Timeline of cannabis laws in the United States

Organigram Provides Edison JOLTS Product Update

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Monday, March 13, 2023

Organigram Holdings Inc. (“Organigram” or the “Company”) (TSX: OGI; NASDAQ: OGI), announced that it has received notification from Health Canada that Health Canada has determined that certain Jolts lozenge products in their 100 mg THC per package format (the “Products”) have been improperly classified as an “extract” rather than an “edible” under the Cannabis Regulations.

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  • Organigram Holdings Inc. (“Organigram” or the “Company”) (TSX: OGI; NASDAQ: OGI), announced that it has received notification from Health Canada that Health Canada has determined that certain Jolts lozenge products in their 100 mg THC per package format (the “Products”) have been improperly classified as an “extract” rather than an “edible” under the Cannabis Regulations.
  • The Company launched the Products in August 2021 following significant research, development and regulatory work.
  • At present, the Company has paused production of the Products in the current packaging format, pending resolution of the matter.
  • According to Health Canada’s notification, the Company can continue to sell and distribute inventory of the Products until May 31, 2023.

Jamaica Based Kaya Group Memorializes the Five-Year Anniversary of Legal Medical Cannabis Sales on March 10 with a Live Broadcast on IRIE FM

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Friday, March 10, 2023

Practitioners of the Rastafari faith could use cannabis for religious purposes, and tourists with a prescription for medical marijuana could apply for permits to purchase small amounts.

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  • Practitioners of the Rastafari faith could use cannabis for religious purposes, and tourists with a prescription for medical marijuana could apply for permits to purchase small amounts.
  • On March 10, 2018, Balram Vaswani, a long-time advocate for the legalization of marijuana, opened the first legal, medical marijuana dispensary, Kaya Herb House , in Drax Hall, St. Ann.
  • The Jamaican operations of Kaya Group include three Kaya Herb House premium retail locations.
  • The Falmouth location of Kaya Herb House is near the cruise ship terminal and about 30 minutes from Montego Bay.

Verano Announces the Opening of MÜV Winter Springs, the Company’s 66th Florida Location and 125th Retail Location Nationwide

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

MÜV Winter Springs, located at 1315 Tuskawilla Road, is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., local time.

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  • MÜV Winter Springs, located at 1315 Tuskawilla Road, is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., local time.
  • According to Florida’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use, there are currently over 792,000 qualified medical cannabis patients in the state.
  • Florida medical cannabis sales are projected to reach $2.5 billion by 2026, as reported by MJBiz Factbook 2022 .
  • “MÜV Winter Springs expands our retail footprint in the Orlando metropolitan area to four retail locations, allowing us to reach even more patients in Florida’s medical marijuana community,” said John Tipton, President of Verano.

AMERICAN WEED COMPANY SET TO TAKE CAPITOL HILL BY STORM IN SUPPORT OF CANNABIS REFORM FOR VETERANS

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

"Veterans are the reason we are all free," said AmWeCo co-founders and co-CEOs Ryan Brooks and Sean Gilfillan.

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  • "Veterans are the reason we are all free," said AmWeCo co-founders and co-CEOs Ryan Brooks and Sean Gilfillan.
  • Brooks and Gilfillan will be in Washington, DC the week of March 6 urging legislators to support the Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act (H.R.
  • American Weed Co., often called the most "badass" brand in cannabis, launched on Veterans Day, in November of 2022, and is "on a mission to legalize weed for every Veteran."
  • For more information about American Weed Co and its solutions, visit AmericanWeedCo.com or follow @amwe.co on Instagram.

Jamaica Based Kaya Group Ramps Up for the Five-Year Anniversary of Legal Medical Cannabis Sales on March 10 with the IRIE FM Music Awards

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Irie FM, Jamaica's leading radio station, hosts the annual event as part of its mission to honor Jamaicans in music.

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  • Irie FM, Jamaica's leading radio station, hosts the annual event as part of its mission to honor Jamaicans in music.
  • of Kaya Group and NUGL, said, "The IRIE FM awards are among the most respected honors for local Jamaican Reggae artists, so it is only fitting that we support them.
  • The IRIE FM Music Awards will be broadcast live on https://www.iriefm.net and IRIE FM's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/iriefmjam .
  • Thousands of people lined up to buy medical cannabis marking the first time they could buy cannabis legally with a receipt.

Alternative Products Expo Lands in Fort Lauderdale on March 3-5

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Monday, February 27, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via CannabisNewsWire -- Following numerous successful events in both North and South America, the Alternative Products Expo (“Alt Pro Expo”) is scheduled to return to beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via CannabisNewsWire -- Following numerous successful events in both North and South America, the Alternative Products Expo (“Alt Pro Expo”) is scheduled to return to beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
  • The Fort Lauderdale 2023 Expo will be held at the Broward County Convention Center from March 3-5, 2023.
  • The show will feature nearly 200 renowned companies showcasing more than 1,000 cutting-edge products in the thrilling alternative products space.
  • Fort Lauderdale, often called the Venice of America, is the ideal destination for this conference, boasting a strong culture in the alternative products space.

Legendary Breeder Origins TK Selects and Fluent Form Licensing Agreement, Bringing Premium Genetics to the Florida Medical Cannabis Market

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

Origins TK Selects' genetics will be cultivated under the guidance of Fluent's premier legacy growers, Freedom Town Holdings.

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  • Origins TK Selects' genetics will be cultivated under the guidance of Fluent's premier legacy growers, Freedom Town Holdings.
  • Fluent is initially rolling out Origins OG Kush and Origins Triangle Kush whole-flower to their 29 Florida dispensary locations with additional Origins TK Selects releases and genetics to be available to patients in the Sunshine State throughout the year.
  • "We are thrilled by our new relationship with Origins TK Selects and excited to bring both new and classic genetics to our customers across Florida," said Fluent CEO Robert Beasley .
  • Origins OG Kush and Origins Triangle Kush will be available exclusively to medical cannabis patients at Fluent's Florida dispensaries as early as Saturday, February 25.

Rove Launches Live Resin Diamond Vaporizer, The Ultimate Ready-to-Use Weed Experience That's Better for the Planet

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Always on the vanguard of creating the purest stoner experience possible, today Rove launches its Live Resin Diamond Vaporizers , a reusable take on a disposable vape system filled with the brand's premium, melted live resin diamond oil.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Always on the vanguard of creating the purest stoner experience possible, today Rove launches its Live Resin Diamond Vaporizers , a reusable take on a disposable vape system filled with the brand's premium, melted live resin diamond oil.
  • Pushing the envelope of what is possible in maximizing every element of the user experience, Live Resin Diamond Vapes utilize the perfect combination of 99% pure THCA melted with Live Resin full-spectrum oil to make a delicious, smooth vape experience with the largest clouds possible and an insanely potent puff.
  • Live Resin Diamond vapes will also be available in retailers across Oklahoma.
  • A portion of the proceeds made from sales of Rove's Live Resin Diamond Vapes will benefit environmental causes including One Tree Planted, Ocean Wise, The Nature Conservancy and The Good Shepherd International.

Pioneering New Zealand Manufacturer joins InstantGMP's Client Base

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

CARY, N.C., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- InstantGMP Inc., the creators of an all-in-one manufacturing process software solution, is proud to welcome Medical Kiwi as our newest client in the Asia-Pacific region.

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  • CARY, N.C., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- InstantGMP Inc., the creators of an all-in-one manufacturing process software solution, is proud to welcome Medical Kiwi as our newest client in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • A leading research and wellness company, Medical Kiwi specializes in the manufacture and distribution of medicinal and nutraceutical cannabis products for their native New Zealand and the European market.
  • As such, Medical Kiwi's products must adhere to the requirements of both the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) .
  • Enacted by the New Zealand Ministry of Health in early 2020, the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme sets strict requirements for cultivating, manufacturing and distributing medicinal cannabis products.

Central Florida Bonding Launches Newest Tips for Celebrating the Super Bowl Jail Free

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Central Florida Bonding, Orlando's premiere bail bonds agency, announces their newest online discussion containing tips for safely enjoying Super Bowl celebrations on February 12, 2023. Hadi Khouri, owner of Central Florida Bonding, stated "With the biggest night of football quickly approaching people are making plans for watching and celebrating the win of their favorite team. As with most parties, alcohol will be enjoyed, however, tempers may also flare as one team ends in defeat. It's not so much what goes on during the party, it's the aftermath. The heated sports conversations and the driving home intoxicated can get people into trouble. Arrests do happen the night of Super Bowl Sunday including early parts of the day as well while people are gearing up for the big game. We encourage people to use a ride share service such as Uber and to pace themselves if they are drinking. If you do find yourself behind bars we are open on Super Bowl Sunday, so people can call us to bond out of jail."

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Central Florida Bonding, Orlando's premiere bail bonds agency, announces their newest online discussion containing tips for safely enjoying Super Bowl celebrations on February 12, 2023.
  • To read the discussion in its entirety visit https://cfborlando.com/super-bowl-jail-time/
    Central Florida Bonding is located in Orlando, Florida, at 2911 39th Street Suite 300, 32839.
  • Central Florida Bonding has been serving Central Florida since 1979 and bailing defendants from jail from most criminal cases.
  • For more information on how to bond from jail or what's the difference between bail and bond call Central Florida Bonding at 407-841-3646 or visit online at: https://cfborlando.com/ .