{"id":3048,"date":"2016-06-16T16:23:56","date_gmt":"2016-06-16T16:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.medicalmarijuanainc.com\/?p=7734"},"modified":"2016-06-16T16:23:56","modified_gmt":"2016-06-16T16:23:56","slug":"medical-marijuana-inc-applauds-mexican-senate-approval-medical-use-marijuana-supports-mexican-president-nietos-historical-initiative-marijuana-reform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medicalmarijuanainc.com\/2016\/06\/16\/medical-marijuana-inc-applauds-mexican-senate-approval-medical-use-marijuana-supports-mexican-president-nietos-historical-initiative-marijuana-reform\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Marijuana, Inc. Applauds Mexican Senate for Approval of Medical Use of Marijuana"},"content":{"rendered":"
SAN DIEGO, CA \u2013 June 16, 2016 \u2013 <\/b>Medical Marijuana, Inc.<\/span><\/a> (OTC: MJNA) announced today that it applauds the Mexican Senate for its unanimous approval of legalizing medicinal marijuana in Mexico. The Senate\u2019s vote supports Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto\u2019s proposal to reform Mexico\u2019s General Health Law and the country\u2019s Federal Penal Code to relax laws against marijuana, including medical use. In addition, national news outlets in Mexico continue to detail the increasing demand for medical marijuana throughout the country.<\/span><\/p>\n The marijuana reform bill, which was unanimously approved by the Mexican Senate on June 15, 2016, authorizes the use and importation of all medicine made with marijuana, subject to Mexican health laws. The bill also permits clinical research for medicines containing marijuana.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe commend Mexico\u2019s new compassionate approach to cannabis and applaud Mexico lawmakers for making the decision to reform cannabis laws to benefit their citizens,\u201d said Dr. Stuart Titus, CEO of Medical Marijuana, Inc. \u201cWe are extremely proud to have been the first company to provide Mexico citizens with access to a medical product based on cannabis (THX-free hemp CBD), and with the Mexico Senate\u2019s decision today, we are looking forward to the opportunity of helping even more citizens that suffer from debilitating medical conditions with medicinal marijuana.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to the landmark marijuana decision made by the Mexican Senate, national news outlets throughout Mexico continue to show the increase in demand for medical marijuana in the country. <\/span>Animal Politico<\/span><\/i>, an influential Mexico-City based independent news site dedicated to covering Mexican politics, recently covered the need for additional families across Mexico to gain access to <\/span>Medical Marijuana Inc.\u2019s<\/span><\/a> RSHO-X cannabidiol (CBD) hemp oil. The story was published on the day after legislators met in a special session to discuss Mexico President Pe\u00f1a Nieto\u2019s initiative to decriminalize marijuana. <\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>Animal Politico article<\/span><\/a> titled \u201cCannabis: la lucha de los padres que desafiaron a la justicia Mexicana,\u201d (Cannabis: the struggle of parents who challenge the Mexican justice system), highlights the demand for <\/span>Medical Marijuna Inc.\u2019s<\/span><\/a> Real Scientific Hemp Oil-X\u2122 (RSHO-X\u2122)<\/span><\/a> across Mexico for families with children suffering from debilitating medical conditions, and some of the challenges that remain for the parents seeking access to medical marijuana for their children. <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re grateful that <\/span>Animal Politico<\/span><\/i> and other news outlets in Mexico continue to bring light to the additional families in Mexico who need access to our hemp oil in order to help their suffering children,\u201d Titus said. \u201cWe hope that with today\u2019s decision by the Mexican Senate to legalize medical marijuana, families will experience far fewer roadblocks when it comes to gaining access.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Medical Marijuana, Inc<\/span><\/a>., started exporting to Mexico to help families gain access to THC-free CBD hemp oil <\/span>RSHO-X\u2122<\/span><\/a>, after the Health Department of Mexico, COFEPRIS, issued the country\u2019s first-ever government permits on February 2, 2016, to two families, including the Maldonado family whose daughter suffered from a severe form of epilepsy.<\/span> ###<\/span><\/p>\n About HempMeds<\/b>\u00ae<\/span><\/p>\n HempMeds<\/span><\/a>\u00ae<\/span>\u00a0offers mainstream marketing, sales, customer service, and logistics for the cannabis industry.\u00a0<\/span>HempMeds<\/span><\/a>\u00ae<\/span>\u00a0is a corporate portfolio company of <\/span>Medical Marijuana, Inc.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(OTC Pink:MJNA) and the Company\u2019s exclusive\u00a0master distributor and contracted marketing company. In addition to handling sales and distribution,\u00a0<\/span>HempMeds<\/span><\/a>\u00ae<\/span>\u00a0is the communication hub for the Medical Marijuana Inc. portfolio of companies.<\/span><\/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 <\/span>Medical\u00a0Marijuana, Inc.\u2019s portfolio and investment companies, visit\u00a0<\/span>www.medicalmarijuanainc.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/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><\/i><\/p>\n These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to\u00a0diagnose, treat or cure any disease.<\/span><\/i><\/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><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Public Relations Contact:<\/b><\/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><\/p>\n www.cmwmedia.com<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Corporate Business Contact:<\/b><\/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(888-682- 6562)<\/span><\/p>\n www.medicalmarijuanainc.com<\/span><\/p>\n www.facebook.com\/mjnainc<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Investor Relations Contact:<\/b><\/p>\n EquiNet, LLC<\/span><\/p>\n Toll Free:\u00a0(877) 964.6463<\/span><\/p>\n Office\/Direct:\u00a0(858) 264-6500<\/span><\/p>\n Email:\u00a0info@equinet.us<\/span><\/p>\n www.equinet.us<\/span> \t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Mexico Political News Site Animal Politico Also Highlights Continued Demand for Medical Marijuana in Mexico SAN DIEGO, CA \u2013 June 16, 2016 \u2013 Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA) announced today that it applauds the Mexican Senate for its unanimous approval of legalizing medicinal marijuana in Mexico. The Senate\u2019s vote supports Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2713,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,137,2],"tags":[181,49,180],"class_list":["post-3048","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-company-news","category-hempmeds-mexico","category-press-releases","tag-hempmeds-mexico","tag-medical-marijuana-inc","tag-real-scientific-hemp-oil"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/span>Other recent coverage in Mexico of <\/span>HempMeds\u00ae<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>RSHO-X\u2122<\/span><\/a> has included: <\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n<\/b>About Medical Marijuana Inc.<\/b><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>The Company is committed to consistently providing the <\/span>highest-quality CBD hemp oil\u00a0products<\/span><\/a> on the market. To see Medical Marijuana, Inc.\u2019s video statement, <\/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
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