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Todays news-Medical Marijuana, Inc.'s HempMeds(R) Mexico to Participate in Mexico Senate's Historic "Hemp for All" Exhibition

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwired - October 20, 2016) - Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC PINK: MJNA) announced today that its portfolio company HempMeds® Mexico, the first and only company dedicated to the cannabis industry with approval from COFEPRIS to legally import one of its products, will be present at the Senate of Mexico's historic exhibition "Hemp for All," being held from Oct. 24-28 on the second floor terrace of the commissions tower in the Senate.

HempMeds® Mexico's hemp oil Real Scientific Hemp Oil-X™ (RSHO-X™) is the only product that has been legally imported to Mexico and that according to recent studies has demonstrated effectiveness in treating refractory epilepsy in Mexican patients.

"We are excited about the opportunity that the Mexican Senate is taking to learn more about cannabis and are optimistic that lawmakers in Mexico will continue working together to put together a complete marijuana reform bill that will benefit their citizens and continue their country's compassionate position on health," said Chief Executive Officer of Medical Marijuana, Inc. Dr. Stuart Titus.

The exhibition will be held in an open space where medicinal cannabis advocates will be able to share information on the many therapeutic benefits of medical marijuana to both Mexican lawmakers and the media. In addition, the event will feature a museum and exhibition area where different organizations and actors in favor of legalizing cannabis will be able to explain, first hand, the development of its products and the potential the industry has in Mexico, a country of over 120 million residents.

About HempMeds® Mexico HempMeds® Mexico 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™ for a medical indication. HempMeds® 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's website at: http://www.hempmeds.mx.

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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