SAN DIEGO, May 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Medical Marijuana, Inc. (MJNA), the first publicly traded cannabis company in the United States, today announced that it applauds the Mexican Congress for passing legislation on April 28 to legalize the use of marijuana and cannabis for medical and scientific needs in Mexico.

The bill, which overwhelmingly passed in a general floor vote with 371 in favor, seven against and 11 abstentions, will now be sent to Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto to be signed into law.

“We applaud Mexico lawmakers for taking this significant step to reform cannabis laws to benefit their citizens,” said CEO of Medical Marijuana, Inc. Dr. Stuart Titus. “We are extremely proud to have been the first company to provide Mexico citizens with legal access to a medical product based on cannabis (THC-free hemp CBD). We believe the successful implementation of our product within Mexico, plus the overwhelming success of our clinical studies have helped to change the dialogue within the country regarding the safety and therapeutic potential of all forms of cannabis.”

“Given the Mexican Congress’ decision today, we are looking forward to the opportunity to assist an increasing number of citizens that suffer from unsuccessfully treated, debilitating medical conditions,” continued Dr. Titus. “Furthermore, we commend Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto’s initiative to reform Mexico’s General Health Law and the country’s Federal Penal Code to continue relaxing laws against the medicinal use of cannabis. With the Mexico Congress’ decision today, families will experience fewer roadblocks when it comes to gaining access within the country.”

Medical Marijuana, Inc., started exporting to Mexico to help families gain access to THC-free CBD hemp oil Real Scientific 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. created its subsidiary HempMeds® Mexico after RSHO-X™ product became the first and only cannabis product allowed for import into the country. HempMeds® Mexico works side by side with doctors, patients, and policy makers in Mexico to ensure those in need of cannabidiol (CBD) have access to it.

Follow the link here for more information on HempMeds® Mexico and here for its historic first-year milestones.

About Medical Marijuana, Inc.
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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