UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

þ    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

 

OR

 

☐  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 333-167824

 

MJ HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

NEVADA   20-8235905

(State or other jurisdiction of 

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

3275 South Jones Blvd., Suite 104, Las Vegas, NV 89146

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(702) 879-4440

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes    þ     No    ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit). Yes    þ     No    ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

 

Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer þ    Smaller reporting company þ
    Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes   ☐      No     þ

 

As of November 14, 2018, there were 67,644,146 shares of our Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MJ HOLDINGS, INC.

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

 

INDEX

 

  PAGE
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
 
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)  1
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 4
   
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations  10
   
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk  13
   
Item 4. Controls and Procedures  13
   
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION   
   
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings 14
   
Item 1A.  Risk Factors  14
   
Item 2. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities; Use of Proceeds from Registered Securities  14
   
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities  14
   
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures  14
   
Item 5. Other Information   14
   
Item 6. Exhibits  15
     
EXHIBIT INDEX   
     
SIGNATURES  16

 

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PART I  –  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

 

MJ HOLDINGS, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

 

    September 30,     December 31,  
    2018     2017  
Assets            
Current Assets            
Cash   $ 1,414,052     $ 2,513,863  
Prepaid expenses     740,083       5,500  
Prepaid inventory     2,000,000       -  
Total Current Assets     4,154,135       2,519,363  
Fixed Assets                
Leasehold improvements     1,247,210       17,535  
Other Assets                
Deposits     133,633       42,383  
Intangible asset (net)     300,000       300,000  
Investments     150,000       -  
Noncurrent assets held for disposition     584       584  
Total Assets   $ 5,985,562     $ 2,879,865  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity                
Current Liabilities:                
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   $ 155,559     $ 70,382  
Customer deposits     386,416       -  
Convertible notes payable due to related party     -       900,000  
Total Current Liabilities     541,975       970,382  
                 
Noncurrent Liabilities:                
Deferred rent     203,754       104,565  
Total noncurrent liabilities     203,754       104,565  
                 
Total Liabilities     745,729       1,074,947  
                 
Stockholders’ Equity                
Preferred stock, par value $0.001, 5,000,000 shares authorized; 2,500 and 0 shares issued and outstanding, respectively     3       -  
Common stock, par value $0.001, 95,000,000 shares authorized; 67,297,480 and 62,675,407 shares issued and outstanding, respectively     67,297       62,675  
Additional paid in capital     7,977,864       1,704,764  
Common stock to be issued     -       400,000  
Stock subscription receivable     (597,000 )     -  
Accumulated deficit     (2,208,331 )     (362,521 )
Total Stockholders’ Equity     5,239,833       1,804,918  
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity   $ 5,985,562     $ 2,879,865  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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MJ HOLDINGS, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

  

    Three months ended     Three months ended     Nine months ended     Nine months ended  
    September 30,     September 30,     September 30,     September 30,  
    2018     2017     2018     2017  
Operating Expenses                        
General and administrative     987,258       73,423          1,598,256       108,902  
Sales and marketing     63,808       -       248,064       -  
Total operating expenses     1,051,066       73,423       1,846,320       108,902  
                                 
Operating loss     (1,051,066 )     (73,423 )     (1,846,320 )     (108,902 )
                                 
Other Expenses (Income)                                
Interest expense (income)     (145 )     25,389       (510 )     39,132  
Total other expenses (income)     (145 )     25,389       (510 )     39,132  
                                 
Loss before provision for income taxes     (1,050,921 )     (98,812 )     (1,845,810 )     (148,034 )
                                 
Provision for income taxes     -       -       -       -  
                                 
Net Loss   $ (1,050,921 )   $ (98,812 )   $ (1,845,810 )   $ (148,034 )
                                 
Basic and diluted net loss per common share:   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.00 )   $ (0.03 )   $ (0.00 )
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding     63,746,119       52,732,969       63,298,565       52,732,969  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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MJ HOLDINGS, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

    Nine months ended     Nine months ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2018     2017  
Cash Flows from Operating Activities            
Net loss   $ (1,845,810 )   $ (148,034 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:                
Amortization of debt issuance cost     -       6,600  
Amortization of deferred rent     99,188       52,033  
Common stock  and options issued for services     106,728       -  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Prepaid expenses     (2,734,583 )     -  
Deposits     (91,250 )     (42,383 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     85,177       28,571  
Customer deposits     386,416       -  
Net cash used in operating activities     (3,994,134 )     (103,213 )
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:                
Purchase of license     -       (300,000 )
Payment for leasehold improvements     (1,229,675 )     -  
Net cash used in investing activities     (1,229,675 )     (300,000 )
                 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities                
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock     2,500,000       -  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock     2,523,998       -  
Proceeds from common stock to be issued     -       20,001  
Proceeds from notes payable     -       339,440  
Repayment of convertible note due to related party     (900,000 )     -  
Net cash provided by financing activities     4,123,998       359,441  
                 
Net decrease in cash     (1,099,811 )     (43,772 )
                 
Cash, beginning of period     2,513,863       -  
                 
Cash, end of period   $ 1,414,052     $ (43,772 )

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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MJ HOLDINGS, INC.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017

(Unaudited)

 

Note 1 — Nature of the Business

 

MJ Holdings, Inc. (“the Company”) is a holding company whose subsidiaries provide cultivation management, infrastructure, and consulting services to the regulated cannabis industry, in addition to holding, and managing third party Nevada state issued cultivation and production licenses.

 

In April 2018, the State of Nevada finalized and approved the provisional Medical Marijuana Establishment Registration Certificate (the “Certificate”) held by our wholly owned subsidiary, Red Earth, LLC (“Red Earth”) . The Certificate, when perfected, will allow the Company to commence legal marijuana cultivation activities in the State of Nevada. HDGLV, LLC (“HDGLV”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Earth, holds a triple-net leasehold interest, with an option to buy, in a 17,298 square-foot building, which we expect will be the home to our indoor cultivation facility. Phase 1 of this facility was completed in July of 2018. We received final approval from the State of Nevada, Department of Taxation with respect to the Certificate, and Red Earth was issued a Business License by the City of Las Vegas during the quarter ended September 30, 2018. We expect to complete additional modifications and open the facility in January of 2019.

 

In April 2018, the Company entered into a management agreement with a Nevada company (the “Licensed Operator”) that holds a license, for the legal cultivation of marijuana for sale under the laws of the State of Nevada. The Licensed Operator has engaged us to develop, manage, and operate a licensed cultivation facility on property owned by the Licensed Operator. At our sole cost and expense, we completed the construction of a 120,000 square-foot outdoor grow facility, including the construction of an 8,000 square-foot building and installation of required security fencing, meeting the State of Nevada building codes and regulations. Operation of this facility commenced in August, 2018 and the Company expects to harvest the initial three acres of crop in late November and early December of 2018. We expect yields of 8,000 to 10,000 pounds of marijuana from this initial harvest.

 

In September of 2018 the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Red Earth applied for five Recreational Marijuana Establishment Licenses to operate up to five retail marijuana stores within the state of Nevada. The Company’s goal is to open a store within the City of Las Vegas, as well as additional dispensaries in Washoe County near Lake Tahoe, in North Las Vegas, unincorporated Clark County and Henderson, Nevada. The Company expects to receive notice of the status of these applications in early December, 2018. 

 

We intend to grow our business through the acquisition of existing companies and/or through the development of new opportunities that can provide a 360-degree spectrum of infrastructure (dispensaries), cultivation/production management, and consulting services in the regulated cannabis industry.

 

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Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, these consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required for audited annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary to make the consolidated financial statements not misleading have been included. The balance sheet at December 31, 2017, has been derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as of that date.

 

Rental Expense

 

Rental expense is accounted for on the straight-line method.  Deferred rent payable as of September 30, 2018 represents the excess of rent recognized in the financial statements over scheduled lease payments.

   

The unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto that are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, that was filed with the SEC on July 27, 2018. The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year or any further periods.

 

The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its whollyowned subsidiaries. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

The significant accounting policies followed by the Company for interim reporting are consistent with those included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. There were no material changes to our significant accounting policies during the interim period ended September 30, 2018.

 

Note 3 — Going Concern

 

Our financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.

 

The Company’s primary asset is a Certificate issued by the State of Nevada for the cultivation of medical marijuana. The Company has an accumulated deficit of $2,208,331 from inception (October 17, 2016) to September 30, 2018. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

   

In the event the Company experiences liquidity and capital resource constraints because of unanticipated operating losses, we may need to raise additional capital in the form of equity and/or debt financing. If such additional capital is not available on terms acceptable to us or at all, then we may need to curtail our operations and/or take additional measures to conserve and manage our liquidity and capital resources, any of which would have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, and our ability to continue in existence. These financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. 

 

Note 4 — Prepaid Expenses and Management Agreement

 

Prepaid Inventory

 

On August 13, 2018 (the “Effective Transaction Date”), the Company closed the transactions contemplated by an Exclusive Distribution Agreement (the “Exclusive Distribution Agreement”) dated August 13, 2018. The Exclusive Distribution Agreement is between the Company and Healthier Choices Management Corporation (“Healthier Choices”), a designer and seller of cannabis consumption Q-Cups, which are designed to consume cannabis products by vaporizing oil. The Company has the exclusive right to distribute Q-Cups in Nevada. The Exclusive Distribution Agreement further requires the Company to advertise and market Q-Cups in Nevada. 

 

Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the Company purchased Q-Cups from Healthier Choices and tendered the sum of two million dollars ($2,000,000). The funds were transferred to Healthier Choices on the Effective Transaction Date. Healthier Choices has applied for and has been granted a patent with respect to the Q-Cup.

  

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The initial term of the Exclusive Distribution Agreement is for one year, with additional successive one-year renewals, subject to certain standard termination provisions. The Exclusive Distribution Agreement is subject to standard termination provisions; however, Healthier Choices has the option to terminate the Exclusive Distribution Agreement, on 30 days’ written notice, if the Company fails to purchase a sufficient minimum quantity of Q-Cups from Healthier Choices. The Company has met its obligations for the first year of the Exclusive Distribution Agreement through the payment of $2,000,000. Thereafter, for each renewal term, the Company’s minimum purchase obligation for Q-Cups is currently $500,000, subject to a good faith negotiation at the end of each year. Notwithstanding the exclusivity provided by the Exclusive Distribution Agreement, Healthier Choices reserves the right to sell Q-Cups, directly or indirectly, to a specific retail group (the “Excluded Account”). In such event, Healthier Choices shall pay to the Company a fee equivalent to 5% of the gross sales of Q-Cups that Healthier Choices sold to an Excluded Account in Nevada. The Company, however, does not have the right to appoint sub-distributors or sell Q-Cups through any third party. In connection with the transactions contemplated by the Exclusive Distribution Agreement, Healthier Choices granted to the Company a non-exclusive, non-transferrable, and non-sub-licensable fully paid license agreement. The Exclusive Distribution Agreement provides standard cross-indemnity provisions.

 

The Company also entered into a Stock Exchange Agreement (the “Stock Exchange Agreement”) with Healthier Choices in August 2018. Please see Note 7, Investment in Equity, for additional information.

 

Prepaid Expenses (Green Houses)

 

In February 2018, the Company began discussions with an unrelated third-party regarding designing, purchasing, and reselling green houses. The Company provided expertise in constructing green houses, and the other party advised that it would enter into agreement to design, procure, and operate green houses. In April 2018, the third party notified the Company and the purchasers of the green houses that it could not continue with the construction of the green houses because of unrelated hardships. However, the Company, after subsequent conversations with the purchasers, agreed to complete the construction and installation of six (6) green houses to four (4) separate purchasers.

 

As of September 30, 2018 the Company had received $386,416 in deposits from the purchasers which were recorded as customer deposits on the balance sheet, and has paid $335,083 expenses related to the design, purchase and resale of green houses, which expenses were recorded as prepaid expenses.

 

Management Agreement

 

On April 18, 2018, the Company entered into a management agreement with the Licensed Operator that holds a cultivation license, so that it can lawfully engage in the cultivation of marijuana for sale under the laws of the State of Nevada. The term of the agreement is for 8 years. The Licensed Operator has engaged the Company to develop, manage, and operate a licensed cultivation facility on 3 acres of property owned by the Licensed Operator. The Company, at its sole cost and expense, has agreed to complete the construction of an outdoor cultivation facility meeting the local and state building codes and regulations to cultivate marijuana.

 

Upon completion of the construction of the outdoor cultivation facility and receipt of the appropriate approvals from the local and state authorities, the Company can begin cultivating marijuana. Pursuant to the terms of the management agreement, the Company agreed to generate sales of at least $5 million per year from product cultivated from the outdoor cultivation facility. The Licensed Operator may terminate the agreement, in accordance with the terms of the management agreement, if it does not generate at least $5 million in annual revenues. Prior to the termination of the management agreement by the Licensed Operator, the Company may cure a breach of this provision by paying 10% of the revenue shortfall to the Licensed Operator.

 

Pursuant to the management agreement, the Licensed Operator will (i) retain 15% of the net revenues generated from product cultivated from the outdoor cultivation facility and (ii) pay 85% of the net revenues to the Company. Upon execution of the management agreement, the Company paid $300,000 to the Licensed Operator as consideration for the opportunity to construct and manage the outdoor cultivation facility on the Licensed Operator’s property. In exchange for the initial consideration, the Licensed Operator agreed not to retain 15% of the first $2 million of net revenues generated from the outdoor cultivation facility. In addition, once the outdoor cultivation facility begins production, the Company has agreed to pay the Licensed Operator $7,000 per month for compliance, security, and other administration costs incurred by the Licensed Operator during the term of the agreement.

 

As of September 30, 2018 the Company recorded the $300,000 paid to the Licensed Operator as prepaid expenses.

 

Note 5 — Leasehold Improvements

 

On April 18, 2018, the Company entered into a management agreement as described in Note 4, Prepaid Expenses . Pursuant to that management agreement, the Company commenced construction of the outdoor cultivation facility. As of September 30, 2018, the Company had incurred and capitalized $1,154,842 in costs associated with the construction of this facility.

 

During the quarter ended September 30, 2018, the Company incurred costs associated with the construction of an indoor cultivation facility to be located at 2310 Western Avenue in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Company, through its indirect wholly owned-subsidiary, HDGLV, holds a triple net leasehold interest in a 17,298 square-foot building. In addition, in April 2018, the State of Nevada finalized and approved the Certificate held by Red Earth to grow marijuana within the City of Las Vegas in the State of Nevada, which will allow the Company to commence legal marijuana cultivation. Once ongoing construction is completed, the Company intends to operate the facility as an indoor marijuana cultivation and an agritourism destination. This facility is intended to serve as a draw for tourists who desire to visit, see, and learn about the inner-workings of a cannabis cultivation facility. Completion of this facility is expected in January 2019.

 

As of September 30, 2018 the Company had incurred and capitalized $74,832 in costs associated with the construction of this facility.  

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Note 6 — Intangible Assets

 

In October 2016, Red Earth entered into an Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement to purchase the Certificate from the seller for $300,000. To initiate the purchase and transfer of the Certificate, Red Earth paid a $25,000 deposit to the seller in October 2016. In February 2017, an investor advanced the Company $350,000 to fund the purchase of the Certificate.

 

The Nevada Department of Taxation approved the Certificate in April 2018. Once the Company completes the construction of the cultivation and agritourism destination facility, and obtains the required state and city approvals, it will begin cultivating marijuana. At that point, the intangible asset will be amortized over its useful life.

 

Note 7 — Investment in Equity

 

On August 13, 2018, the Company entered into a Stock Exchange Agreement with Healthier Choices to acquire 1,500,000,000 shares of Healthier Choices’ common stock in exchange for 85,714 shares of the Company’s common stock. The value of the stock exchanged by each party on the date of exchange was $150,000.   This represents a less than 5% ownership interest for each company in the others’ company, and the shares issued are restricted. Please see note 4, Prepaid Inventory, for further discussion of the Company’s additional business interests with Healthier Choices. The Company accounted for this purchase of shares using the cost method and intends to mark the value to market each reporting period based on the then current market value of its held shares in Healthier Choices. The Company is relying on ASC 325-20, Cost Method Investments. As of the transaction date the price as quoted on the OTC Markets for Healthier Choices common stock was $0.0001 per share.

 

Note 8 — Convertible Note Payable Due to Related Party

 

On December 15, 2017, the Company issued a convertible note payable in the amount of $900,000 to the members of Red Earth. The managing partner and 50% owner of Red Earth at the time of the transaction was Paris Balaouras, the Company’s current Chief Executive Officer. The convertible note payable was due October 15, 2018. The note was convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at the holder’s discretion at a conversion price of $0.75 per share. The note accrues interest, commencing nine months from the issuance date, at a rate equal to one half of one percent (0.50%) per annum. Interest was payable on the maturity date or the conversion date, if applicable.

 

The Company assessed the embedded conversion feature of the note payable and determined that the fair value of the underlying common stock at inception did not exceed the conversion price of the convertible note. Since, at the time the convertible note was issued, the Company’s common stock had limited publicly traded volume, the Company based the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the sales of the Company’s common stock, which were sold at $0.75 per share.

 

The Company repaid the note in full in January 2018.

 

Note 9 — Preferred Stock

 

On August 9, 2018 (the “Transaction Date”), the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company sold and issued 2,500 shares of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Stock”) to a single institutional, accredited investor for $1,000 per share or an aggregate subscription of $2,500,000. Subject to a standard “4.99% Beneficial Ownership Limitation blocker,” the Preferred Stock is convertible into 3,335,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock at a conversion price of $0.75 per share, subject to adjustment as described in the Certificate of Designation. 

 

The Company also entered into a Registration Rights Agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with the purchaser, pursuant to which the Company is obligated to file a registration statement with the SEC within 30 calendar days of the Transaction Date, to register for resale the shares of common stock underlying the Preferred Stock. The Company filed the required registration statement on October 5, 2018. If the SEC has not declared the registration statement effective by the 60th calendar day following the Transaction Date (or, in the event of a “full review” by the SEC, the 90th calendar day following the Transaction Date), or upon the occurrence of other events, then the Company was obligated to pay to the purchaser an amount in cash, as partial liquidated damages and not as a penalty, equal to the product of 4.0% multiplied by the aggregate subscription amount paid by the purchaser pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement on a monthly basis until the event has been cured. On October 24, 2018 the Company was notified by the SEC that its registration was deemed effective on this date. Accordingly the Company is not subject to any further fees or damages related to this provision.

 

On August 13, 2018, the Company filed a Certificate of Designation of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to designate a series of its convertible preferred stock, consisting of 2,500 shares. The stated value of each share of Preferred Stock is $1,000. Subject to a standard “4.99% Beneficial Ownership Limitation blocker,” each share of Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time or from time to time at a conversion price equivalent of $0.75 per share, subject to adjustment as described in Certificate of Designation. 

 

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Note 10 — Capital Stock

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company issued an aggregate of 4,384,664 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.75 per share for gross proceeds of $3,288,498, $597,000 of which were received in October 2018, and $400,000 was received prior to January 1, 2018.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company issued 91,177 shares of the Company’s  restricted common stock for gross proceeds of $232,500 under a License agreement with the third party. (See Note 12, Commitment and Contingencies, Memorandum of Understanding).

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company issued an aggregate of 60,518 shares of the Company’s common stock in exchange for professional services valued at $99,992.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company issued 85,714 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock valued at $150,000 under a Stock Exchange Agreement. For additional information, see Note 7, Investment, to these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

Note 11 — Warrants and Options

 

Warrants

 

Prior to the reverse merger with Red Earth, the Company had issued warrants as compensation for consulting services. The warrants expire between June 2019 and October 2019. The following table summarizes all stock warrant activity of the Company for the nine months ended September 30, 2018:

 

          Weighted  
          Avg.  
          Exercise  
    Shares     Price  
Balance at December 31, 2017     166,665     $ 5.88  
Issued            
Exercised            
Expired            
Balance at September 30, 2018     166,665     $ 5.88  

 

Options

 

On July 1, 2018 the Company entered into a Corporate Advisory Agreement (“Advisory Agreement”) with a New York City based consulting company (the “Consultant”) to provide business management, corporate compliance and related services to the Company and its subsidiaries. The Advisory Agreement granted to the Consultant an option to acquire up to 10,000 additional shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.20. The options have term of 3 years. The fair value of these stock options was determined to be $6,738 using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model based on the following assumptions: (i) volatility rate of 199%, (ii) discount rate of 0%, (iii) zero expected dividend yield, and (iv) expected life of 3 years. The following table summarizes all stock option activity of the Company for the nine months ended September 30, 2018:

 

          Weighted  
          Avg.  
          Exercise  
    Shares     Price  
Balance at December 31, 2017     ---     $ ---  
Issued     10,000       1.20  
Exercised            
Expired            
Balance at September 30, 2018     10,000     $ 1.20  

 

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Note 12 — Commitments and Contingencies

 

Operating Leases

 

The Company leases an office facility and a production / warehouse facility under two non-cancelable operating leases that expire in May 2019 and June 2027, respectively. Future minimum rental and lease commitments under non-cancelable operating leases with terms in excess of one year as of September 30, 2018, are as follows:

 

    Amount  
Fiscal year ending December 31:      
2018   $ 69,960  
2019     249,090  
2020     230,640  
2021     230,640  
2022     230,755  
Thereafter     1,043,315  
Total minimum lease payments   $ 2,054,400  

 

Rent expense, including deferred rent expense of $203,754, incurred pursuant to operating leases for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, was $99,188 and $0, respectively. 

 

Application Services Memorandum of Understanding

 

The Company entered into a memorandum of understanding (the “MOU”) with an unrelated party (the “Party”) for consulting services related to the application for up to three (3) medical marijuana licenses during the period September 7, 2018 and September 20, 2018. The Company will receive $1,000,000 once the state of Nevada grants such license or a provisional license. Upon receipt of the $1,000,000 the Company will issue to the Party restricted common stock with a market value equal to $1,000,000 using a 30-day moving average price as the denominator to calculate the number of shares issued. During the three months ended September 30, 2018 the Party paid the Company $232,500 for the application services and issued 91,177 shares of its restricted common stock.

 

Litigation

 

There are no legal proceedings which are pending or have been threatened against us or any of our officers, directors or control persons of which management is aware. 

 

Note 13 — Subsequent Events   

 

Termination of Advisory Agreement

 

In September 2018, the Company terminated the Advisory Agreement pursuant to its terms and paid to the Consultant compensation consisting of 25,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and a $6,000.00 cash payment.

 

Filing of Registration Statement on Form S-1

 

On October 5, 2018, in accordance with the Company’s obligations under the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-227735) (the “Registration Statement”) with the SEC to register 3,335,000 shares of the Company’s stock for resale. The Company filed Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement in response to comments received by the SEC. The SEC declared the Registration Statement effective on October 24, 2018.

 

Purchase of Office Building

 

In September 2018, the Company entered into a contract, through its wholly owned subsidiary, to purchase an approximately 10,000 square foot office building located at 1300 South Jones Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada for $1,500,000, subject to seller financing in the amount of $1,100,000, at an interest rate of 6% per annum. The Company closed on the purchase on October 18, 2018. The building will be home to the Company’s business operations. In addition, the Company intends to lease the available portions of the building to other entities engaged in the regulated cannabis business. The Company intends to occupy the premises beginning in the middle of the fourth quarter of 2018.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this quarterly report.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements and information relating to us that are based on the beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, our management. When used in this report, the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “will,” “estimate,” “intend”, “plan” and similar expressions, as they relate to us or our management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the plans, objectives, expectations and prospects reflected in or suggested by our forward-looking statements are reasonable, those statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, and we can give no assurance that our plans, objectives, expectations and prospects will be achieved. Important factors that might cause our actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements are contained in the “Risk Factors” section of and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, and in our subsequent filings with the SEC, and include, among others, the following: marijuana is illegal under federal law, the marijuana industry is subject to strong competition, our business is dependent on laws pertaining to the marijuana industry, the marijuana industry is subject to government regulation, our business model depends on the availability of private funding, we will be subject to general real estate risks, if debt payments to note holder are not made we could lose our investment in our real estate properties, terms and deployment of capital. The terms “MJ Holdings, Inc.,” “MJ Holdings,” “MJ,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and the “Company” refer to MJ Holdings, Inc. , individually, or as the context requires, collectively with its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.    

 

Company Background

 

MJ Holdings, Inc. is a holding company whose subsidiaries provide infrastructure, consulting and construction services, in addition to holding, and managing third party state issued cultivation and production licenses.

 

We were originally incorporated on November 17, 2006, as Securitas EDGAR Filings, Inc. under the laws of the State of Nevada. Prior to the formation of Securitas EDGAR Filings Inc., the business was operated as Xpedient EDGAR Filings, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, formed on October 31, 2005. On November 21, 2005, Xpedient EDGAR Filings LLC amended its Articles of Organization to change its name to Securitas EDGAR Filings, LLC. On January 21, 2009, Securitas EDGAR Filings LLC merged into Securitas EDGAR Filings, Inc., a Nevada corporation. On February 14, 2014, we amended and restated our Articles of Incorporation and changed our name to MJ Holdings, Inc.

 

From February 2014 to January 2017, we owned and leased real estate properties zoned for legalized marijuana operations to licensed marijuana operators.

 

On November 22, 2016, in connection with a plan to divest ourselves of our real estate business, we submitted to our shareholders an offer to exchange (the “Exchange Offer”) our common stock for shares in MJ Real Estate Partners, LLC, (“MJRE”) a newly formed limited liability company formed for the sole purpose of effecting the Exchange Offer. On January 10, 2017, the Company accepted for exchange 1,800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock in exchange for 1,800,000 shares of MJRE’s common units, representing membership interests in MJRE. Effective February 1, 2017, the Company transferred its ownership interests in the real estate properties and its subsidiaries, through which the Company holds ownership of the real estate properties, to MJRE. MJRE also assumed the senior notes and any and all obligations associated with the real estate properties and business, effective February 1, 2017.

 

Reverse Merger

 

On December 15, 2017, we acquired all of the issued and outstanding membership interests of Red Earth, which was formed in October 2016, in exchange for 52,732,969 shares of our common stock of the Company and a promissory note in the amount of $900,000. The merger was accounted for as a reverse merger, whereby Red Earth was considered the accounting acquirer and became our wholly-owned subsidiary. Upon consummation of the acquisition, the now-former members of Red Earth became the beneficial owners of approximately 88% of our common stock, obtained a controlling interest of us, and retained certain of our key management positions. In accordance with the accounting treatment for a “reverse merger” or a “reverse acquisition,” our historical financial statements prior to the reverse merger will be replaced with the historical financial statements of Red Earth prior to the reverse merger, in all future filings with the SEC. The consolidated financial statements after completion of the reverse merger will include the assets, liabilities, and results of operations of the combined company from and after the closing date of the reverse merger, with only certain aspects of pre-consummation stockholders’ equity remaining in the consolidated financial statements.

 

Our corporate headquarters is located at 3275 South Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89146, and our telephone number is (702) 879-4440. Our website address is: www.MJHoldingsinc.com. No information available on or through our websites shall be deemed to be incorporated into this Form 10-Q. Our common stock, par value $0.001, is quoted on the OTC Markets Group, Inc.’s Venture Markets under the symbol “MJNE.”

 

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Our Business

 

Through our acquisition of Red Earth and its wholly-owned subsidiary, HDGLV, we expect to commence legal marijuana cultivation activities in the first quarter of 2019. The Nevada Department of Taxation approved the Certificate held by Red Earth in April 2018. We still need to obtain the required state and city approvals for our cultivation facility. It is our intention to grow our business through the acquisition of existing companies and/or through the development of new opportunities that can provide a 360-degree spectrum of infrastructure (dispensaries), cultivation and production management, and consulting services in the regulated cannabis industry. 

 

Through Red Earth, we hold the Certificate, which is a State of Nevada issued cannabis cultivation license, and through HDGLV, we hold a triple-net leasehold, with an option to buy, on a 17,298 square-foot building, which we expect will be home to our indoor cultivation facility.

 

Critical Accounting Policies, Judgments and Estimates

 

There were no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates during the interim period ended September 30, 2018.

 

Please see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 filed on July 27, 2018, for a discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates and their effect, if any, on the Company’s financial results.

 

Results of Operations

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

Revenue

 

The Company has not generated any revenues during the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017. During the first two quarters of 2018, the Company began accepting customer deposits for the sale, design, installation and/or construction of greenhouse solutions to be used in the cultivation process in the cannabis industry. The Company expects to generate revenues from these greenhouse projects in 2019.

 

Operating Expenses

 

General and administrative expenses were $987,258 for the three months ended September 30, 2018, as compared to  $73,423 during the three months ended September 30, 2017. The general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2018 consisted mainly of professional fees of $551,096, payroll expenses of $98,804 and rent expense of $75,259. The general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2017 consisted of professional fees of $9,580 and rent expense of $52,033.

 

Sales and marketing expenses were $63,808 for the three months ended September 30, 2018, as compared to $0 during the three months ended September 30, 2017.

 

Interest Expense / (Income)

 

The Company recorded $145 of interest income during the three months ended September 30, 2018, as compared to $ 25,389 of interest expense during the three months ended September 30, 2017. The interest expense was associated with an investor’s advance of $350,000 to fund the acquisition of the Certificate in February 2017.

 

Net Loss

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2018, we recorded a net loss of $1,050,921 compared to a net loss of $98,812 for the three months ended September 30, 2017.

 

Nine months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

Revenue

 

The Company has not generated any revenues during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017. During the first two quarters of 2018, the Company began accepting customer deposits for the sale, design, installation and/or construction of greenhouse solutions to be used in the cultivation process in the cannabis industry. The Company expects to generate revenues from these greenhouse projects in 2019.

 

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Operating Expenses

 

General and administrative expenses were $1,598,256 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, as compared to  $108,902 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The general and administrative expenses consisted mainly of professional fees of $808,560, payroll expenses of $98,804 and rent expense of $246,360. The general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 consisted of professional fees of $45,059 and rent expense of $52,033.

 

Sales and marketing expenses were $248,064 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, as compared to  $0 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

 

Interest Expense (Income)

 

We recorded $510 of interest income during the nine months ended September 30, 2018, as compared to $39,132 of interest expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The interest expense was associated with an investor’s advance of $350,000 to fund the acquisition of the Certificate in February 2017.   

 

Net Loss

 

As a result of the foregoing, for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, we recorded a net loss of $1,845,810 compared to a net loss of $148,034 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

The Company had cash of $1,414,052 at September 30, 2018, compared with cash of $2,513,863 at December 31, 2017.

 

Operating Activities

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, we used $3,994,134 of cash in operating activities primarily as a result of our net loss of $1,845,810, offset by amortization of deferred rent expense of $99,188, common stock issued for services valued at $106,728, and net changes in operating assets and liabilities of $(2,354,240).

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we used $103,213 of cash in operating activities primarily as a result of our net loss of $148,034, offset by amortization of debt discount of $6,600, amortization of deferred rent expense of $52,033, and net changes in operating assets and liabilities of $13,812.

 

Investing Activities

 

Net cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2018, was $1,229,675, which consisted of the payments for leasehold improvements.

 

Net cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, was $300,000, which consisted of the purchase the Certificate issued in the State of Nevada.

 

Financing Activities

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, financing activities provided $2,523,998 in proceeds from the issuance of common stock, and $2,500,000 in proceeds from the issuance of Preferred Stock. The Company used $900,000 in repayments of convertible notes payable.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, financing activities provided $339,440 in proceeds from notes payable, and $20,001 in proceeds from common stock to be issued.

 

We expect to begin generating revenues during the fourth quarter of 2018 but will likely incur additional net losses during this time period. Although we can provide no assurances, we believe our cash on hand and our ability to raise additional capital will provide sufficient liquidity and capital resources to fund our business for the next twelve months.

  

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

Seasonality

 

We do not consider our business to be seasonal.

 

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Commitments and Contingencies

 

We are subject to the legal proceedings described in “Part II, Item 1. Legal Proceedings” of this report. There are no legal proceedings which are pending or have been threatened against us or any of our officers, directors or control persons of which management is aware.

 

Inflation and Changing Prices

 

Neither inflation nor changing prices for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 had a material impact on our operations.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

As of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q, management performed, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Based on the evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2018, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective.

 

Due to resource constraints, material weaknesses are evident to management regarding our inability to generate all the necessary disclosure for inclusion in our filings with the Securities and Exchanges Commission, which is due to the lack of resources and segregation of duties. We lack sufficient personnel with the appropriate level of knowledge, experience and training in GAAP to meet the demands for a public company, including the accounting skills and understanding necessary to fulfill the requirements of GAAP-based reporting. This weakness causes us to not fully identify and resolve accounting and disclosure issues that could lead to a failure to perform timely internal control and reviews. In addition, the Company has not established an audit committee, does not have any independent outside directors on the Company’s Board of Directors, and lacks documentation of its internal control processes.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There was no change to our internal controls or in other factors that could affect these controls during the period ended September 30, 2018 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. However, our Board is currently seeking to improve our controls and procedures in an effort to remediate the deficiency described above.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

There are no legal proceedings, which are pending or have been threatened against us or any of our officers, directors or control persons of which management is aware.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

None.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

Employment Agreement

 

On October 15, we entered into an Employment Agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) with Terrence M. Tierney. Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, we appointed Terrence M. Tierney, to the additional position of Chief Administrative Officer, in addition to his current role as Secretary. The initial term of employment is for a three-year period (or until September 30, 2021), unless extended or otherwise terminated in accordance with its terms. The effective date of the Employment Agreement is October 15, 2018, and continues until the earlier of: (i) the effective date of any subsequent employment agreement between Mr. Tierney and us; (ii) the effective date of any termination of employment as provided for in the Employment Agreement; or (iii) three (3) years from the effective date; provided, that the Employment Agreement automatically renews for successive periods of three (3) years unless either party gives written notice to the other party that it does not wish to automatically renew the Employment Agreement, which written notice must be received by the other party no less than ninety (90) days and no more than one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of the applicable term. Mr. Tierney will report to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors.

 

Mr. Tierney’s annual salary shall be equal to or greater than any other senior executive of the Company with the exception of the Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Tierney is entitled to the benefits other employees are entitled to, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; retirement and profit sharing programs; paid holidays; and such other benefits and perquisites as are approved by the Board of Directors. In addition, the Company agreed to issue 500,000 shares of common stock pursuant to a stock award agreement within thirty (30) days of adoption of an omnibus benefit plan. Mr. Tierney’s employment may be terminated for cause or without cause. In addition, in the event of disability, the Company is entitled to terminate Mr. Tierney if he is unable to perform his duties without reasonable accommodation for a period of more than thirty (30) consecutive days. Upon such termination, Mr. Tierney is entitled to all accrued but unpaid salary and vacation. In the event of a “total disability,” as defined in the Employment Agreement, Mr. Tierney is also entitled to receive his normal monthly salary for the shorter of the first three (3) months of disability or until any disability insurance policy (offered as part of his employment) begins to pay benefits. After three (3) months, Mr. Tierney is only entitled to receive amounts under the disability insurance coverage, if any. In the event of partial disabilities, Mr. Tierney is entitled to that portion of his normal monthly salary that bears the same ratio to his normal monthly salary as the amount of time which the Executive is able to devote to the usual performance of duties during such period bears to the total time Mr. Tierney devoted to performing such services prior to the time the partial disability commenced. In the event of a combination of total and partial disability, the maximum total disability compensation Mr. Tierney shall be entitled to cannot exceed an amount equal to one (1) times his normal monthly compensation.

 

MOU

 

We entered into the MOU with the Party in September 2018. Pursuant to the MOU, the Party and we agreed that during the application period (September 7, 2018 through September 20, 2018), the Party agreement to pay us the sum of $77,500 for each medical marijuana license jointly applied for in Nevada, up to three (3) licenses. The maximum owed to be paid to us pursuant to the MOU is $232,500, which was paid during the three months ended September 30, 2018. The Party was entitled to shares of our restricted common stock with a fair market value as of the trading day immediately preceding the date the first license application was submitted equal to $232,500. The Party and we agreed that the Party would hold a ten percent (10%) interest in each license applied for and granted by Nevada. The Party has agreed that upon Nevada granting such license or a provisional license, it shall pay us $1 million to be used to construct and operate the dispensary contemplated by the license. In exchange, we agreed to issue to the Party additional shares of restricted common stock in the fair market value of $1 million using a 30-day moving average price. The Party was also granted a ten percent (10%) ownership interest in any such dispensary and will be entitled to an annual distribution equal to ten percent (1%) of the net profits of the dispensary.

 

Purchase of Office Building

 

In September 2018, the Company entered into a contract to purchase an approximately 10,000 square foot office building located at 1300 South Jones Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada for $1,500,000, subject to seller financing in the amount of $1,100,000, at an interest rate of 6.5% per annum, payable in regular monthly installments of $6,952.75, on or before the same day of each month beginning on November 1, 2018, and continuing on the same day of each month thereafter until October 31, 2023, at which time the entire sum of principal and accrued interest is due and payable. On or before the one-year anniversary, November 1, 2019, a principal reduction payment in the amount of $50,000 will be due. Upon the one-year anniversary of the note and, provided that the monthly payments and the principal reduction payment have been made, the payments will be recalculated per the same terms with a new scheduled monthly payment of $6559.00. The Company closed on the purchase on October 17, 2018. The building will be home to the Company’s business operations. In addition, the Company intends to lease the available portions of the building to other entities engaged in the regulated cannabis business. The Company intends to occupy the premises beginning in the middle of the fourth quarter of 2018. 

 

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

The documents set forth below are filed, incorporated by reference or furnished herewith as indicated.

 

Index to Exhibits

 

Exhibit No,   Description of Exhibit
     
     
10.1*   Employment Agreement dated October 15, 2018, by and between MJ Holdings, Inc. and Terrence M. Tierney
     
10.2*   Corporate Advisory Agreement dated June 22, 2018, by and among MJ Holdings, Inc., Profesco, Inc., and Terrence M. Tierney
     
10.3*   Termination of Agreement and Release dated September 30, 2018, by and between MJ Holdings, Inc. and Profesco, Inc.
     
10.4*   Memorandum of Understanding by and between MJ Holdings, Inc. and Andy Zhang
     
10.5 *   Management Agreement dated April 18, 2018, by and between MJ Holdings, Inc. and Acres Cultivation LLC
     
10.6 *   Management Services Agreement dated March 5, 2018, by and between MJ Holdings, Inc. and DM Enterprises LLC
     
10.7*   Share Exchange Agreement dated August 13, 2018, by and between MJ Holdings, Inc. and Healthier Choices Management Corporation
     
10.8 *   Deed of Trust with Assignment of Rents; Grant, Bargain, Sale Deed; and Note Secured by Deed of Trust ; and Purchase Agreement related to the building located at 1300 S. Jones Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada 89146
     
31.1 *   Rule 13a14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
     
31.2 *   Rule 13a14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
     
32.1 *   Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
     
32.2 *   Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
     
101.INS**   XBRL Instance Document
     
101.SCH**   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
     
101.CAL**   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
     
101.LAB**   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
     
101.PRE**   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
     
101.DEF**   XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document

  

* Filed herewith
** Furnished herewith (not filed).

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  MJ HOLDINGS, INC.
     
Dated: November 14, 2018 By: /s/ Paris Balaouras
    Paris Balaouras
   

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

  By: /s/ John R. Wheeler
   

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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Exhibit 10.1

 

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

 

This Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and shall become effective on October 15,2018 (the “Effective Date”),

 

BETWEEN:   Terrence M. Tierney (the “Executive”), an individual with a residential  address at 245 E 54th Street, #9S, New York, NY 10022.
     
AND:   MJ Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), an entity organized and existing under the laws of the State of Nevada, with its principal place of business located at 3275 S Jones Blvd., Suite 104, Las Vegas, NV 89146.

 

Recitals

 

In consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained and the sums to be paid hereunder, the Company hereby employs the Executive and the Executive hereby agrees to perform services as an Executive of the Company, upon the following terms and conditions:

 

1. TERM

 

The Company hereby employs Executive to serve as Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer and to serve in such additional or different position or positions as the Company may determine in its sole discretion. The initial term of employment shall be for a period of three (3) years from the date hereof (the “Employment Period”) until September 30, 2021, unless extended or otherwise terminated as set forth herein.

 

The effective date of this Agreement shall be the date first set forth above, and it shall continue in effect until the earlier of:

 

A. The effective date of any subsequent employment agreement between the Company and the Executive;

 

B. The effective date of any termination of employment as provided elsewhere herein; or

 

C. Three (3) years from the effective date hereof, provided, that this Employment Agreement shall automatically renew for successive periods of three (3) years each unless either party gives written notice to other that it does not wish to automatically renew this Agreement, which written notice must be received by the other party no less than ninety (90) days and no more than one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of the applicable term.

 

Employment Agreement for an Executive

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2. Duties and Responsibilities

 

Executive will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors. Within the limitations established by the By-laws of the Company, the Executive shall have each and all of the duties and responsibilities of that position and such other or different duties on behalf of the Company, as may be assigned from time to time by the Board of Directors.

 

Executive shall serve as Secretary of the Corporation. Duties of the Secretary, include, but are not limited to keeping and maintaining the Corporate Books and Records of the Corporation, including all meeting minutes, resolutions, amendments to by-laws, amendments to Articles of Incorporation, execution of legal documents and any other duties so assigned by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

 

Executive shall also fulfill the role of Chief Administrative Officer (“CAO”) of the Corporation. Duties of the CAO, include, but are not limited to, working directly with the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) on strategic and capital initiatives, working directly with the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), external accountants and auditors to manage and oversee the financial planning (fiscal controls, budgets, accounting, audit and SEC compliance) of the Company. Working directly with the President and Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) to manage and oversee administrative (parent/subsidiary structure, legal compliance, Human Resource (“HR”) compliance and document control procedures) and strategic planning and analysis, reporting directly to the chief executive officer and the board of directors.

 

3. Location

 

The initial principal location at which Executive shall perform services for the Company shall be 3275 S Jones Blvd., Suite 104, Las Vegas, NV 89146. Notwithstanding the foregoing it is understood and agreed upon by the parties hereto that TMT shall maintain his full time residence in the State of New York and shall be available on an as needed basis to travel to the Company’s headquarters in Las Vegas, NV and such other places or locations as the Company’s business may necessitate. The Executive, at no charge to the Company, shall maintain, for the benefit of the Company, an office at 22 Greencroft Ave, Suite 1, Staten Island, NY 10308.

 

4. Acceptance of Employment

 

Executive accepts employment with the Company upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Executive’s time, energy and ability to the interests of the Company, and to perform Executive’s duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner.

 

5. Devotion of Time to Employment

 

The Executive shall devote the Executive’s best efforts and substantially all of the Executive’s working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Company. The Executive shall provide services during the normal business hours of the Company as determined by the Company. Reasonable amounts of time may be allotted to personal or charitable and professional activities and shall not constitute a violation of this Agreement provided such activities do not materially interfere with the services required to be rendered hereunder.

 

Employment Agreement for an Executive

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6. QUALIFICATIONS

 

The Executive shall, as a condition of this Agreement, satisfy all of the qualification that are reasonably and in good faith established by the Board of Directors, including:

 

Executive and Company hereby agree that it would be beneficial to the Corporation for Executive to seek admission to the Nevada Bar and therefore, it is the parties intention that Executive shall sit for the February 2019 Nevada Bar Exam on February 26, 27 and 28, 2019. The parties hereto understand that a commitment to pass the bar exam requires the Executive to dedicate sufficient time to study and attendance at a recognized “bar review” class (“Bar Review”) beginning in January 2019. The parties hereto agree to share the cost of applying for the Bar Exam and attending the Bar Review on a 50%/50% basis. The estimated cost of the foregoing is $4,000.00

 

7. Compensation

 

7.1 Base Salary

 

Executive shall be paid a base salary (“Base Salary”) at the annual rate of $192,000.00, payable in equal monthly installments of $16,000.00 consistent with Company’s payroll practices commencing on October 15, 2018. The annual Base Salary shall be reviewed on or before September 30th of each year by the Compensation Committee of the Company to determine if such Base Salary should be increased for the following year in recognition of Executive’s services to the Company. In consideration of the services under this Agreement, Executive shall be paid the aggregate of basic compensation, bonus and benefits as hereinafter set forth. Additionally, Company agrees that upon admission of the Executive to the Nevada Bar the Base Salary shall increase to $224,000.00 annually in the month immediately following notice that Executive has passed the Nevada Bar Exam.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing Executive shall defer $10,000.00 per month of any salary due under this Employment Agreement (collectively, the “Deferred Compensation”) until such time as MJH has either:

 

a) Generated a minimum of $20,000,000 of gross annualized sales. or $5,000,000 in gross profit (“Profit”), which shall be defined as gross revenues minus cost of goods sold, whichever shall occur first; or

 

b) secured a total of $50,000,000 or more of equity or debt financing

 

Upon the happening of either of the foregoing, Company shall cause to be paid to Executive any then accrued Deferred Compensation in twelve (12) equal monthly payments.

 

7.2 Payment

 

Payment of all compensation to Executive hereunder shall be made in accordance with the relevant Company policies in effect from time to time, including normal payroll practices.

 

7.3 Bonus

 

From time to time, the Company may pay to Executive a bonus out of net revenues of the Company. Payment of any bonus compensation shall be at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and the Executive shall have no entitlement to such amount absent a decision by the Company as aforesaid to make such bonus compensation. At the sole discretion of Company bonus compensation may be paid either in the form of cash or common stock of the Company, or any combination thereof, provided that there be sufficient cash compensation to pay any taxes due on the stock compensation component of any bonus hereunder.

 

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7.3.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 7.1 hereinabove, Executive shall be entitled to have his annual salary be equal to or greater than any other senior executive of the Company with the exception of the Chief Executive Officer.

 

7.4 Benefits

 

The Company, upon adoption of and pursuant to an omnibus benefit plan (the “Omnibus Plan”), shall cause to be granted to Executive all benefits that other employees of the Company are entitled to pursuant to the terms set forth in paragraph 7 herein below including, but not limited to (i) medical, dental and vision plan; and (ii) life and disability insurance plans; and (iii) retirement and profit sharing programs as offered to other Executives of the Company, including any restricted stock unit plan (“RSU”), any restricted stock award plan (“RSA”), any stock appreciation Rights (“SAR’s”), any incentive stock option plan (“ISO”), any employee stock option plan (“ESOP”) or employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”) that may be implemented by Company (iv) paid holidays as per the Company’s policies, and (v) such other benefits and perquisites as are approved by the Board of Directors. The Company has the right to modify conditions of participation, terminate any benefit, or change insurance plans and other providers of such benefits in its sole discretion.

 

7.5 Non-Deductible Compensation

 

In the event a deduction shall be disallowed by the Internal Revenue Service or a court of competent jurisdiction for federal income tax purposes for all or any part of the payment made to Executive by the Company or any other shareholder or Executive of the Company, shall be required by the Internal Revenue Service to pay a deficiency on account of such disallowance, then Executive shall repay to the Company or such other individual required to make such payment, an amount equal to the tax imposed on the disallowed portion of such payment, plus any and all interest and penalties paid with respect thereto. The Company or other party required to make payment shall not be required to defend any proposed disallowance or other action by the Internal Revenue Service or any other state, federal, or local taxing authorities.

 

7.6 Withholding

 

All sums payable to Executive under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law.

 

8. Other Employment BenefitS

 

8.1 Business Expenses

 

Upon submission of itemized expense statements in the manner specified by the Company, Executive shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable travel and other reasonable business expenses duly incurred by Executive in the performance of his duties under this Agreement.

 

8.2 Benefit Plans

 

Executive shall be entitled to participate in the Company’s medical and dental plans, life and disability insurance plans and retirement plans pursuant to their terms and conditions. Executive shall be entitled to participate in any other benefit plan offered by the Company to its Executives during the term of this Agreement (other than stock option or stock incentive plans, which are governed by Section 8.4. below). Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude the Company or any affiliate of the Company from terminating or amending any Executive benefit plan or program from time to time.

 

8.3 Vacation

 

Executive shall be entitled to five (5) weeks of paid vacation each year of full employment, exclusive of legal holidays, as long as the scheduling of Executive’s vacation does not interfere with the Company’s normal business operations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive shall cause a minimum of one weeks vacation to be taken within the state of Nevada.

 

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8.4 Stock Participation

 

Executive shall be entitled to acquire restricted shares of the Common Stock of the Company pursuant to the terms of any Company adopted Stock Compensation Plan subject to the following terms:

 

8.4.1       Executive shall be entitled to acquire 500,000 (,500000) shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to a duly executed stock award agreement (the “Stock Agreement”) to be executed by and between the Company and Executive within thirty (30) days of adoption of the Omnibus Plan.

 

8.4.2       The Stock Agreement shall contain all of the material terms required by the Omnibus Plan and shall clearly state the issuance of any stock grants, stock options or any other stock based compensation and shall include the stock vesting schedule and shall be in accordance with all applicable securities laws and the other terms and conditions of the Company’s duly adopted Stock Plans.

 

9. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

 

The Company shall have the authority to establish from time to time the policies and procedures to be followed by the Executive in performing services for the Company. Executive shall abide by the provisions of any contract entered into by the Company under which the Executive provides services. Executive shall comply with the terms and conditions of any and all contracts entered by the Company.

 

10. Termination of Employment

 

10.1 For Cause

 

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company may terminate Executive’s employment hereunder for cause for any one of the following reasons: 1) conviction of a felony, any act involving moral turpitude, or a misdemeanor where imprisonment is imposed, 2) commission of any act of theft, fraud, dishonesty, or falsification of any employment or Company records, 3) improper disclosure of the Company’s confidential or proprietary information, 4) any action by the Executive which has a detrimental effect on the Company’s reputation or business, 5) Executive’s failure or inability to perform any reasonable assigned duties after written notice from the Company of, and a reasonable opportunity to cure, such failure or inability, 6) any breach of this Agreement, which breach is not cured within thirty (30) days following written notice of such breach, 7) a course of conduct amounting to gross incompetence, 8) chronic and unexcused absenteeism, 9) unlawful appropriation of a corporate opportunity, or 10) misconduct in connection with the performance of any of Executive’s duties, including, without limitation, misappropriation of funds or property of the Company, securing or attempting to secure personally any profit in connection with any transaction entered into on behalf of the Company, misrepresentation to the Company, or any violation of law or regulations on Company premises or to which the Company is subject. Upon termination of Executive’s employment with the Company for cause, the Company shall be under no further obligation to Executive, except to pay all accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued vacation to the date of termination thereof.

 

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10.2 Without Cause

 

The Company may terminate Executive’s employment hereunder at any time without cause, provided, however, that Executive shall be entitled to severance pay in the amount of 52 weeks of Base Salary in addition to accrued but unpaid Base Salary and accrued vacation, less deductions required by law, acceleration of any unvested stock grants or stock options, but if, and only if, Executive executes a valid and comprehensive release of any and all claims that the Executive may have against the Company in a form provided by the Company and Executive executes such form within seven (7) days of tender.

 

10.3 Voluntary Resignation

 

Upon termination of employment, Executive shall forfeit any unvested stock grants or stock options and shall be deemed to have resigned from the Board of Directors of the Company if he is then a director.

 

10.4 Cooperation

 

After notice of termination, Executive shall cooperate with the Company, as reasonably requested by the Company, to effect a transition of Executive’s responsibilities and to ensure that the Company is aware of all matters being handled by Executive.

 

10.5 Compensation After Notice of Termination

 

After notice of termination has been given by either Company or Executive, as provided in this Article, Executive shall be entitled to receive the compensation provided for in this Agreement until the notice period has expired. It is understood that after the written notice is given by either Company or Executive, Executive shall continue to devote substantially all of the Executive’s time to the Executive’s normal services for the Company during the notice period, with sufficient time allowed, in the sole discretion of the Company, for Executive to seek new employment.

 

11. DISABILITY OF EXECUTIVE

 

The Company may terminate this Agreement without liability if Executive shall be permanently prevented from properly performing his essential duties hereunder with reasonable accommodation by reason of illness or other physical or mental incapacity for a period of more than thirty (30) consecutive days. Upon such termination, Executive shall be entitled to all accrued but unpaid Base Salary and vacation.

 

11.1 Definitions

 

For purposes of this Agreement, whenever used in this Article 14:

 

“Total disability” shall mean that the Executive is unable, mentally or physically, whether it be due to sickness, accident, age or other infirmity, to engage in any aspect of the Executive’s normal duties as set forth in this Agreement.

 

“Partial disability” shall mean that the Executive is able to perform, to some extent, on behalf of the Company, the particular services in which the Company specializes, and which the Executive previously performed for the Company, but that the Executive is unable, mentally or physically, to devote the same amount of time to such services as was devoted prior to the occurrence of such sickness or accident.

 

“Normal monthly salary” shall mean the salary which the Executive is being paid by the Company per month as of the commencement date of the period of disability, as specified hereinabove or as determined by the Board of Directors pursuant to the terms hereof.

 

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11.2 Total Disability

 

During a single period of total disability of the Executive, the Executive shall be entitled to receive from the Company, the Executive’s normal monthly salary for the shorter of first three (3) months of disability or until any disability insurance policy available through the Executive’s employment begins to pay benefits. If the single period of disability should continue beyond three (3) months, the Executive shall receive only such amount as the Executive shall be entitled to receive under disability insurance coverage on the Executive, if any.

 

11.3 Partial Disability

 

During a period of partial disability of the Executive, the Executive shall receive an amount of compensation computed as follows:

 

That portion of the Executive’s normal monthly basic compensation which bears the same ratio to the Executive’s normal monthly basic compensation as the amount of time which the Executive is able to devote to the usual performance of services on behalf of the Company during such period bears to the total time the Executive devoted to performing such services prior to the commencement date of the single period of disability, and

 

Such amount shall be calculated by multiplying the Executive’s basic compensation by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the percentage of normal services that the Executive is able to perform and the denominator which shall be the total services that the Executive is able to perform absent the partial disability.

 

11.4 Combination of Total and Partial Disability

 

If a single period of disability of the Executive consists of a combination of total disability and partial disability, the maximum total disability compensation to which the Executive shall be entitled from the Company under this disability provision shall not exceed an amount equal to one (1) times the Executive’s normal monthly basic compensation.

 

11.5 Broken Periods of Disability

 

A period of disability may be continuous or broken. If broken into partial periods of disability which are separated by intervening periods of work, there shall be aggregated together all of such successive partial periods of disability except any period prior to the time when any single period of work extends for sixmonths or longer; and such aggregated periods of disability shall be treated as a single period in determining the amount of disability compensation to which an Executive shall be entitled under any provision of this Section.

 

11.6 Termination Due to Disability

 

If and when the period of total or partial disability of the Executive totals six months, the Executive’s employment with the Company shall automatically terminate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the disabled Executive and the Company agree, the disabled Executive may thereafter be employed by the Company upon such terms as may be mutually agreeable.

 

11.7 Commencement Date of Disability

 

The commencement date of a period of disability, whether it be a continuous period or the aggregate of successive partial periods, shall be the first day on which the Executive is disabled.

 

11.8 Dispute Regarding Existence of Disability

 

Any dispute regarding the existence, extent or continuance of the disability shall be resolved by the determination of a majority of three (3) competent physicians, one (1) of whom shall be selected by the Company, one (1) of whom shall be selected by the Executive and the third (3rd) of whom shall be selected by the other two (2) physicians so selected.

 

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11.9 Death of Executive

 

In the event the Executive shall die during the term hereof, the Company shall pay to the Executive’s surviving spouse, or if the Executive shall leave no surviving spouse, then to the Executive’s estate, only such amounts as may have been earned by the Executive prior to the Executive’s date of death, but which were unpaid at date of death.

 

12. Confidential Information

 

Executive recognizes and acknowledges that all records with respect to clients, business associates, customer or referral lists, contracting parties and referral sources of the Company, and all personal, financial and business and proprietary information of the Company, its Executives, officers, directors and shareholders obtained by the Executive during the term of this Agreement and not generally known in the public (the “Confidential Information”) are valuable, special and unique and proprietary assets of the Company’s business. The Executive hereby agrees that during the term of this Agreement and following the termination of this Agreement, whether the termination shall be voluntary or involuntary, or with or without cause, or whether the termination is solely due to the expiration of the term of this Agreement, the Executive will not at any time, directly or indirectly, disclose any Confidential Information, in full or in part, in written or other form, to any person, firm, Company, association or other entity, or utilize the same for any reason or purpose whatsoever other than for the benefit of and pursuant to authorization granted by the Company. “Confidential Information” shall also include any information (including, but not limited to, technical or non-technical data, a formula, a pattern, a compilation, a program, a device, a method, a technique, a drawing, a process, financial data, financial plans, product plans, or a list of actual or potential customers) that: (i) derives economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and (ii) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy. In the case of Company’s business, Company’s Trade Secrets include (without limitation) information regarding names and addresses of any customers, sales personnel, account invoices, training and educational manuals, administrative manuals, prospective customer leads, in whatever form, whether or not computer or electronically accessible “on-line.”

 

13. Exclusive Employment

 

During employment with the Company, Executive will not do anything to compete with the Company’s present or contemplated business, nor will he or she plan or organize any competitive business activity. Executive will not enter into any agreement which conflicts with his duties or obligations to the Company. Executive will not during his employment or within one (1) year after it ends, without the Company’s express written consent, directly or indirectly, solicit or encourage any Executive, agent, independent contractor, supplier, customer, consultant or any other person or company to terminate or alter a relationship with the Company.

 

14. Hiring

 

The Executive agrees that during the Executive’s employment with the Company and for a period of one (1) year following the termination of this Agreement, whether the termination shall be voluntary or involuntary, or with or without cause, or whether the termination is solely due to the expiration of the term of this Agreement, the Executive will not attempt to hire any other Executive or independent contractor of the Company or otherwise encourage or attempt to encourage any other Executive or independent contractor of the Company to leave the Company’s employ.

 

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15. Assignment and Transfer

 

Executive’s rights and obligations under this Agreement shall not be transferable by assignment or otherwise, and any purported assignment, transfer or delegation thereof shall be void. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon and enforceable by, any purchaser of substantially all of Company’s assets, any corporate successor to Company or any assignee thereof.

 

16. No Inconsistent Obligations

 

Executive is aware of no obligations, legal or otherwise, inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement or with his undertaking employment with the Company. Executive will not disclose to the Company, or use, or induce the Company to use, any proprietary information or trade secrets of others. Executive represents and warrants that he or she has returned all property and confidential information belonging to all prior employers.

 

17. Attorneys’ Fees

 

The parties hereto agree that, in the event of breach or threatened breach of any covenants of Executive, the damage or imminent damage to the value and the goodwill of the Company’s business shall be inestimable, and that therefore any remedy at law or in damages shall be inadequate. Accordingly, the parties hereto agree that the Company shall be entitled to injunctive relief against Executive in the event of any breach or threatened breach of any of such provisions by Executive, in addition to any other relief (including damages) available to the Company under this Agreement or under law. The prevailing party in any action instituted pursuant to this Agreement shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable attorneys’ fees and other expenses incurred in such action.

 

In the event that either party is required to engage the services of legal counsel to enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement against the other party, regardless of whether such action results in litigation, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs of legal assistants, and other costs from the other party, which shall include any fees or costs incurred at trial or in any appellate proceeding, and expenses and other costs, including any accounting expenses incurred.

 

18. Governing Law

 

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada without regard to conflict of law principles.

 

19. Amendment

 

This Agreement may be amended only by a writing signed by Executive and by a duly authorized representative of the Company.

 

20. Severability

 

If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, or the application thereof to any person, place or circumstance, shall be held to be invalid, unenforceable or void, the remainder of this Agreement and such term, provision, covenant or condition as applied to other persons, places and circumstances shall remain in full force and effect.

 

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21. Construction

 

The headings and captions of this Agreement are provided for convenience only and are intended to have no effect in construing or interpreting this Agreement. The language in all parts of this Agreement shall be in all cases construed according to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against the Company or Executive.

 

22. Rights Cumulative

 

The rights and remedies provided by this Agreement are cumulative, and the exercise of any right or remedy by either party hereto (or by its successor), whether pursuant to this Agreement, to any other agreement, or to law, shall not preclude or waive its right to exercise any or all other rights and remedies.

 

23. Nonwaiver

 

No failure or neglect of either party hereto in any instance to exercise any right, power or privilege hereunder or under law shall constitute a waiver of any other right, power or privilege or of the same right, power or privilege in any other instance. All waivers by either party hereto must be contained in a written instrument signed by the party to be charged and, in the case of the Company, by an officer of the Company (other than Executive) or other person duly authorized by the Company.

 

24. Notices

 

Any and all notices or other communication provided for herein, shall be given by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, in case of the Company to its principal office, and in the case of the Executive to the Executive’s residence address set forth on the first page of this Agreement or to such other address as may be designated by the Executive.

 

25. Assistance in Litigation

 

Executive shall, during and after termination of employment, upon reasonable notice, furnish such information and proper assistance to the Company as may reasonably be required by the Company in connection with any litigation in which it or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates is, or may become a party; provided, however, that such assistance following termination shall be furnished at mutually agreeable times and for mutually agreeable compensation.

 

26. Solicitation

 

The Executive further agrees that during the term of this Agreement and for a period of two (2) years following the termination of this Agreement, whether the termination shall be voluntary or involuntary, or with or without cause, or whether the termination is solely due to the expiration of the term of this Agreement, the Executive will not, in any manner or at any time, solicit or encourage any person, firm, Company or other business entity who are clients, business associates or referral sources of the Company to cease doing business with the Company or to do business with the Executive.

 

27. Covenants Independent

 

Each restrictive covenant on the part of the Executive set forth in this Agreement shall be construed as a covenant independent of any other covenant or provisions of this Agreement or any other agreement which the Company and the Executive may have, fully performed and not executory, and the existence of any claim or cause of action by the Executive against the Company whether predicated upon another covenant or provision of this Agreement or otherwise, shall not constitute a defense to the enforcement by the Company of any other covenant.

 

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28. Injunctive and Equitable Relief

 

Executive and Company recognize and expressly agree that the extent of damages to Company in the event of a breach by Executive of any restrictive covenant set forth herein would be impossible to ascertain, that the irreparable harm arising out of any breach shall be irrefutably presumed, and that the remedy at law for any breach will be inadequate to compensate the Company. Consequently, the Executive agrees that in the event of a breach of any such covenant, in addition to any other relief to which Company may be entitled, Company shall be entitled to enforce the covenant by injunctive or other equitable relief ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.

 

29. Indemnification

 

29.1       The Executive hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the Company and its officers, directors, shareholders and Executives harmless from and against any loss, claim, damage or expense, and/or all costs of prosecution or defense of their rights hereunder, whether in judicial proceedings, including appellate proceedings, or whether out of court, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing, attorneys’ fees, and all costs and expenses of litigation, arising from or growing out of the Executive’s breach or threatened breach of any covenant contained herein.

 

29.2       Company will receive indemnification as an Officer and/or Director of the Company to the maximum extent extended by Nevada law to officers and directors of the Company, generally, as set forth in the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, bylaws, and an indemnification agreement between the Company and you (which will be provided to you upon the Effective Date) and any director and officer insurance the Company may have and maintain from time to time.

 

30. Acknowledgment

 

The Executive acknowledges that when this Agreement is concluded, the Executive will be able to earn a living without violating the foregoing restrictions and that the Executive’s recognition and representation of this fact is a material inducement to the execution of this Agreement and to Executive’s continued relationship with the Company.

 

31. Survival of Covenants

 

All restrictive covenants contained in this Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

 

32. Limitations on Authority

 

Without the express written consent from the Company, the Executive shall have no apparent or implied authority to: (i) Pledge the credit of the Company or any of its other Executives; (ii) Bind the Company under any contract, agreement, note, mortgage or otherwise; (iii) Release or discharge any debt due the Company unless the Company has received the full amount thereof; or (iv) sell, mortgage, transfer or otherwise dispose of any assets of the Company.

 

33. Representation and Warranty of Executive

 

The Executive acknowledges and understands that the Company has extended employment opportunities to Executive based upon Executive’s representation and warranty that Executive is in good health and able to perform the work contemplated by this Agreement for the term hereof.

 

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34. Invalid Provision; Severability

 

The invalidity or unenforceability of a particular provision of this Agreement shall not affect the other provisions hereof, and the Agreement shall be construed in all respects as if such invalid or unenforceable provisions were omitted.

 

35. Modification

 

No change or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same be in writing and signed by the parties hereto.

 

36. Entire Agreement

 

This Agreement contains the entire agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, oral or written, with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may be changed only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom any waiver, change, amendment, modification, or discharge is sought.

 

37. Disputes

 

Arbitration

 

Any controversy, claim or dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the employment relationship, either during the existence of the employment relationship or afterwards, between the parties hereto, their assignees, their affiliates, their attorneys, or agents, shall be settled by arbitration in Las Vegas, NV. Such arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the then prevailing commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association (but the arbitration shall be in front of an arbitrator, with the following exceptions if in conflict: (a) one arbitrator shall be chosen by All American Beverage Corporation; (b) each party to the arbitration will pay its pro rata share of the expenses and fees of the arbitrator(s), together with other expenses of the arbitration incurred or approved by the arbitrator(s); and (c) arbitration may proceed in the absence of any party if written notice of the proceedings has been given to such party. The parties agree to abide by all decisions and awards rendered in such proceedings. Such decisions and awards rendered by the arbitrator shall be final and conclusive and may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof as a basis of judgment and of the issuance of execution for its collection. All such controversies, claims or disputes shall be settled in this manner in lieu of any action at law or equity; provided however, that nothing in this subsection shall be construed as precluding the Company from bringing an action for injunctive relief or other equitable relief or relief under the Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement. The arbitrator shall not have the right to award punitive damages, consequential damages, lost profits or speculative damages to either party. The parties shall keep confidential the existence of the claim, controversy or disputes from third parties (other than the arbitrator), and the determination thereof, unless otherwise required by law or necessary for the business of the Company. The arbitrator(s) shall be required to follow applicable law.

 

IF FOR ANY REASON THIS ARBITRATION CLAUSE BECOMES NOT APPLICABLE, THEN EACH PARTY, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY AS TO ANY ISSUE RELATING HERETO IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING, OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER MATTER INVOLVING THE PARTIES HERETO.

 

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In witness hereof , each party to this Agreement has caused it to be executed on the date indicated below.

 

TERRENCE M. TIERNEY - EXECUTIVE   MJ HOLDINGS, INC. - COMPANY
     
/s/ Terrence M. Tierney   /s/ Paris Balaouras
Signature   Paris Balaouras, Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

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Exhibit 10.2

 

Corporate Advisory Agreement

 

 

This Agreement made this 22 th day of June 2018 by and between Profesco, Inc. and Terrence M. Tierney (collectively “Advisor”) with a principal place of business located at 22 Greencroft Avenue, Suite 1, Staten Island, NY 10308 and MJ Holdings, Inc (“Company”) with a principal place of business located at 3725 S Jones Blvd, Suite 104,

Las Vegas, NV 89146.

 

Whereas Advisor is in the business of and has the experience to research, design and create a comprehensive business plan for Company, and;

 

Whereas Advisor has experience in creating and editing required SEC filings and State Blue Sky filings, and;

 

Whereas Advisor has experience in drafting and editing Private Placement Memorandums (“PPM”) and related supporting documents, and;

 

Whereas Advisor is in the business of and has the experience to design a comprehensive “best practices” compendium for Company (Compliance, Human Resources, Privacy, Harassment, Discrimination), and;

 

Whereas Advisor has experience and contacts in the financial services industry and among private accredited and institutional investors to assist Company in accessing additional capital, including, but not limited to, equity financing, structured debt, convertible debt and/or preferred debt, and;

 

Whereas Advisor has experience in the review and creation of required legal documents pursuant to the California Corporation Code, California Compassionate Care Act, California Adult Use of Marijuana Act, Michigan Business Corporation Act, Nevada Revised Statues, Nevada Revised Statues, the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, and;

 

Whereas Company is desirous of utilizing Advisor’s core competencies and business acumen,

 

Therefore, the parties hereto agree as follows:

     
  1.     TERM – This Agreement shall commence on the date of execution hereof and continue for a period of one (1) year unless otherwise terminated pursuant to the provisions contained herein below.
     
  2.      SCOPE OF ENGAGEMENT – Duties shall include, but not be limited to the following: (a) Advisor shall deliver to Company within sixty days (60) after execution of this Agreement a complete Business Plan; (b) Advisor shall assist Company in completing a comprehensive “Best Practices” Plan; (c) Advisor shall introduce Company to potential funding sources; (d) Advisor shall prepare and deliver all necessary legal documents to complete the required funding; (e) Advisor shall assist and advise Company in identifying and engaging appropriate executive management; (f) Advisor shall assist and advise Company in assembling an appropriate Board of Directors; (g) Advisor shall prepare and conduct potential investor meetings; (h) Advisor shall be reasonably willingly and available to meet with Company during the term of the engagement; and (i) Advisor shall further assist the Company in any other aspects of its business wherein Advisor’s insight and experience may be of value to the Company. See Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof.
     

 

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  3.            COMPENSATION – Company shall provide to Advisor as compensation the following upon completion of successful funding. Successful funding shall be defined as infusion of not less than US $500,000.00 during the term hereof:
     
    (a) a fee based upon a modified Lehman scale of five (5%) percent of the first $500,000.00 raised, four (4%) percent of the next $250,000.00 raised; three (3%) percent of the next $250,000.00 raised and two (2%) of all sums raised in excess thereof; (b) Company shall pay Advisor US $32,500.00 in the form of shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock at a per share value of US$2.25 per share for completion of the Business Plan; Said stock shall be restricted stock as that term is defined in the Securities Act of 1933 for a period of two years from the date of issue unless the stock is otherwise registered pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission requirements and said stock certificates shall contain a legend indicating that said shares are so restricted, notwithstanding the foregoing, Advisor hereby avers to hold any shares granted herein for a period of not less than eighteen months from the date of issue regardless of any registration by the company of the shares, and; (d) Advisor shall receive stock options (the “Options”) to acquire an additional 10,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a future exercise price to be determined by the parties hereto.
     
  4. EXPENSES – Company shall reimburse Advisor for all reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred by Advisor on behalf of Company. Advisor shall submit monthly expense statements with receipts attached thereto and Company shall reimburse Advisor in a timely manner. Any expenses to be incurred by the Advisor more than $500.00 will require the pre-approval by Company. Advisor estimates total expenses to approximately than $12,000.00.
     
  5. COMPANY’S DUTIES (a) Company shall provide to Advisor all requested documents and other necessary information to complete the Business Plan as expeditiously as possible, and; (b) Company shall advise their accountants and attorneys to provide any requested documents that are in their possession directly to Advisor, and; (c) Company’s principals shall make themselves reasonably available to consult with Advisor during the preparation of the Business Plan.
     
  6. BREACH – Any alleged breach of this agreement shall be communicated to the  breaching party in writing to the address first indicated hereinabove. Said party shall have fifteen days (15) from the date of notice to cure the alleged breach. Failure to cure the alleged breach in a timely manner shall allow the aggrieved party to terminate this agreement pursuant to the terms herein below.

 

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  7. NOTICES – All notices shall be sent via e-mail, overnight courier or hand delivery to the address first indicated herein above unless the parties have given reasonable notice of a change of address.
     
  8. FORCE MAJEURE – Neither party shall be liable in damages or have the right to terminate this Agreement for any delay or default in performing hereunder if such delay or default is caused by conditions beyond its control including, but not limited to Acts of God (natural disasters i.e. earthquakes, hurricanes, floods), Government restrictions, wars, acts of terrorism, insurrections, and/or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the party whose performance is affected.
     
  9. TERMINATION – Company may terminate this agreement at any time during the first sixty day here of without penalty. Company may thereafter terminate this agreement without cause upon sixty (60) days notice to Advisor provided Company pays to Advisor a termination fee of $5,000.00 as liquidated damages for said termination. Termination for breach of this agreement shall be made in writing within fifteen (15) days from the expiration of the cure period of said alleged breach. Advisor may terminate this agreement upon forfeiture of any compensation received hereunder.
     
  10. APPLICABLE LAW – The laws of the State of Nevada shall apply to all provisions and paragraphs of this agreement.
     
  11. ARBITRATION – Any unresolved breach or dispute arising hereunder shall brought before an arbitration panel pursuant to American Arbitration Association rules and guidelines.
     
  12. NO WAIVER – Should any paragraph of this agreement be determined to violate applicable state law then only that paragraph shall be deleted here from and the requirements of no other paragraphs herein shall be deemed waived by either party.
     
  13. FACSIMILE – Executed documents exchanged by the parties hereto, including this Agreement, shall be deemed to be originally executed if communicated and delivered via facsimile.

 

The Parties hereto agree as of the date first written hereinabove;

 

 

 

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ADVISOR

 

 

/s/Terrence M. Tierney                                

Terrence M. Tierney – Individually and

as President of Profesco, Inc.

 

 

COMPANY

 

 

 

/s/Paris Balaouras                                             

By: Paris Balaouras

MJ Holdings, Inc.

 

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Exhibit 10.3

 

TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT AND RELEASE

 

CORPORATE ADVISORY TERMINATION AGREEMENT, dated as of September 20, 2018 (this “Agreement”) between PROFESCO, INC., a New York Corporation (“Advisor”) and MJ HOLDINGS, INC., a Nevada Corporation (“MJH”).

 

WHEREAS, Advisor and MJH previously entered into that certain Corporate Advisory Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2018 (the “Original Agreement”), pursuant to which Advisor agreed to make its expertise available to MJH and its subsidiaries from time to time in rendering certain management consulting and advisory services related to the business and affairs of MJH (the “Services”); and

 

WHEREAS, in consideration of the provisions of the Original Agreement wherein Advisor was to receive 14,445 ($32,500/$2.25 per share) shares of MJH restricted common stock (the “Stock”) and 10,000 options to acquire additional shares of Stock; and

 

WHEREAS, MJH appointed Advisor’s President, Terrence M. Tierney, as Secretary of MJH on September 19, 2018.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

 

Section 1. Termination of the Original Agreement is effective as of September 18, 2018 (the “Effective Date”) without any further obligations of Advisor or MJH and each of the Advisor and MJH shall be released from any and all obligations and liabilities thereunder pursuant to Section 2 hereinbelow.

 

Section 2. Termination Fee. In consideration of the termination provided for in Section 1 above, MJH shall transfer to Advisor, in accordance with the provisions of the Original Agreement 14,445 shares of MJH common stock and shall grant to Advisor 10,000 options to acquire additional shares of Stock for a period of three years from the Effective Date at a strike price equal to the closing price of MJH’s common stock on the Effective Date which the parties hereto agree was $1.20. The parties hereto further agree that Advisor has provided invaluable services to MJH that exceed the scope provided for in the Original Agreement and therefore MJH agrees to provide further consideration to Advisor in the form of 10,545 additional shares of the Stock and six thousand ($6,000.00) dollars cash (the “Additional Compensation”), Advisor acknowledgments receipt hereof of $6,000.00. For the avoidance of doubt, each of the Advisor and MJH agree that the payment of this Termination Fee shall be deemed to be in full satisfaction of any and all obligations that MJH may have to Advisor as of the Effective Date.

 

Section 3. Miscellaneous.

 

3.1 Effect of Agreement. Upon the payment of the Termination Fee and the Additional Compensation, the Original Agreement shall be terminated and of no further force and effect and no party shall have any further rights or obligations under the Original Agreement.

 

3.2 Entire Agreement; Amendments. This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes any and all prior agreements, and neither it nor any part of it may in any way be altered, amended, extended, waived, discharged or terminated except by a written agreement signed by each of the parties hereto.

 

3.3 Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of each of the Advisor and MJH.

 

3.4 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada (without giving effect to principles of conflicts of laws).

 

3.5 Headings. Section headings are used for convenience only and shall in no way affect the construction of this Agreement.

 

3.6 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and each such counterpart shall be deemed to be an original instrument, but all such counterparts together shall constitute but one agreement.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have duly executed this Corporate Advisory Termination Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

PROFESCO, INC.
 
     
By: /s/ Terrence Tierney  
Name: Terrence Tierney  
Title: President  
     
MJ HOLDINGS, INC.  
     
By: /s/ Andrew Boutsikakis    
Name: Andrew Boutsikakis  
Title: President  

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.4

 

MJ HOLDINGS, INC.

3275 S Jones Blvd., Suite 104

Las Vegas, NV 89146

 

Memorandum of Understanding

 

Part A: Parties to this Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”)

 

The parties to this MOU are MJ Holdings, Inc. (“MJH” or “Company”), a publicly traded (OTC:MJNE) Nevada Corporation with a principal place of business at 3275 S Jones Blvd., Suite 104, Las Vegas, NV 89146 and Andy Zhang, (“AZ”) with a principal address at 3463 Procyon Street, #302 Las Vegas, NV 89102.

 

Part B: Scope of Agreement – Application Process

 

Application Period: September 7, 2018 through September 20,2018

 

AZ and or his assign hereby agrees to pay MJH the sum of seventy seven thousand five hundred dollars ($77,500.00) for each and every Medical Marijuana License application (the “License”) that MJH and AZ jointly participate in up to a maximum of three (3) such licenses in the State of Nevada. The total amount that shall be paid to MJH hereunder is two hundred thirty two thousand five hundred dollars ($232,500.00).

 

Upon execution hereof AZ shall immediately deposit with MJH the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) as a non-refundable deposit to file the license applications contemplated hereunder. Upon filing of the initial License application the balance due hereunder of one hundred eighty two thousand five hundred dollars ($182,500.00) shall be immediately payable to MJH. Upon receipt of the foregoing payment, MJH shall cause to be issued to AZ or his designee two hundred thirty two thousand five hundred dollars ($232,500.00) of the Company’s restricted Common Stock (the “Restricted Stock”) based on the closing price of the Restricted Stock on the trading day immediately preceding the date of submission of the first License application. The Stock shall be restricted from resale for a period of one year from the date of issuance pursuant to Rule 144 of Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933.

 

As additional consideration for his participation herein, AZ shall possess a ten percent (10%) ownership interest in each License issued hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing the parties hereto acknowledge that MJH will utilize its best efforts to secure the Licenses contemplated herein but that there can be no guarantee that such Licenses shall be issued by the State of Nevada.

 

Part C: Grant of License

 

Immediately upon granting, by the State of Nevada, of a Dispensary License or any applicable provisional license, then AZ shall pay to MJH the sum of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) to be utilized by MJH to build out and operate the dispensary contemplated herein. Upon receipt of the foregoing, MJH shall issue to AZ shares of the Company’s Restricted Stock with a market value of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) based upon the 30 day moving average of the Company’s Common Stock.

 

It is further agreed upon by the parties hereto that AZ shall possess a ten percent (10%) ownership interest in the the dispensary to be operated hereunder (the “Dispensary”) and shall be entitled to an annual distribution equal to ten percent (10%) of the net profits of the Dispensary.

 

The terms of this MOU shall be incorporated into and made a part thereof of the Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) to be prepared in connection with this MOU.

 

MJ HOLDINGS, INC.
     
         
By: /s/ Paris Balaouras     By: /s/ Andy Zhang

Name/Title: Paris Balaouras – CEO

    Name/Title: Andy Zhang

 

 

 Exhibit 10.5

 

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Exhibit 10.6

 

 

 

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

 

This Management Services Agreement (the “ Agreement ”) is entered into on this 5 day of March 2018 (the “ Effective Date ”), by and between, MJ Holdings Inc , a Nevada limited liability company (“ Company ”) and DM Enterprises LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“ Manager ”) (Company, Company and Manager sometimes collectively referred to herein as the “ Parties ” or individually as the “ Party ”).

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, Company has acquired the rights to operate a 3 Acre outdoor cultivation in conjunction with Acres Cultivation located at, 950 Anvil Road Amargosa Valley, NV 89020.

 

WHEREAS, Company will be authorized to grow, cultivate, harvest, and sell medical and/or recreational marijuana (“ Marijuana ”) in the State of Nevada;

 

WHEREAS, Manager is engaged in the business of providing administrative, operational and management services to duly licensed grow facilities in compliance with the laws of the State of Nevada; and

 

WHEREAS, Company desires to engage Manager to render the Management Services (defined herein) and Manager desires to render the Management Services (defined herein) on behalf of Company, pursuant to the terms, covenants and conditions described herein.

 

 

AGREEMENT

  

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual terms, obligations and provisions set forth herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows:

 

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1.                Term; Right to Renew; Termination .

 

(a)              Term . This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a period of Three (3) years thereafter (the “ Term ”).

 

(b)              Manager Right to Renew . As long as no defaults remain uncured at the time of renewal, and said defaults may be cured pursuant to applicable provisions as set forth herein or said default is excused pursuant to the terms of Paragraph 22 hereof, Manager shall have the right to renew this Agreement (“Right to Renew”) for three additional three (3) year terms (individually referred to herein as the “ Subsequent Terms ”) by providing written notice of its intent to exercise its Right to Renew, to Company, at least ninety (90) days prior to the conclusion of each applicable Term.

 

(c)              Manager Termination . Manager shall have the right to terminate this Agreement prior to the end of any Term, by written notice to Company, stipulating the intended date of termination, upon the occurrence of any one of the following events: (i) in the event of a Company Default (defined herein); (ii) any grossly negligent or intentional or willful misconduct by Company; (iii) any Federal enforcement action described in Section 21 against Company; (iv) any change or revocation of State or local law, or any adverse change in the enforcement policies of the Federal government pertaining to the grow or cultivation of recreational or medicinal cannabis which shall have the effect of prohibiting the legal operation of the Grow Facilities; (v) Company’s failure to maintain its Grow License in good standing resulting in revocation of its Grow License.

 

(d)              Company Termination . Company shall have the right to terminate this Agreement prior to the end of the Term, by written notice to Manager, stipulating the intended date of termination, upon the occurrence of any one of the following events: (i) in the event of a Manager Default (defined herein); (ii) any failure to perform the contracted services hereunder or grossly negligent or intentional or willful misconduct by Manager; (iii) any Federal enforcement action described in Section 21 against Manager; (iv) any change or revocation of State or local law, which shall have the effect of prohibiting the legal operation of its Grow; (v) Company’s failure to maintain its Grow License in good standing resulting in revocation of its Grow License.

 

2.                Ownership of Marijuana and Marijuana Products . The Parties acknowledge and agree that all Marijuana and Marijuana Products grown, cultivated, harvested and produced by Manager at the Grow Facilities, shall remain the sole and exclusive property of Company. Neither Manager nor any of Manager’s agents, volunteers, employees or independent contractors is authorized to enter into any transaction for the sale or purchase of Marijuana or Marijuana Products grown, cultivated, harvested, prepared and produced at the Cultivation Facilities, nor any other contract or agreement binding Company.

 

3.                Obligations of Manager .

 

(a)              Commitment . Manager acknowledges and agrees it shall take any actions to ensure the effective, efficient and successful administration, operation and management of Company’s Grow Facilities, through the rendering of the Management Services contained herein.

 

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(b)              Compliance . Manager shall take all actions necessary in furtherance of, in compliance with, or otherwise in any way related to any change whatsoever in any applicable law, rule, statute, regulation, the entitlement and/or approval process, or other process or requirement relative to the procurement, entitlement, compliance, development, operation, or management of the Grow that comes into being, occurs, accrues, becomes effective, or otherwise becomes applicable or required after the Effective Date of this Agreement.

 

4.                Obligations of Company .

 

(a)              Compliance . Company shall take all actions necessary in furtherance of, in compliance with, or otherwise in any way related to any change whatsoever in any applicable law, rule, statute, regulation, the entitlement and/or approval process, or other process or requirement relative to the procurement, entitlement, compliance, development, operation, or management of its Grow Facility, that comes into being, occurs, accrues, becomes effective, or otherwise becomes applicable or required after the Effective Date of this Agreement.

 

(b)              Bookkeeping and Accounting . Company shall maintain its own separate accounting, bookkeeping, billing, collection, cash management, payroll, record-keeping services and annual audit services consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as it relates to its ownership of the Grow Facilities. (To comply with general accounting principles ) (G.A.A.P)

 

5.                Management Services . During the Term of this Agreement, Manager shall be responsible for the administration, operation and management of the Grow Facilities and shall provide all management services typically required by Grow Facilities of a similar type and size, including, but not limited to the following, which shall collectively be referred to herein as the “ Management Services ”, all with prior written approval from Company in each event:

 

(a)              Manager shall take any action necessary in furtherance of, in compliance with, or otherwise in any way related to any change whatsoever in any applicable law, rule, statute, regulation, the entitlement and/or approval process, or other process or requirement relative to the procurement, entitlement, compliance, development, operation, or management of the Grow Facilities that comes into being, occurs, accrues, becomes effective, or otherwise becomes applicable or required after the Effective Date.

 

(b)              Manager, on behalf of Company and at Company’s sole cost and expense, shall be responsible for selecting and contracting with any employees, third party consultants, independent contractors, vendors or service providers, which it deems to be necessary for the administration, operation and management of the Grow Facilities.

 

(c)              Manager shall implement all actions necessary to ensure the quality, safety and security of the Grow Facilities and Marijuana Plants. Manager shall be responsible for the management of engaging, training, evaluating and terminating employees and independent contractors of the Grow Facilities. Manager shall aide Company in sourcing with all independent contractors which Manager, in the exercise of its business judgment, deems necessary for the successful operation and management of the Grow Facilities, upon such terms and conditions as Manager in the exercise of its business judgment, deems necessary and advisable.

 

(d)              Manager shall implement all actions necessary to ensure all independent contractors of the Grow Facilities have acquired and maintain, in good standing at all times, any required Nevada licenses (“ Agent Cards ”); however, Company shall be responsible for the online filing of all applications for the acquisition of or renewal of Agent Cards. Company shall also be responsible for all costs and expenses related to the online filing of any such applications for the acquisition or renewal of an Agent Card for all of its independent contractors of the Grow Facilities. Company warrants that all employees and independent contractors shall maintain any required Agent Cards in good standing at all times.

 

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(e)              Manager shall be responsible for logistics management, product procurement, product inventory management, administration and operation of the Grow Facilities including, but not limited to the cultivation, harvest, preparation and packaging, of Marijuana, in complete compliance with the State of Nevada and all other rules, requirements and regulations, on behalf of the Company. Company will provide and manage track and trace software including providing tags for plants.

 

(f)               Manager shall prepare all documents and compliance forms requested by Company whether or not they are required or requested by federal or state regulatory authorities, including tax forms and documentation as it relates to the Grow Facilities and shall respond to such requests within seven (7) business days. Company will provide detailed explanation of the purpose and training to complete any requested documents and compliance forms.

 

(g)              Manager shall be responsible for the daily administration, operation and management of all aspects of the Grow. Company shall be responsible for the costs, fees and expenses, which Company deems, in its sole discretion, necessary for the ongoing operation of the Grow, including supplies, equipment, materials, goods and testing.

 

6.                Costs and Expenses Related to the Grow Facilities . The Parties acknowledge and agree there is a great deal of cost and expense related to the maintenance, operation, and cultivation of the Grow Facilities, as well as the ongoing cultivation, harvest, preparation, storage and security of Marijuana in compliance with the terms and covenants contained herein, local and state regulations, and the State of Nevada. In rendering the Management Services described herein, Company shall be responsible for the ongoing costs and expenses related to the planting, cultivation, harvest, preparation, production, packaging, storage and security of Marijuana on behalf of Company. Such costs and expenses may include, but shall not be limited to expenditures related to the acquisition of seeds and nutrients, maintenance, utilities, equipment, storage and all costs and expenses related to the requisite security, staff labor, packaging, in compliance with local and state rules and regulations and the ensuring that any and all fixtures, equipment, and mechanical equipment used in connection with the facility are maintained and are in good working order during the term hereof. Such equipment may include, but might not be limited to: equipment for fertilization, irrigation, chillers, HVAC, fans, lighting systems, and any automated systems used in connection with the facility and or accounting and / or fertigation servicing.

 

7.                Costs and Expenses Related to the Grow Management . The Parties acknowledge and agree there are costs related to the management of the Grow, in compliance with the terms and covenants contained herein, local and state regulations, and the State of Nevada. In rendering the Management Services described herein, Company shall be responsible for the ongoing costs and expenses related to the management and oversight of the Grow. Such costs and expenses may include, but shall not be limited to, expenditures related to management personnel sufficient to competently manage and oversee the overall grow operation on a daily basis, in compliance with local and state rules and regulations, as well as the State of Nevada laws, and as required in Company’s sole discretion. At the Sole decision to be pre-approved by company. In addition, unless otherwise specified hereunder, Company shall reimburse Manager for all pre-approved reasonable and necessary actual expenses incurred by Manager in the provision of Services and performance of this Agreement, including but not limited to expenses related to personnel, training of personnel, Manager’s regulatory and/or licensing fees incurred in the performance of this Agreement, insurance related to the performance of this Agreement, and products and/or equipment procured or supplied by Manager, upon Manager's presentation to Company of an itemized accounting of such expenses with reasonable supporting data; and provided that Manager shall obtain Company’s written authorization prior to incurring any related expenses to the provision of Services or performance of this Agreement. Absent emergency circumstances requiring immediate action, Company shall provide notice of acceptance or rejection of said request in writing to Manager within three (3) days of said request.

 

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8.                Management Fees . The Parties acknowledge and agree as good and valuable compensation for Manager taking the actions necessary to render the Management Services, on behalf of Company, pursuant to this Agreement, Company shall pay to Manager the “ Management Fees ” further described in Exhibit “A” attached and incorporated herein by reference. In complete compliance with the State of Nevada, nothing contained herein shall be construed to be profit sharing or any other profit splitting which would violate Company’s status or its status of good standing. The Parties shall periodically determine the Management Fees as the Parties mutually deem necessary for the ongoing and successful management, governance, administration and operation of the Grow Facilities.

 

9.                Exclusive Contractual Commitment . The Parties acknowledge and agree, Manager shall be Company’s exclusive provider of Management Services for the management, administration, governance and operation of its Amargosa Grow Facilities and the company shall be Manger’s sole and exclusive client of management services for the management, administration, governance and operation of any Nevada marijuana related business, unless mutually agreed upon. Manger acknowledges and agrees that all actions to be taken by manager shall be at the company’s sole discretion to approve or disapprove.

 

10.             Independent Contractor Status; Authority .

 

(a)              The relationship of Manager to Company is that of an independent contractor and none of the provisions of this Agreement shall be construed to or shall create a relationship of agency, representation, joint venture, ownership, control or employment between the Parties, and it is understood and agreed that Manager is at all times acting and performing the Management Services pursuant to this Agreement as an independent contractor and not as an employee or control person of Company, and for all purposes, including federal and state tax purposes, Manager will not be treated as an employee with respect to the rendering of the Management Services. As such, Company shall not withhold taxes with respect to Manager’s Compensation hereunder. Company shall not control or direct the manner or methods by which Manager performs the Management Services set forth in this Agreement; however, Manager shall be responsible for performing the Management Services in a manner so as, at all times, to ensure that the contemplated Management Services are completed and performed in a competent, efficient and satisfactory manner.

 

(b)              The Parties expressly agree that Company has not established the specific methods of how Manager should perform the Management Services pursuant to this Agreement. Company is relying on Manager’s knowledge, experience and expertise as an expert in the management and operation of cultivation facilities. Further, the Parties agree that Company has not provided Manager with training with respect to the Management Services which Manager shall render on behalf of Company, pursuant to this Agreement.

 

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11.             Representations, Warranties and Covenants of Company . Company represents, warrants, and covenants to Manager, with the understanding Manager is relying upon such representations, warranties, and covenants that (a) Company has the full right, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement and be bound by the terms of this Agreement without the consent of any other person or entity; (b) the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance by Company of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement do not and will not constitute a breach of or a default under any other agreement or obligation applicable to Company; (c) upon execution and delivery of this Agreement by Company, this Agreement will constitute the valid and binding obligation of Company; (d) all information supplied by Company or its agents to Manager or its agents will be true, complete, and correct and will not fail to state a material fact necessary to make any of such information not misleading; (e) Manager will owe no duty whatsoever to any spouse, entity, trust, owner, or other person affiliated with Company that is not designated in this Agreement as Company; (f) Company is and will be the sole owner of any and all other information, documents, applications, data, schematics, diagrams, and the like used by Manager or its affiliates pursuant to or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of this Agreement; (g) there are no actions, suits, proceedings, or investigations pending or, to the knowledge of Company, threatened against or involving Company, brought by Company, affecting Company, or any of the rights and obligations described therein, at law or in equity or before or by any federal, state, municipal, or other governmental department, commission, board, agency, or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, nor has any such action, suit, proceeding, or investigation been pending during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding the Effective Date of this Agreement; and (h) Company shall be solely responsible for any excise, transfer, sales or similar tax with respect to the Deliverables.

 

Company shall maintain Company’s Facility and all equipment in good working condition to ensure the cultivation of high-quality marijuana plants. For purposes of this Section, good working condition shall mean that the Facility: (i) shall meet or exceed all required security and safety laws, codes and regulations; (ii) contain sufficient and functioning grow lamps and timers; (iii) contain sufficient, functioning and programmable temperature, CO2, humidity and/or light control mechanisms; and (iv) contain sufficient and functioning plant hydration and fertigation systems, all as necessary and in compliance with applicable law. 

 

12.             Representations, Warranties and Covenants of Manager . Manager represents, warrants, and covenants to Company, with the understanding Company is relying upon such representations, warranties, and covenants that (a) Manager has the full right, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement and be bound by the terms of this Agreement without the consent of any other person or entity; (b) the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance by Manager of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement do not and will not constitute a breach of or a default under any other agreement or obligation applicable to Manager; (c) upon execution and delivery of this Agreement by Manager, this Agreement will constitute the valid and binding obligation of Manager; (d) all information supplied by Manager or its agents to Company or its agents will be true, complete, and correct and will not fail to state a material fact necessary to make any of such information not misleading; and (e) Company will owe no duty whatsoever to any spouse, entity, trust, owner, or other person affiliated with Manager that is not designated in this Agreement as Manager.

 

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13.             Indemnification . The Parties acknowledge and agree that Company shall indemnify and hold manager, its members, its successors and assigns harmless from and against all losses, costs, damages, claims, lawsuits and liabilities arising in connection with any third party claims concerning the Company arising prior to, or after the Effective Date of this Agreement (collectively referred to as the “ Claim ”) if the basis of such Claim stems from any act or omission of Company, its Directors, Principal Officers, Members, Managers or agents. Company shall be solely responsible for all reasonable attorney’s fees, costs and expenses incurred by Manager in defense of any such Claim.

 

14.             Confidential Information . The Manager acknowledges that, the Company shall produce, develop, implement and have access to material, records, data and information not generally available to the public (“ Confidential Information ”). Accordingly, the Manager shall hold in confidence and will not directly or indirectly disclose, use, copy or make lists of any such Confidential Information except to the extent authorized in writing by the Company, or as required by law or any competent administrative agency, or as otherwise is reasonably necessary or appropriate in connection with the performance pursuant to this Agreement. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, concepts or theories, employee training materials and programs, processes for growing, cultivation and production of marijuana, processes for education and support, policies and procedures, specifications, calculations, data, notes and memoranda, code books, methods of operation, strategies and plans, contracts, financial information, professional fee information, salary and compensation information, cost and profit information, record keeping practices, software, administrative and operational matters and practices, customer and vendor information, development and research work, marketing programs, plans, proposals, and other information about internal systems, processes, concepts, practices, and procedures or other confidential information. Notwithstanding, said Information concerning growing practices, cultivation and production of marijuana utilized by Manager at times prior to the date hereof, or practices incorporated by Manager during the term hereof that do not utilize Confidential Information of the Company, shall be specifically excepted from the definition of Confidential Information shall be free to utilized its historic growing experience with third party contracts during the term hereof, or after the termination of this Agreement.

 

(a) Radius Clause of (50) miles from Grow facility at 950 Anvil Road Amargosa Valley, NV 89020 agrees not to enter into or start a similar grow facility upon termination or resignation ( time of 6 months ).
(b) All operations are considered trade secrets and are confidential. Any and all sensitive information such as business practices, customer / client lists, upcoming grows, and products.

 

15.             Company Default; Manager Remedies . If Company breaches this Agreement or fails to perform any of its covenants and obligations under this Agreement, and such failure is not cured within thirty (30) days (or sooner if required by law) after receipt of written notice from Manager to Company identifying such failure or non-performance (each, a “ Company Default ”), Manager may, at its sole option and in its sole discretion, elect to: (i) pursue all remedies available at law and equity (including without limitation, action for damages and specific performance) in a court of competent jurisdiction; (ii) seek resolution and remedies as provided in Section 19 herein; or (iii) terminate this Agreement, effective immediately. Any action for damages by Manager shall, upon prevailing, include Manager’s attorneys’ fees, cost, and expert fees and any other actual out of pocket cost of Manager associated with the work completed on behalf of Manager in entering into this Agreement and the consummation of this transaction.

 

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16.             Manager Default; Company Remedies . If Manager breaches this Agreement or fails to perform any of its covenants and obligations under this Agreement, and such failure is not cured within thirty (30) days (or sooner if required by law) after receipt of written notice from Company to Manager identifying such failure or non-performance (each, a “ Manager Default ”), Company may, at its sole option and in its sole discretion, elect to (i) pursue all remedies available at law and equity (including without limitation, action for damages and specific performance) in a court of competent jurisdiction; (ii) seek resolution and remedies as provided in Section 19 herein; or (iii) terminate this Agreement, effective immediately. Any action for damages by Company shall, upon prevailing, include Company’s attorneys’ fees, cost, and expert fees and any other actual out of pocket cost of Company associated with the work completed on behalf of Company in entering into this Agreement and the consummation of this transaction.

 

17.             Alternative Dispute Resolution . The Parties acknowledge and agree, when elected by the non-defaulting Party, pursuant to Section 17 or Section 18 herein, the Parties agree to attempt to resolve any such dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement by mediation. In the event such dispute cannot be resolved by mediation, at Manager’s sole discretion, it may elect to have the dispute determined by arbitration using the rules of the American Arbitration Association with three (3) arbitrators selected in accordance with such rules, the venue for which will be in Las Vegas, Nevada. If Manager elects to proceed with arbitration, the Parties agree the arbitration judgment will be final and binding upon the Parties and may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

 

18.             Notices . Any notices, demands, or communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and delivered in person, transmitted by facsimile, electronic mail or mailed via Federal Express or similar overnight delivery service, or by U.S. registered or certified mail (return receipt requested), to the Parties at their respective addresses as set forth herein. Any such notices shall be deemed to have been duly given on the earlier of: (i) the date of its receipt; (ii) the date of its read receipt; or (iii) the date that is two (2) days after its mailing as provided herein.

 

19.             Federal Government Action . The Parties hereby acknowledge that they are aware of and fully understand that despite the State of Nevada’s medical and recreational marijuana laws and the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Nevada marijuana growers, cultivators, transporters, distributors or possessors may still be arrested by federal officers and prosecuted under federal law. In the event of Federal arrest, seizure or prosecution action associated with the Parties’ activities described herein, the Parties hereby agree to hold each other harmless and agree to be individually responsible for any attorney’s fees associated with defending such actions. The Parties also hereby agree to waive illegality as a defense to any contract enforcement action.

 

20.             Force Majeure . Both Parties shall be excused from the performance of their obligations under this Agreement to the extent that such performance is prevented by Force Majeure, and the nonperforming Party promptly provides written notice of the prevention to the other Party. Such excuse shall be continued so long as the condition constituting Force Majeure continues and the nonperforming Party takes reasonable efforts to remove the condition. For purposes of this Agreement, “Force Majeure” means conditions beyond a Party’s reasonable control or ability to plan for, including acts of God, war, terrorism, civil commotion, labor strike or lock-out, epidemic, failure or default of public utilities or common carriers, and destruction of production facilities or materials by fire, earthquake, and storm or like catastrophe.

 

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21.             Governing Law and Jurisdiction . This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada. Each of the Parties hereto consents to jurisdiction in Clark County, Nevada for the enforcement of this Agreement and matters pertaining to the transaction and activities contemplated hereby.

 

22.             Attorneys’ Fees . Should any arbitration or litigation be commenced between the Parties to this contract concerning the rights and duties of either Party in relation to the this Agreement, the substantially prevailing Party in the arbitration or litigation shall be entitled to (in addition to any other relief that may be granted) a reasonable sum as and for attorneys’ fees in the arbitration or litigation, which sum shall be determined by the court or other person presiding in the arbitration or litigation or in a separate action brought for that purpose.

 

23.             Good Faith . The Parties hereto agree to operate in good faith to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement. Any consent required under this Agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld.

 

24.             Waiver . The failure of a Party to enforce any provision of this Agreement at any time, to exercise any election or option provided herein, or to require at any time the performance of any provisions herein will not in any way constitute a waiver of such provision.

 

25.             Severability . If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever, the remaining provisions shall remain valid and unimpaired, and shall continue in full force and effect.

 

26.             Amendment . This Agreement may be amended at any time in writing by mutual agreement of the Parties.

 

27.             Assignment . This Agreement may be assigned in its entirety at any time in writing by mutual agreement of the Parties.

 

28.             Entire Agreement . This Agreement contains all of the terms and conditions agreed upon by the Parties hereto and this Agreement supersedes all other agreements oral or otherwise regarding the subject matter hereof.

 

29.             Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be taken to be an original; but such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same document.

 

30.             Miscellaneous . In the event of any majority transfer of the voting rights or control of Company’s business, regardless of the form of such transfer, this Agreement will remain in force and effect. In the event of sale of all applicable license(s), or any occurrence that results in the termination of Manager, except as otherwise provided for hereunder, Manager shall be entitled to an immediate and complete acceleration of its rights, including payment of all past, current and future Cultivation Fees for all existing but unharvested inventory that would otherwise be due to Manager had the termination not occurred, as calculated on the then-current Fee structure at the time of termination.

 

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31.             Respondent Superior. DM Enterprise LLC will be liable for the consequence of any act done by it’s independent contractors in the ordinary course of their duties and responsbilites.

 

 

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MANAGER:

DM Enterprises, LLC,

a Nevada limited liability company

 

 

 

By: /s/ Douglas E. Warren

Name: Douglas E. Warren

Its: President

 

 

 

 

COMPANY:

MJ Holdings Inc,

a Nevada limited liability company

 

 

By: /s/ Paris Balaouras

Name:      Paris Balaouras     

Its:           CEO       

 

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EXHIBIT “A”

 

Description of Management Fees

 

 

The Parties acknowledge and agree, pursuant to the terms, obligations and covenants described herein, Company shall pay to Manager, the following Management Fees:

 

1. A management fee of 12% of gross yield sales due from each harvest, payable 6% in cash and 6% in MJNE common stock.

 

2. An annual bonus fee payable only in MJNE common stock of:
a. 2% of gross yield sales if annual sales exceed $10M, but are less than $12.5M.
b. 3.5% of gross yield sales if annual sales exceed $12.5M, but are less than $15.0M.
c. 5% of gross yield sales if annual sales exceed $15M.
d. Notwithstanding, in event of a sale of the business or the Company, the above described annual bonuses shall be prorated based upon the then average monthly gross sales times twelve (12), to determine the threshold pro-rated payment.

 

 

3. All management fees and annual bonus fees payable in MJNE common stock shall be payable based upon the 30-day trailing average closing price prior to each payment date. All fees are payable within 30 days of harvest or when final sale of product(s) is/are received by MJ Holdings, Inc. or affiliated company.

 

a. In the event of sale or a business combination of the Company, any and all stock options or non-vested options, shall accelerate in vesting.

 

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Exhibit 10.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 31.1

 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CERTIFICATION

 

I, Paris Balaouras, certify that:

 

1.   I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of MJ Holdings, Inc.;

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

  a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

  

Dated: November 14, 2018  
   
/s/ Paris Balaouras  
Name: Paris Balaouras  
Title: Chief Executive Officer  

Exhibit 31.2

 

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CERTIFICATION

 

I, John R. Wheeler, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of MJ Holdings, Inc.;

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

  a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

  

Dated: November 14, 2018  
   
/s/  John R. Wheeler  
Name: John R. Wheeler  
Title: Chief Financial Officer  

Exhibit 32.1

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Paris Balaouras, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Quarterly Report of MJ Holdings, Inc. on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2018, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in such Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of MJ Holdings, Inc.

 

Dated: November 14, 2018  
   
/s/ Paris Balaouras  
Name: Paris Balaouras  
Title: Chief Executive Officer  

 

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to MJ Holdings, Inc. and will be retained by MJ Holdings, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

 

Exhibit 32.2

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, John R. Wheeler, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Quarterly Report of MJ Holdings, Inc. on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2018, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in such Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of MJ Holdings, Inc.

 

Dated: November 14, 2018  
   
/s/  John R. Wheeler  
Name: John R. Wheeler  
Title: Chief Financial Officer  

 

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to MJ Holdings, Inc. and will be retained by MJ Holdings, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.