nurture new markets there,\u201d said Dr. Stuart Titus, CEO of <\/span>Medical Marijuana, Inc.<\/span><\/a> \u201cHere in the United States, we are able to get access to <\/span>RSHO<\/span>\u2122<\/span><\/a> and other cannabidiol (CBD) products online; however, residents of other countries are not as fortunate due to regulatory issues with cannabis-based products. We are very excited that Colombians will now have access to all of the benefits of CBD.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The Company plans to work with Colombian regulatory authorities to continue to build distribution channels into Colombia and eventually open local operations in the country. <\/span><\/p>\n In addition to receiving the first orders from Colombia, <\/span>HempMeds<\/span>\u00ae<\/b> Mexico<\/span><\/a> exhibited at Expo Mede Weed in the city of Medellin. The two-day event featured cannabis industry panelists, speakers and exhibitors from around the world discussing cannabis legislation in the country and was attended by over 6,000 people.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe were proud to represent <\/span>HempMeds<\/span>\u00ae<\/b> Mexico<\/span><\/a> in Colombia at Expo Mede Weed 2016,\u201d stated Dion <\/span>Markgraaff<\/span>, President of <\/span>HempMeds<\/span>\u00ae<\/b> Mexico<\/span><\/a>. \u201cThe event gave Colombians the opportunity to explore and interact with different cannabis companies and products while learning from experts in the industry from across the globe.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The Company plans to make a substantial donation of product to doctors and certain patients based on financial need upon regulatory approval from the government of Colombia.<\/span><\/p>\n ###<\/span><\/p>\n About HempMeds\u00ae Mexico<\/b><\/p>\n HempMeds<\/span><\/a>\u00ae<\/span> Mexico<\/span><\/a> is a Mexico-based company that made history by being the first company to receive a COFEPRIS federal government import permit for the cannabis product RSHO-X\u2122 for a medical indication. HempMeds\u00ae Mexico plans to work directly with the Mexican government to safely and legally provide access to CBD hemp oil products. For more information, please review the company\u2019s website at: <\/span>http:\/\/www.hempmeds.mx<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n About Medical Marijuana, Inc.<\/b><\/p>\n Our mission is to be the premier cannabis and hemp industry innovators, leveraging our\u00a0team of professionals to source, evaluate and purchase value-added companies and\u00a0products, while allowing them to keep their integrity and entrepreneurial spirit. We strive\u00a0to create awareness within our industry, develop environmentally-friendly, economically\u00a0sustainable businesses, while increasing shareholder value. For details on\u00a0Medical\u00a0Marijuana, Inc.\u2019s portfolio and investment companies, visit\u00a0<\/span>www.medicalmarijuanainc.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n FORWARD-LOOKING DISCLAIMER<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements and information, as\u00a0defined within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section\u00a021E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the Safe Harbor created\u00a0by those sections. This material contains statements about expected future events\u00a0and\/or financial results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and\u00a0uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements by definition involve risks, uncertainties\u00a0and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of\u00a0Medical Marijuana, Inc. to be materially different from the statements made herein.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) DISCLOSURE<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to\u00a0diagnose, treat or cure any disease.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n LEGAL DISCLOSURE<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Medical Marijuana Inc. does not sell or distribute any products that are in violation of the\u00a0United States Controlled Substances Act (US.CSA). These companies do grow, sell, and distribute hemp-based products and are involved with the federally legal distribution\u00a0of medical marijuana-based products within certain international markets. Cannabidiol is\u00a0a natural constituent of hemp oil.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Public Relations Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n Andrew Hard<\/span><\/p>\n Chief Executive Officer<\/span><\/p>\n CMW Media<\/span><\/p>\n 888-829- 0070<\/span><\/p>\n andrew.hard@cmwmedia.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n www.cmwmedia.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Corporate Business Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n Nicholas R. Massalas<\/span><\/p>\n Director of Business Development<\/span><\/p>\n Medical Marijuana, Inc.<\/span><\/p>\n OTC Symbol: MJNA<\/span><\/p>\n Toll Free: 888-OTC- MJNA\u00a0<\/span>(888-682- 6562<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n www.medicalmarijuanainc.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n www.facebook.com\/mjnainc<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Investor Relations Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n EquiNet, LLC<\/span><\/p>\n Toll Free:\u00a0<\/span>(877) 964.6463<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Office\/Direct:\u00a0(858) 264-6500<\/span><\/p>\n Email:\u00a0<\/span>info@equinet.us<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>To see Medical Marijuana, Inc.\u2019s video statement,\u00a0<\/span>click here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0Shareholders are also encouraged to visit the\u00a0<\/span>Medical Marijuana, Inc. Shop<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for\u00a0discounted products.<\/span><\/p>\n