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Local Man Allegedly Flies to Nashville With 87 Pounds of Marijuana, Predictable Result Ensues

MMP News AuthorSeptember 29, 2020

Who’s a good boy? That drug-sniffing dog from Nashville, Tennessee who sniffed out 87 pounds of weed inside some luggage from an SFO inbound flight and didn’t smoke any of it. It is actually legal to fly on a commercial flight with marijuana — providing that you are flying in-state ... Read More

Managers Explain Their Cannabis ETFs: THCX

MMP News AuthorSeptember 29, 2020

By Natan Ponieman and Javier Hasse. In this four-part series, Benzinga takes an exclusive look at some of the highest valued, US-traded cannabis ETFs. For part two, we spoke with Matt Markiewicz, executive director of The Cannabis ETF (NYSE: THCX). For part one, we examined the ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (NYSE: MJ). ... Read More

Utah’s new medical marijuana program more popular than officials expected

MMP News AuthorSeptember 29, 2020

Six months after medical marijuana became legal for purchase inside Utah for the first time, the program has already surpassed enrollment projections. But high demand has also led to shortages in both product and providers interested in recommending medical marijuana to patients. “It’s been going. It’s been going well, as ... Read More

Aleafia Health launches Cannabis 2.0 portfolio with 510 vape cartridges

MMP News AuthorSeptember 29, 2020

Aleafia Health (OTCQX:ALEAF -4.1%) announces the launch and release of 510 vape cartridges, representing company’s first Cannabis 2.0 product format in market. 510 Vape Cartridges: Sold under the Symbol adult-use and Emblem medical brands. Sublingual Strips: Full production and packaging of the first production lot of cannabis-infused sublingual strips are underway, with ... Read More

Sarpong receives warning for Ghana Premier League marijuana allegations

MMP News AuthorSeptember 29, 2020

The former Asante Kotoko coach faced the Ghana FA Ethics Committee for breaching regulations and bringing the game into disrepute The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced it has “warned” veteran Ghanaian coach JE Sarpong over allegations that 60 per cent of players in the domestic leagues allegedly smoke marijuana. ... Read More

Mum divides opinion asking why 'mummy wine culture' is ok and cannabis isn't

MMP News AuthorSeptember 29, 2020

A mum has divided opinion after revealing she smokes cannabis when her children are sleeping. The mother asked fellow-mums “Am I an awful parent?” before confessing to smoking the illegal substance after her kids go to bed. But the mum said while she knew her question would generate a lot ... Read More