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Production of Nova Scotia's first, legalized medicinal marijuana grow operation is expected to begin next summer if all goes according to plan.
The Truro Herbal Co. (the THC) has received Stage 3 approval from Health Canada under the federal medical marijuana production regulations.
Company president Evan Price said he is hoping production will be underway by next July or August.
"It's not just something that you do overnight," he said, of the heavily scrutinized approval process required to set up a legalized marijuana grow op.
The THC is now reviewing security system protocols and developing a construction plan for the new facility to be built in the Truro Business Park.
With passage of the latest stage in the approval process, Price said the company now is able to close the 6.3-acre land purchase deal with the Town of Truro. He plans to hand a cheque over to the town Monday to complete the deal.
"It has been almost two years of planning and we're really excited as we move towards construction," he said. "Patients here have been asking for months when will a local supplier be available and we're one step closer to being able to say their wait is finally over."
Dr. John Gillis, the company's vice-president of Medical Developments, said start up of the operation will fulfill a recognized need for patients in Atlantic Canada.
"Patients in Atlantic Canada lack equitable access to the medicine they need," he said. "We're committed to leveling the playing field for patients in Atlantic Canada."
Price said the company is in the process of meeting with financial partners and contractors to ensure its state-of-the-art facility can begin construction this spring.
"Many other companies expected a fast licensing process and burned through a lot of cash very early in their applications," he said. "We have been prudent for our investors and we'll remain so as we progress through Health Canada's application requirements."
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Full Article: Canada: Truro Herbal Co. Growing Closer To Medical Marijuana Production
Author: Truro Daily News
Contact: Metro News
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Website: Metro News
The Truro Herbal Co. (the THC) has received Stage 3 approval from Health Canada under the federal medical marijuana production regulations.
Company president Evan Price said he is hoping production will be underway by next July or August.
"It's not just something that you do overnight," he said, of the heavily scrutinized approval process required to set up a legalized marijuana grow op.
The THC is now reviewing security system protocols and developing a construction plan for the new facility to be built in the Truro Business Park.
With passage of the latest stage in the approval process, Price said the company now is able to close the 6.3-acre land purchase deal with the Town of Truro. He plans to hand a cheque over to the town Monday to complete the deal.
"It has been almost two years of planning and we're really excited as we move towards construction," he said. "Patients here have been asking for months when will a local supplier be available and we're one step closer to being able to say their wait is finally over."
Dr. John Gillis, the company's vice-president of Medical Developments, said start up of the operation will fulfill a recognized need for patients in Atlantic Canada.
"Patients in Atlantic Canada lack equitable access to the medicine they need," he said. "We're committed to leveling the playing field for patients in Atlantic Canada."
Price said the company is in the process of meeting with financial partners and contractors to ensure its state-of-the-art facility can begin construction this spring.
"Many other companies expected a fast licensing process and burned through a lot of cash very early in their applications," he said. "We have been prudent for our investors and we'll remain so as we progress through Health Canada's application requirements."
News Moderator: Robert Celt 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Canada: Truro Herbal Co. Growing Closer To Medical Marijuana Production
Author: Truro Daily News
Contact: Metro News
Photo Credit: None found
Website: Metro News
