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 MARCH 31, 2019

 

OR

 

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

 

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-55900

 

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.)

 

1300 South Jones Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada 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, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock   MJNE    OTCQB 

 

As of November 15, 2019, there were 64,624,781 shares of our Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

  

MJ HOLDINGS, INC.

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019

 

INDEX

 

  PAGE
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION   
 
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)  1
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 5
   
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations  13
   
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk  18
   
Item 4. Controls and Procedures  19
   
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION   
   
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings 20
   
Item 1A.  Risk Factors  20
   
Item 2. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities; Use of Proceeds from Registered Securities  20
   
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities  20
   
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures  20
   
Item 5. Other Information   20
   
Item 6. Exhibits  21
   
EXHIBIT INDEX  21
   
SIGNATURES  22

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

 

MJ HOLDINGS, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

    March 31,
2019,
    December 31,
2018,
 
    (unaudited)        
ASSETS            
Current assets                
Cash   $ 969,045     $ 56,656  
Accounts receivable     -       -  
Inventory     1,746,402       1,587,852  
Prepaid expense     408,772       481,216  
Prepaid Inventory     150,524       337,560  
Total current assets     3,274,743       2,463,284  
                 
Property and equipment, net     3,646,395       2,628,951  
Intangible assets, net     300,000       300,000  
Goodwill     -       -  
Marketable Securities - available for sale     150,000       150,000  
Deposits     193,633       138,634  
Right to Use Asset     1,369,260       -  
                 
Total assets   $ 8,934,031     $ 5,680,869  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Current liabilities                
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   $ 730,202     $ 619,202  
Customer Deposit     386,416       386,416  
Current portion of long-term notes payable     562,010       312,905  
Short-term notes payable - related party     85,000       -  
Operating Lease, current portion     156,161       -  
Deferred revenue     5,200       -  
Total current liabilities     1,924,988       1,318,523  
                 
Non-current liabilities                
Long-term notes payable, net of current portion     1,782,964       1,036,101  
Operating Lease Long Term, net of current portion     1,404,348       -  
Deferred Rent     -       204,026  
                 
Total non-current liabilities     3,187,312       1,240,127  
                 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 5)                
                 
Total liabilities     5,112,300       2,558,650  
                 
Commitments and contingencies     -       -  
                 
Stockholders’ equity                
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized 2,500 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding at  March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively     -       -  
Series A convertible Preferred stock $1,000 slated value, 2,500 authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding     -       -  
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 95,000,000 shares authorized, 50,910,382 and 70,894,146 shares issued, issuable, and outstanding at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively     50,910       70,894  
Additional paid-in capital     10,937,758       10,921,774  
Subscription receivable     1,350,000       -  
Accumulated deficit     (8,516,937 )     (7,870,449 )
Total stockholders’ equity     3,821,731       3,122,219  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 8,934,031     $ 5,680,869  

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. 

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MJ HOLDINGS, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

  

    For three months ending  
    March 31,  
    2019     2018  
             
Revenue, net   $ 580,228     $ -  
                 
Operating expenses                
Direct costs of revenue     516,007       -  
General and administrative     619,666       191,764  
Depreciation     92,282       -  
Marketing and selling     (38,920 )     9,515  
Total operating expenses     1,189,034       201,279  
                 
Operating loss     (608,806 )     (201,279 )
                 
Other income (expense)                
Interest expense     (37,694 )     (204 )
Interest income     12       -  
Total other income (expense)     (37,682 )     (204 )
                 
Net loss before income taxes     (646,488 )     (201,075 )
Provision for income tax     -       -  
Net loss   $ (646,488 )   $ (201,075 )
                 
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.00 )
                 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic and diluted     62,685,347       62,981,679  

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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MJ HOLDINGS, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

    2019     2018  
Cash Flows from Operating Activities                
Net loss   $ (646,488 )   $ (201,075 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:                
Amortization of right to use asset     32,211       -  
Amortization of deferred rent     -       53,033  
Common stock and options issued for services     16,000       1,086  
Depreciation     92,282       -  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Inventory     (158,550 )     (252,461 )
Prepaid expenses and prepaid inventory     259,480       (252,461 )
Deposits     (54,999 )     3,750  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     90,999       (66,132 )
Deferred revenue     5,200       341,216  
Deferred rent     (7,150 )     341,216  
Operating lease     (37,838 )     341,216  
Net cash used in operating activities     (408,147 )     (373,044 )
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities                
Payment for leasehold improvements     (209,726 )     (22,914 )
Net cash used in investing activities     (209,726 )     (22,914 )
                 
Financing activities                
Proceeds from notes payable     201,000       -  
Repayment of notes payable     (20,032 )     -  
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock     1,350,000       286,501  
Proceeds from the common stock to be issued     -       100,000  
Repayment of convertible note due to related party     -       (900,000 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities     1,530,968       (513,499 )
                 
Net change in cash     912,389       (909,457 )
                 
Cash, beginning of period     56,656       2,513,863  
                 
Cash, end of period   $ 969,045     $ 1,604,406  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:                
Interest paid   $ -     $ -  
Income taxes paid   $ -     $ -  
                 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:                
Return and cancellation of common stock   $ 20,000     $ -  
Right to use asset obtained in exchange for operating lease obligation   $ 1,598,347     $ -  
Financed Purchases of property and equipment   $ 900,000     $ -  

  

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MJ Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

For three months ending March 31, 2018

 

    Preferred Stock     Common Stock Issuable     Common Stock     Additional paid in     Subscription     Accumulated     Total  
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Capital     Payable     Deficit     Amount  
Balance at  December 31, 2017     -       -       -       400,000       62,675,407       62,675       1,704,764       -       (362,521 )     1,804,918  
Issuance of common stock for services     -       -       -       -       1,448       1       1,085       -       -       1,086  
Issuance of common stock for stock subscriptions payable     -       -       -       100,000       382,001       383       286,118       -       -       386,501  
Net loss for the period ended March 31, 2018     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (201,075 )     (201,075 )
Balance at March 31 , 2018     -       -       -       500,000       63,058,856       63,059       1,991,967       -       (563,596 )     1,991,430  

 

MJ Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

For three months ending March 31, 2019

 

    Preferred Stock     Common Stock Issuable     Common Stock     Additional paid in     Subscription     Accumulated        
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Capital     Receivable     Deficit     Total  
Balance at  December 31, 2018     -       -       -       -       70,894,146       70,894       10,921,774       -       (7,870,449 )     3,122,219  
Issuance of common stock for services     -       -       -       -       16,236       16       15,984       -       -       16,000  
Issuance of common stock for stock subscriptions payable     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       1,350,000       -       1,350,000  
Return of common stock  for cash     -       -       -       -       (20,000,000 )     (20,000 )     -       -       -       (20,000 )
Net loss for the period ended March 31, 2019     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (646,488 )     (646,488 )
Balance at March 31 , 2019     -       -       -       -       50,910,382       50,910       10,937,758       1,350,000       (8,516,937 )     3,821,731  

 

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MJ HOLDINGS, INC.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018

(Unaudited)

 

Note 1 — Nature of the Business

 

MJ Holdings Inc. (OTC Pink: MJNE. the “Company”, “we”, “us”) is a publicly-traded, cannabis holding company providing cultivation management, licensing support, production management and asset and infrastructure development – currently in the Las Vegas market. It is our intention to grow our business and provide a 360-degree spectrum of infrastructure (including: cultivation, production management, dispensaries and consulting services) through: the acquisition of existing companies; joint ventures with existing companies possessing complementary expertise, and/or through the development of new opportunities. (See Subsequent Events for highlights of major events subsequent to March 31, 2019)

 

Note 2 — Basis of Presentation

 

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, 2018, has been derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as of that date.

 

The unaudited condensed 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, 2018, that was filed with the SEC on October 16, 2019. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2019, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year or any further periods.

 

The unaudited Condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned 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, 2018. There were no material changes to our significant accounting policies during the interim period ended March 31, 2019.

 

Note 3 — Going Concern

 

The Company has recurring net losses, which have resulted in an accumulated deficit of $8,516,937 as of March 31, 2019. The Company incurred a net loss of $646,488 and negative cash flows from operations of $408,147 for the period ended March 31, 2019. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of one year from the issuance of the financial statements. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company’s ability to further implement its business plan, raise capital, and generate revenues. The Financial Statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

 

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The Company’s current capital resources include cash, and inventories. Historically, the Company has financed its operations principally through det and/or equity markets.

 

Note 4 — Inventory

 

At March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, inventory consisted of finished goods that amounted to $1,746,402, and $1,587,852, respectively. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. We determine cost on the basis of the first in first out method. The Company periodically reviews inventories for obsolescence and any inventories identified as obsolete are reserved or written off.

 

Note 5 — Prepayments, Customer Deposits and Deposits

 

Prepaid Expenses

 

In February 2018, the Company began discussions with an unrelated third-party regarding designing, purchasing, and reselling greenhouses. The Company provided expertise in constructing green houses, and the other party advised that it would enter into an agreement to design, procure, and operate greenhouses. 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. As of March 31, 2019, the Company had received $386,416 in deposits from the purchasers, which were recorded as customer deposits on the balance sheet, and had paid $335,083 expenses related to the design, purchase and resale of the green houses, which expenses were recorded as prepaid expenses.

 

Management Agreement

 

In April of 2018, the Company entered into a management agreement with the holder of a State of Nevada cultivation In April of 2018, the Company entered into a management agreement with the holder of a State of Nevada cultivation license (the “Licensed Operator”), so that the Company can lawfully engage in the cultivation of marijuana for sale under the laws of the State of Nevada. The term of the agreement was for eight years, pursuant to which the Licensed Operator has engaged the Company to develop, manage and operate a licensed cultivation facility on three-acres of property owned by the Licensed Operator. In January of this year the Company terminated the existing management agreement and entered into a Cultivation and Sales Agreement, Consulting Agreement and Equipment Lease Agreement with the Licensed Operator (collectively the “Agreements”)

 

Upon completion of the construction of the outdoor cultivation facility, at the Company’s sole cost and expense, and receipt of the appropriate approvals from the local and state authorities, the Company began cultivating marijuana in August of 2018. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the Company agreed to generate sales of at least $2,000,000 per year from product cultivated from the outdoor cultivation facility. The Licensed Operator may terminate the agreement, in accordance with the terms of the Agreements, if the Company does not generate at least $2,000,000 in annual revenues. The Company may cure a breach of this provision by paying 10% of the revenue shortfall to the Licensed Operator. Pursuant to the Agreements, 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 initial 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 facility began cultivating in August of 2018, the Company became obligated to pay the Licensed Operator $7,000 per month for compliance, security, and other administrative costs incurred by the Licensed Operator during the term of the Agreements. The Company recorded the $300,000 paid to the Licensed Operator as prepaid expenses. The balance of the prepaid expenses as of March 31, 2019 is $68,689.

 

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In order to develop and manage the three-acre outdoor facility, the Company, in March of 2018, entered into a management services agreement with a Nevada limited liability company (the “Manager”) to provide operational oversight and cultivation management for the Company’s three-acre outdoor cultivation facility. The term of the agreement was for three years. The Manager was entitled to receive compensation equal to twelve percent of the gross yield sales from each harvest with six percent payable in the form of cash and six percent payable in the form of the Company’s common stock.  In May of 2019 the Company and the Manager agreed to terminate the existing management agreement. The Company agreed to pay to the Manager total compensation equaling $318,000 upon termination of the management agreement in the form of $159,000 in cash and shares of the Company’s common stock with a value $159,000.

  

Deposits

 

As of March 31, 2019, the Company had a total of $193,633 on deposit. These consist of rent deposits and deposit on contractual obligations.

 

Note 6 — Property and equipment

 

Property and equipment at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 consisted of the following:

 

    March 31,
2019
    December 31,
2018
 
Leasehold Improvements   $ 63,816     $ 17,535  
Machinery and Equipment     924,496       919,782  
Building and Land     2,500,000       1,500,000  
Furniture and Fixtures     374,327       314,890  
Total property and equipment     3,862,639       17,535  
                 
Less: Accumulated depreciation     (216,244 )     (123,256 )
Property and equipment, net   $ 3,646,395     $ 2,628,951  

 

Depreciation expense for the three months ending March 31, 2019 and 2018 was $92,282 and $0, respectively.

 

Note 7 — Intangible Assets

 

In October 2016, Red Earth, LLC (“Red Earth”) a subsidiary for the Company, entered into an Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement with the owner of a provisional Medical Marijuana Establishment Registration Certificate (the “Provisional Grow License”) issued by the state of Nevada for the cultivation of medical marijuana for $300,000. To initiate the purchase and transfer the Provisional Grow License, the Company 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 Provisional Grow License.

 

In April 2018, the State of Nevada finalized and approved the transfer of the provisional cultivation license to Red Earth. In July 2018, we completed the first phase of construction on this facility and we received a City of Las Vegas Business License to operate a marijuana cultivation facility. In August 2019, we entered into a membership interest purchase agreement to sell forty-nine (49%) percent of Red Earth to an unrelated third party (See Note 14  Subsequent Events for further description of the transaction) We expect to obtain final approvals towards perfecting the cultivation license from the State of Nevada and City of Las Vegas regulatory authorities by the end of the first quarter of 2020, but we can provide no assurances on the receipt and/or timing of the final approvals.

 

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Note 8 — Marketable Securities – available for sale

 

On August 13, 2018, the Company entered into a Stock Exchange Agreement with Healthier Choices Management Corp. (HCMC) to acquire 1,500,000,000 shares of Healthier Choices’ common stock in exchange for 85,714 shares of Healthier Choices 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. The Company recorded the 85,714 shares of HCMC common stock as an available for sale security and intends to mark the value to market each reporting period based on the current market value of its held shares in Healthier Choices. As of the transaction date, the price as quoted on the OTC Markets for Healthier Choices common stock was $0.0001 per share.

 

Note 9 — Notes Payable

 

Notes payable as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 consist of the following:

 

    March 31, 2019     December 31,
2018
 
             
Note payable bearing interest at 6.50%, originated November 1, 2018, due on October 31, 2023 originally $1,100,000   $ 1,094,974     $ 1,099,006  
Note payable bearing interest at 5.0%, originated January 17, 2019, due on January 31, 2022     750,000       -  
Note payable bearing interest at 5.00%, originated October 17, 2018, due on October 16, 2019     250,000     250,000  
Note payable bearing interest at 0.0%, originated February 14, 2019, due on August 16, 2019     100,000       -  
Note payable - “related party” bearing interest at 0.0%, originated February 1, 2019, due on July 31, 2019     85,000       -  
Note payable bearing interest at 9.0%, originated January 17, 2019, due on January 16, 2020     150,000       -  
Total notes payable   $ 2,429,974     $ 1,349,006  
Less: current portion     (647,010 )     (312,905 )
                 
Long-term notes payable   $ 1,782,964     $ 1,036,101  

 

On January 17, 2019, the Company executed a promissory note for $750,000 with FR Holdings LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company. The note pays interest of 5.0% per annum, payable in regular monthly installments of $3,125, due on or before the same day of each month beginning February 1, 2019 until January 31, 2022 at which the entire principal and any then accrued interest thereon shall be due and payable.

 

On February 14, 2019, the Company executed a short-term promissory note for $100,000 with Stran & Company. The note bears no interest during the first 90 days. Thereafter, interest shall accrue on the unpaid principal balance at a fixed rate of 0.5% per month. The note was paid in full on April 1, 2019.

 

On February 01, 2019 per agreement the Company executed a short-term promissory note for $101,000 with Roll On LLC., who is a related party. The note bears no interest. The balance as of March 31, 2019 is $85,000. The note was paid in full on April 1, 2019.

 

On January 17, 2019 the Company executed a short-term promissory note for $150,000 with Let’s Roll Holdings, LLC. The note bears an interest rate of 9.0% per annum and is due and payable in full plus accrued interest on January 16, 2020.

 

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Note 10 — Commitments and Contingencies

  

Operating Leases

 

The Company leases a production / warehouse facility under a non-cancelable operating lease that expire in June 2027. Future minimal rental and lease commitments under non-cancelable operating leases with terms in excess of one year as of March 31, 2019, are as follows:

 

    Amount  
Fiscal year ending December 31:        
2019   $ 230,640  
2020     230,640  
2021     230,640  
2022     230,755  
2023     230,986  
Thereafter     812,328  
Less payments made first quarter 2019     57,660  
Total minimum lease payments   $ 1,908,329  

 

Rental expense is accounted for on the straight-line method. Rent expense, incurred pursuant to operating leases for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, was $62,585 and $53,033 respectively. 

 

Litigation

 

From time to time, the Company may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. When the Company is aware of a claim or potential claim, it assesses the likelihood of any loss or exposure. If it is probable that a loss will result and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, the Company will record a liability for the loss. I addition to the estimated loss, the liability includes probable and estimable legal cost associated with the claim or potential claim. Litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm the Company business. There is no pending litigation involving the Company at this time.

  

Note 11 — Preferred Stock

 

Preferred stock, par value $0.001, 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares outstanding as of March 31, 2019.

 

Series A convertible Preferred stock $1,000 stated value, 2,500 authorized, no shares outstanding as of March 31, 2019.

 

Note 12 — Common Stock

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company issued 16,236 shares of Company’s common stock in exchange for professional services valued at $16,000.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company had received back from a shareholder 20,000,000 shares of Company’s common stock in exchange for $20,000.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company received cash proceeds related to stock subscriptions payable of $1,350,000. Subsequent to the period end, the Company issued 2,700,000 shares of common stock in full satisfaction of the subscription payable.

 

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Note 13 — Warrants and Options

 

Warrants

 

Prior to the Reverse Merger, the Company had issued warrants to acquire 166,665 shares of common stock as compensation for consulting services. The warrants expire between July 2019 and October 2019 and have exercise prices in excess of $2.50 per share. As of the date of this filing all outstanding warrants have expired. A summary of the warrants issued, exercised and expired are below:

 

          Weighted  
          Avg.  
          Exercise  
    Shares     Price  
Balance at December 31, 2018     166,665     $ 5.88  
Issued            
Exercised            
Expired            
Balance at March 31, 2019     166,665     $ 5.88  

 

Stock Options

 

In July 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 a term of three years. A summary of the options issued, exercised and expired are below:

 

          Weighted  
          Avg.  
          Exercise  
    Shares     Price  
Balance at December 31, 2018     10,000     $ 1.20  
Issued            
Exercised            
Expired            
Balance at March 31, 2019     10,000     $ 1.20  

  

Note 14 — Subsequent Events  

 

The following material events occurred subsequent to the quarter ended March 31, 2019 

 

In April of 2019, we consummated our purchase of an approximately 50-acre, commercial trailer and RV park (the “Trailer Park”) in close proximity to our Amargosa Valley cultivation facilities. The Trailer Park can accommodate up to 90 trailers and RV’s. There presently are 17 occupied trailers in the Trailer Park, and, we are making necessary upgrades to bring additional units to the facility to provide housing for our farm personnel. We purchased the Park for a total of $600,000 in cash and $50,000 of the Company’s common stock, resulting in the issuance of 66,667 shares. The sellers hold a $250,000 note, bearing interest at 6.50% resulting in monthly payments in the amount of $2,178 (the “TP Note”). The TP Note requires additional principal reduction payments in the amount of $50,000 on or before March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2021. A final balloon payment of any and all outstanding principal and accrued interest is due and payable on or before March 31, 2022. There are no prepayment penalties should the Company elect to retire the TP Note prior to its maturity date.

 

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In April of 2019, we executed a membership interest purchase agreement (the “MIPA2”) to acquire all of the membership interests in two Nevada limited liability companies that are each a holder of a State of Nevada marijuana license. Marijuana Establishment Registration Certificate, Application No. C202 and Marijuana Establishment Registration Certificate, Application No. P133 (collectively the “Certificates”). The terms of the MIPA2 require the Company to purchase the licenses for the total sum of $1,250,000 each, $750,000 in cash and $500,000 per license in the Company’s common stock.  The terms of the MIPA2 provide for a $250,000 non-refundable down payment and include a short term note in the amount of $500,000 carrying an annual interest rate of two percent (2%) which, together with accrued interest, is due and payable on or before December 18, 2019. The Company has made non-refundable deposits totaling $550,000 and has reduced the principal of the aforementioned note to $200,000. The Company is obligated to issue approximately 1,400,000 shares of our common stock in fulfillment of our obligations in the MIPA2 and has executed a $750,000 long term note (the “LT Note”) in favor of the current license holders that becomes due and payable upon the earlier of a) six months after the transfer of the Certificates to the Company, or b) six months after the production/cultivation is declared fully operational by the applicable regulatory agencies, or c) March 10, 2020. The LT Note carries an 8% annual interest rate and there is no penalty for any prepayments of the LT Note. Additionally, the sellers shall receive, at closing, warrants to purchase up to 1,500,000 additional shares of the Company’s common stock; 1,000,000 warrants shall be exercisable for a period of three years from the closing date at an exercise price of $2.00 per share and 500,000 warrants shall be exercisable for a period of two years from the closing date at an exercise price of $1.50 per share (collectively the “MJ Warrants”). The LT Note, MJ Warrants and the common shares issued will be held in escrow until the transaction closes upon the terms of the MIPA2. The Company, upon receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, plans to move the cultivation license from its current location to the Company’s 260-acre facility in the Amargosa Valley of Nevada and move the production license into its recently acquired leasehold in Pahrump, NV.

 

On May 31, 2019, our Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, John R. Wheeler resigned and was immediately replaced by Laurence Ruhe. Mr. Wheeler is to receive a total of 250,000 shares of the Company’s $.001 par value common stock (the “Stock”) for all past services provided to the Company. The initial 125,000 shares of Stock were issued to Mr. Wheeler on July 9, 2019. On August 1, 2019 the Company issued to Mr. Wheeler 20,834 shares of Stock and the remaining 104,166 shares of Stock shall be issued on or before June 30, 2020.

 

On June 1, 2019, we entered in an employment agreement with Mr. Laurence Ruhe. Mr. Ruhe shall serve a two-year term, effective June 1, 2019, pursuant to a written employment agreement (the “Ruhe Employment Agreement”) with annual base compensation of $100,000 plus 46,296 shares of Stock value at $25,000 pursuant to the terms of the Ruhe Employment Agreement to vest in twelve equal monthly installments of 3,858 shares commencing on July 1, 2019. Mr. Ruhe’s compensation will be reviewed annually and may be adjusted as determined by the Company’s Compensation Committee or Board. Additionally, Mr. Ruhe shall be entitled to receive an annual discretionary bonus as determined by the Board.

 

In June of 2019, Coachill-Inn, LLC, a subsidiary of Alternative Hospitality, Inc. (collectively “AHI”) executed a purchase and sale agreement with Coachill Holdings, LLC (“CHL”) to acquire a parcel of land located within a 100-acre industrial cannabis park near Desert Hot Springs, CA (the “Property”) to develop AHI’s first hotel project. The purchase price for the property is $5,125,000. CHL is contributing $3,000,000 toward the purchase price of this property in exchange for a twenty-five percent ownership interest in Coachill-Inn, LLC. Alternative Hospitality has made an initial deposit of $150,000 toward the purchase of the Property and will own 51% of Coachill-Inn, when the transaction closes. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2019.

 

On July 15, 2019 our Board of Directors appointed Richard S. Groberg to be the President of the Company. Mr. Groberg replaces Paris Balaouras, who was interim President from January 1, 2019 until July 15, 2019. Mr. Balaouras will continue in his role as the Company’s CEO and Chairman of the Board. Mr. Groberg shall initially serve a three-year term effective July 15, 2019 pursuant to a written employment agreement (the “RSG Employment Agreement”) with an annual base compensation of $180,000, of which $5,000 per month shall be deferred until January 15, 2020 or such earlier date pursuant to the terms of the RSG Employment Agreement and then shall be payable in cash or shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Stock”). The Employment Agreement provides for a restricted stock award of 400,000 shares of the Company’s Stock to vest: 25% six months after the effective date of the Employment Agreement; 25% on the first anniversary after the effective date of the Employment Agreement, 25% on the second anniversary after the effective date of the Employment Agreement and 25% on the third anniversary after the effective date of the Employment Agreement.

 

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Effective August 1, 2019 we entered into an agreement to lease an approximately 17,000 sq. ft. commercial building in Pahrump, NV. The lease is for a term of ten years at an initial monthly rent of $10,000 per month with rent increases each August 1st during the term of the lease equal to the Consumer Price Index of the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor for CPI W (Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers) for Las Vegas, Nevada. The Company paid the property owner a security deposit in the amount of $20,000. While the Company took possession of the premises on August 1, 2019 the monthly rent did not commence until October 1, 2019. The Company has an option, exercisable between July 1, 2020 and July 1, 2024, to purchase the property for $1,800,000. The leasehold has previously been utilized as a fully-licensed, State of Nevada approved marijuana cultivation facility; and, it is the Company’s intention to move our marijuana processing license into this facility upon receipt of all required regulatory approvals – anticipated in the first quarter of 2020.

 

On August 28, 2019 we entered into a material definitive agreement with an Ohio limited liability company (the “Buyer”) to sell forty-nine percent (49%) of the membership interests in the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary Red Earth for $441,000. The membership interest purchase agreement (the “MIPA3”) requires the Buyer to make an additional $3,559,000 payment into an execution fund (the “Fund”) to be utilized for the improvement and build-out of the Company’s Western Avenue leasehold in Las Vegas, Nevada. The payment was due within ten (10) business days of the receipt by Red Earth of a special use permit (“SUP”) from the City of Las Vegas for our Western Avenue facility. The Company received notice on October 21, 2019 that the SUP was granted. As of the date of this filing the Buyer has established the Fund. The Buyer, in conjunction with the Company, will jointly manage and operate the facility upon completion. The MIPA3 also requires the Buyer to make a final payment to the Company of $1,000,000 between 90 and 180 days after issuance of the SUP. Additionally, the Buyer has a first refusal right to fund and build a 40,000 sq. ft. greenhouse facility at the Company’s Amargosa Valley Farm the terms of which are to be negotiated in good faith upon the exercise of any rights granted to the Buyer in the MIPA3.

 

The Company made the following issuances subsequent to March 31, 2019:

 

    Shares     Fair Value     Average Price per Share  
                   
Common stock issued for services     508,781     $ 244,392     $ 0.48  
Purchase of property and equipment     66,666       53,999       0.81  
Membership interest purchase in recreational, cultivation and production certificates     1,429,798       643,409       0.45  
Common stock issued for stock subscriptions payable     13,423,823       6,498,920       0.48  
                         
Total     15,429,068     $ 7,440,721     $ 0.48  

  

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company has determined that there are no other such events that warrant disclosure or recognition in the financial statements, except as stated herein.

 

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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. (OTC Pink: MJNE) is a highly-diversified, publicly-traded, cannabis holding company providing cultivation management, licensing support, production management, asset and infrastructure development – concentrated in the Las Vegas market. It is our intention to grow our business and provide a 360-degree spectrum of infrastructure (including: cultivation, production management, dispensaries and consulting services) through: the acquisition of existing companies; joint ventures with existing companies possessing complementary expertise, and/or through the development of new opportunities. We intend to “prove the concept” profitably in the rapidly expanding Las Vegas market and then use that anticipated success as a template for replicating the concept in other developing states through a combination of strategic partnerships, acquisitions and opening new operations.

 

The Company’s assets and operations have expanded significantly over the past year; and, the Company has raised more than $6,000,000 from the sale of common stock returned to the Company by our largest shareholder during the first quarter of 2019. The funds are being utilized to facilitate expansion of our cultivation footprint, the acquisition of a marijuana production license and additional cultivation license and the purchase other supporting assets.

 

Under the leadership of our CEO, Paris Balaouras, the Company has assembled a senior management team possessing significant experience in building, acquiring and operating high-growth, multi-division businesses in a public company setting. The Company also has retained operating level employees, directly and through strategic relationships, possessing significant experience in marijuana cultivation and production.

 

Current Initiatives include:

 

  a three-acre, hybrid, outdoor, marijuana-cultivation facility (the “Three Acre Facility”) in the Amargosa Valley of Nevada. We have the contractual right to cultivate marijuana on this property until 2026, for which we receive eighty-five percent (85%) of the net revenues realized from our management of this facility.

 

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  260 acres of farmland for the purpose of cultivating additional marijuana (the “260 Acres”) purchased in January of 2019. This property, on which we intend to utilize a state-of-the-art cultivation system for growing, an additional five acres of marijuana in 2020, is contiguous to the property that we manage in Amargosa.  The land also has more than 180-acre feet of permitted water rights, which will provide more than sufficient water to markedly increase the Company’s marijuana cultivation capabilities.

 

  a nearby commercial trailer and RV park (THC Park – Tiny Home Community that can supply necessary housing for our farm employees. After our 2018 harvest, we came to realize that we would need to find a more efficient method of housing and bringing our cultivation team to our facilities. In April of 2019, we consummated the purchase of the 50-acre plus THC Park for $600,000 in cash and $50,000 of the Company’s restricted common stock (see further description of this transaction hereinbelow).

 

  a definitive agreement to acquire an additional cultivation license and production license, both currently located in Nye County Nevada. On April 2, 2019 we executed a membership interest purchase agreement to acquire all of the outstanding membership interests of MJ Distributing C202, LLC and MJ Distributing P133, LLC, the holders of a State of Nevada provisional cultivation license and provisional production license, respectively (see further description of this transaction hereinbelow). We expect to consummate this transaction in the fourth quarter of 2019 after receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals.

  

  indoor cultivation facility build-out in the City of Las Vegas (the “Indoor Facility”). Through our subsidiary, Red Earth, LLC, we hold Medical Marijuana Establishment Registration Certificate, Application No. C012. In cooperation with our joint venture partners, Element NV, LLC we expect to invest more than $3,500,000.00 in the build-out of this 17,000+ square foot state-of-the-art facility, which should be fully operational in the second quarter of 2020 (see hereinbelow for additional information). We presently have approximately eight years remaining on our lease on this building with two additional five-year options, as well as an option to purchase the property for $2,607,880.

 

  exploration of cannabis-related opportunities in the European Union, with a particular focus on Greece - In December of 2018 we established MJ International Research Company, Ltd., headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. We have established two wholly owned subsidiaries in Greece, Gioura International Single Member Private Company for the acquisition of land and MJ Holdings International Single Member S.A. for the required licenses.

 

  a wellness hotel concept (the “Alternative Hospitality”). In November of 2018 the Company formed Alternative Hospitality, Inc., a joint venture with a successful hotel operator, is developing hotel properties with a focus on the wellness aspects of cannabis and cannabis related products.

 

We also continue to identify potential acquisition of revenue producing assets and licenses within legalized cannabis markets both nationally and internationally that can maximize shareholder value while providing a 360-degree spectrum of infrastructure, cultivation, production, management, dispensaries and consulting services in the regulated cannabis industry

 

We may face substantial competition in the operation of cultivation facilities in Nevada. Numerous other companies have also been granted cultivation licenses, and, therefore, we anticipate that we will face competition from these other companies. Our management team has experience in successfully developing, implementing, and operating marijuana cultivation and related businesses in other legal cannabis markets. We believe our experience in cultivation and facility management will provide us with a competitive advantage over our competitors. Senior management now also includes a number of executives possessing significant experience with public companies, in mergers and acquisitions, and with raising public and private equity and debt financing.

 

The Company occupies the entire second floor of an approximately 10,000 sq. ft. office building, located in the City of Las Vegas. This properly was acquired in October of 2018.

 

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Our Business

 

We commenced cultivation activities on our three-acre managed cultivation facility in August of 2018, harvesting more than 5400 pounds of marijuana through December of 2018. As of the date of this filing we have commenced our 2019 harvest of approximately 5,000 marijuana plants with expected yield of more than 4,000 pounds of marijuana flower and trim. 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 a provisional 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.

 

The Company currently operates through the following entities:

  

MJ Holdings, Inc. This entity, the Parent, serves as a holding company for all the operating businesses/assets.
   
Alternative Hospitality. Inc Alternative Hospitality is a Nevada corporation formed in November of 2018. MJ Holdings owns fifty-one percent (51%) of the company and the remaining forty-nine percent (49%) is owned by TVK, LLC, an unrelated third-party, is a Florida limited liability company. Mr. Roger Bloss, a member of the Board of Directors of MJ Holdings, Inc., is a managing member of TVK, LLC.
   
Farm Road, LLC Farm Road, LLC, is a Wyoming limited liability company that owns 260 acres of farmland in Amargosa, NV. The Company acquired all the membership interests of Farm Road in January of 2019.
   
 Icon Management, LLC Icon is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company that provides Human Resource Management (“HR”) services to MJ Holdings. Icon is responsible for all payroll activities and administration employee benefit plans and programs.
   
 HDGLV, LLC HDGLV is a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Earth, LLC and is the holder of a triple net lease on a commercial building in Las Vegas, Nevada which is being developed to house our indoor grow facility.
   
Condo Highrise Management, LLC Condo Highrise Management is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company that manages the Company owned THC Park in Amargosa, Nevada.

 

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MJ International Research Company Limited MJ International is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company that is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. MJ International is the sole shareholder of MJ Holdings International Single Member S.A. and Gioura International Single Member Private Company, both Greek entities.
   
Prescott Management, LLC Prescott Management is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company that provides day-to-day management and operational oversight to the Company’s operating subsidiaries.
   
Red Earth, LLC

Red Earth, established in 2016, was a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company from December 15, 2017 until August 30, 2019 when we sold a forty-nine percent (49%) interest in Red Earth to Element NV, LLC, an unrelated third party (See further description of the transaction hereinabove). Red Earth’s assets consist of: (i) a cultivation license to grow marijuana within the City of Las Vegas in the State of Nevada and (ii) all of the outstanding membership interests in HDGLV, which holds a triple net leasehold interest in a 17,298 square-foot building in Las Vegas, Nevada, which we expect to operate as an indoor marijuana cultivation facility. We expect to complete construction of this facility in the first quarter of 2020.

 

In April 2018, the State of Nevada finalized and approved the transfer of the provisional cultivation license from Acres Medical, LLC, an unrelated third-party, to Red Earth. In July 2018, we completed the first phase of construction on this facility and we received a City of Las Vegas Business License to operate a marijuana cultivation facility. We expect to obtain final approvals towards perfecting the cultivation license from the State of Nevada regulatory authorities in the first quarter of 2020, but we can provide no assurances on the receipt and/or timing of the final approvals.

   
Red Earth Holdings, LLC It is anticipated that this recently formed (June 2019) subsidiary of the Company will eventually be the holder of the Company’s primary cannabis license assets. As of the date of this report Red Earth Holdings has no operations and holds no assets.

 

As of the date of the filing of this 10-Q we have dissolved the following non-operating subsidiaries: Campus Production Studios, LLC; One Source CBD, LLC; Q-Brands, LLC; Unique Sales Management, LLC.

 

Critical Accounting Policies, Judgments and Estimates

 

There were no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates during the interim period ended March 31, 2019.

 

Please see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 filed on October 16, 2019, for a discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates and their effect, if any, on the Company’s financial results.

 

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Results of Operations

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

 

Revenues 

 

Our revenue was $580,228 for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to $0 for the three months ended March 31, 2018. Revenue, by class, is as follows:

  

    For the three months ended  
Revenues:   March 31,  
    2019     2018  
Rental income   $ 1,950     $ -  
Sale of products     578,278       -  
Total   $ 580,228     $ -  

  

The revenues from the sale of product is derived from our Agreement with the Licensed Operator. The rental income is from the THC Park.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Direct costs of revenues were $516,007 and $0 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Direct costs of revenues, by class, is as follows:

  

    For the three months ended  
Direct costs of revenue:   March 31,  
    2019     2018  
Rental income   $ -     $ -  
Sale of products     516,007       -  
Total   $ 516,007     $ -  

 

The direct costs of revenue of $516,007 is attributable to: labor, compliance testing and others related expenses – all of which are directly related to the sale of marijuana pursuant to our Agreements with the Licensed Operator.

 

General and administrative

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2019, our general and administrative expenses were $619,665 compared to $191,764 for the three months ended March 31, 2018, resulting in an increase of $427,901. The increases were largely attributable to expanding employee-related expenses and professional fees associated with the Company’s various business development activities.

 

Other Income/(Expense)

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2019, our other income/(expense) were ($37,682) compared to $204 for the three months ended March 31, 2018, resulting in an increase of $37,886 The increases were largely attributable to: interest expense on loans related for the corporate office and the farm.

 

Net Loss

 

Net loss attributable to common shareholders was $646,488 for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to net loss of $201,075 for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The increase in net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018 is largely attributable to employee related expenses and professional fees.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of March 31, 2019, the Company had $969,045 in cash. We used cash in operations of $408,147 for the three, months ended March 31, 2019, compared to cash used in operations of $120,583 for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The positive cash flow from three months ended March 31, 2019 was attributable to financing activities.

 

We used cash in investing activities of $210,432 and $22,914 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively

 

We had cash provided by (used in) financing activities of $1,530,968 and (513,499) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively of which $1,350,000 was from the proceeds of the sale of common stock subscriptions compared to $386,501 for the same period in 2018.

   

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We currently have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

 

Seasonality

 

We do not consider our business to be seasonal.

  

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 three months ended March 31, 2019 had a material impact on our operations.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

 

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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 March 31, 2019, 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 March 31, 2019 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 to remediate the deficiency described above.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

From time to time, the Company may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. When the Company is aware of a claim or potential claim, it assesses the likelihood of any loss or exposure. If it is probable that a loss will result and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, the Company will record a liability for the loss. I addition to the estimated loss, the liability includes probable and estimable legal cost associated with the claim or potential claim. Litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm the Company business. There is no pending litigation involving the Company at this time.

 

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

 

None

 

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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  

Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated October 1, 2018 (1)

     
10.2 *   Cultivation and Sales Agreement, Consulting Agreement and Equipment Lease Agreement by and between MJ Holdings, Inc. and Acres Cultivation, LLC dated January 18, 2019
     
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).
   
(1) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s periodic report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on October 16, 2019.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

  MJ HOLDINGS, INC.
     
Dated: November 21, 2019 By: /s/ Paris Balaouras
    Paris Balaouras
   

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

  By: /s/ Laurence Ruhe
   

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

 

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Exhibit 10.2

 

CULTIVATION AND SALES AGREEMENT

 

This CULTIVATION AND SALES AGREEMENT, dated as of January 18, 2019 (the “Agreement”), is entered into by and between MJ Holdings, Inc. (its subsidiaries), a publicly traded Nevada Corporation (collectively “MJNE”) MJNE and Acres Cultivation, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“Acres” and, together with MJNE, the “Parties”, and each, a “Party”).

 

WHERAS, the Parties hereto entered into a certain Management Agreement (the “Management Agreement”) dated April 18, 2018 which is hereby terminated and replaced with this Agreement; and

 

WHEREAS, MJNE, is in the business of managing, operating and providing services to businesses that cultivate, manufacture and sell cannabis and cannabis extracted products, as more particularly described in Schedule 1;

 

WHEREAS, Acres is in the business of owning and operating marijuana establishments, specifically Cultivation (C013), in the state of Nevada;

 

WHEREAS, MJNE wishes to have Acres become the exclusive cultivator and seller of the products described in Schedule 1 in the State of Nevada;

 

WHEREAS, Acres wishes to become the exclusive cultivator and seller of the products described in Schedule 1 in the State of Nevada;

 

WHEREAS, contemporaneously herewith, Acres and MJNE have entered into a consulting agreement in the form set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Consulting Agreement”) and the equipment lease agreement in the form set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto (the “Lease Agreement”);

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, terms and conditions set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

 

1. Definitions. Capitalized terms have the meanings set forth or referred to in this Section

 

“Action” means any claim, action, cause of action, demand, lawsuit, arbitration, inquiry, audit, notice of violation, proceeding, litigation, citation, summons, subpoena or investigation of any nature, civil, criminal, administrative, regulatory or other, whether at law, in equity or otherwise.

 

“Affiliate” of a Person means any other Person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, such Person.

 

“Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.

 

“Business Day” means any day except Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which commercial banks located in Nevada are authorized or required by Law to be closed for business.

 

“Confidential Information” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.

 

Consultant” has the meaning as set forth in the Consulting Agreement.

 

 

 

 

“DOT” has the meaning of the Department of Taxation, including, without limitation, the Marijuana Division, or such other governing body under the laws of the State of Nevada.

 

“Effective Date” means April 18, 2018.

 

“GAAP” means U.S. generally accepted accounting principles in effect from time to time.

 

“Goods” means the goods identified on Schedule 1 and described in the Specifications.

 

“Intellectual Property Rights” means all industrial and other intellectual property rights comprising or relating to: (a) Patents; (b) Trademarks; (c) internet domain names, whether or not Trademarks, registered by any authorized private registrar or Governmental Authority, web addresses, web pages, website and URLs; (d) works of authorship, expressions, designs and design registrations, whether or not copyrightable, including copyrights and copyrightable works, software and firmware, data, data files, and databases and other specifications and documentation; (e) Trade Secrets; and (f) all industrial and other intellectual property rights, and all rights, interests and protections that are associated with, equivalent or similar to, or required for the exercise of, any of the foregoing, however arising, in each case whether registered or unregistered and including all registrations and applications for, and renewals or extensions of, such rights or forms of protection pursuant to the Laws of any jurisdiction throughout in any part of the world.

 

Law” means any statute, law, ordinance, regulation, rule, code, constitution, treaty, common law, governmental order or other requirement or rule of law of any Governmental Authority.

 

Manufacturing” means the cultivation, processing, and extraction of Goods.

 

Net Revenue” means the gross sales of Goods less all applicable taxes and returns.

 

“NRS” means Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code, including, without limitation, NRS 453A and NRS 453D, as defined by the State of Nevada.

 

“Party” and “Parties” have the respective meanings set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.

 

“Patents” means all patents (including all reissues, divisional, Provisionals, continuations and continuations-in-part, re-examinations, renewals, substitutions and extensions thereof), patent applications, and other patent rights and any other Governmental Authority-issued indicia of invention ownership (including inventor’s certificates, petty patents, and patent utility models).

 

“Permits” means permits, licenses, franchises, approvals, authorizations, registrations, certificates, variances and similar rights obtained or required to be obtained, from any Governmental Authority.

 

“Person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, trust, limited liability entity, unincorporated organization, association, Governmental Authority or any other entity.

 

“Personnel” of a Party means any agents, employees, contractors or subcontractors engaged or appointed by such Party.

 

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Public Company” shall mean a company that has for sale to the public equity securities via any of the following recognized exchanges or platforms: OTC, NASDAQ, NYSE, CSE.

 

“Representatives” means a Party’s Affiliates and each of their respective Personnel, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, attorneys, third-party advisors, successors and permitted assigns.

 

Subsidiary” shall mean any corporation or limited liability company in which MJ Holdings shall hold a majority ownership interest of at least fifty-one (51%) percent.

 

“Term” means Eight (8) years from the Effective Date.

 

“Territory” means the State of Nevada.

 

“Trademarks” means all rights in and to U.S. and foreign trademarks, service marks, trade dress, trade names, MJNE names, logos, symbols, trade dress, corporate names and domain names and other similar designations of source, sponsorship, association or origin, together with the goodwill symbolized by any of the foregoing, in each case whether registered or unregistered and including all registrations and applications for, and renewals or extensions of, such rights and all similar or equivalent rights or forms of protection in any part of the world.

 

“Trade Secrets” means all inventions, discoveries, trade secrets, business and technical information and know-how, databases, data collections, patent disclosures and other confidential and proprietary information and all rights therein.

 

“Utilities” – utilities shall mean the actual cost incurred by Acres to provide electrical service to the MJNE Facility.

 

2. Manufacture and Sale of Goods.

 

2.1 Manufacture and Sale. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, during the Term, Acres shall cultivate and sell the Goods in the State of Nevada, at the Prices set forth on Schedule 1 attached hereto.

 

2.2 Right to Cultivate and Sell Goods and Similar Products. During the Term, Acres shall not be restricted from cultivating or selling cannabis products for other brands.

 

3. Quality Control.

 

3.1 Acknowledgement. Acres acknowledges and is familiar with the high standards, quality, style and image of MJNE and MJNE’s products, and Acres shall use its best efforts to meet or exceed MJNE’s quality standards for the Goods as adopted by MJNE from time to time, and which are provided by MJNE to Acres in writing. In the event the Parties cannot mutually agree that meeting MJNE’s quality standards for a particular product is economically feasible, the Parties shall work together in good faith to develop and implement an acceptable alternative. For the purposes of clarification, Acres’ failure to cultivate and sell a product that the Parties cannot agree is economically feasible and with no acceptable alternative under this Section 3 shall in no event constitute a breach of or default under this Agreement.

 

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3.2 Compliance with MJNE Specifications. Acres shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to comply with the specifications, standards and directions relating to the Goods, including their design, manufacture, promotion, packaging, distribution and sale, as notified in writing by MJNE from time to time. In the event the Parties cannot mutually agree that meeting MJNE’s specifications, standards and directions relating to a particular product, including the design, manufacture, promotion, packaging, distribution and sale for a particular product is economically feasible, the Parties shall work together in good faith to develop and implement an acceptable alternative. For the purposes of clarification, Acres’ failure to cultivate and sell a product that the Parties cannot agree is economically feasible and with no acceptable alternative under this Section 3 shall in no event constitute a breach of or default under this Agreement.

 

3.3 Packaging and Labeling. Acres shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to properly pack, mark and ship Goods as instructed by MJNE and otherwise in accordance with applicable law and industry standards. In the event the Parties cannot mutually agree that complying with MJNE’s packing, marking and shipping requirements for a particular product is economically feasible, the Parties shall work together in good faith to develop and implement an acceptable alternative. For the purposes of clarification, Acres’ failure to manufacture and sell a product that the Parties cannot agree is economically feasible and with no acceptable alternative under this Section 3 shall in no event constitute a breach of or default under this Agreement.

 

3.4 Rejected, Damaged or Defective Products. Acres shall not knowingly sell, market, distribute or use for any purpose, or knowingly permit any third party to sell, market, distribute or use for any purpose, any Goods which are rejected by MJNE in writing under the Consulting Agreement, or which are known to be damaged or defective, so as not to meet MJNE’s written standards for quality and safety.

 

3.5 Product Recall. Acres agrees to take all reasonable steps, which may include, without limitation, product recalls, to abate any health or safety risks posed by the Goods as expeditiously as practicable. MJNE shall be responsible for all costs associated with a Product Recall.

 

3.6 NRS. Acres and MJNE shall comply with NRS, including all future amendments and alterations. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties shall never knowingly violate NRS 453A and 453D or Nevada Administrative Codes.

 

4. Marketing, Advertising and Promotion.

 

4.1 Approval of Marketing and Advertising Materials. MJNE shall send to Acres for its prior written approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, the text and layout of all proposed advertisements and marketing and promotional material, which shall comply with NRS, relating to the Goods. Within five (5) business days of a completed NRS complaint submission to Acres of any proposed advertising, marketing or promotional materials by MJNE then Acres shall submit such materials to the DOT for its approval. In the event that DOT disapproves of such material, MJNE shall modify the materials to comply with NRS requirements. MJNE shall not use any material in the advertising, marketing or promotion of the Goods which has not been approved by DOT.

 

4.2 Cost of Marketing and Advertising. MJNE shall assume and be fully responsible for all costs and expenses of and associated with all advertising, marketing and promotion for the Goods in the State of Nevada.

 

5. Term: Termination.

 

5.1 Term. The term of this Agreement commences on the Effective Date and continues for a period of Eight (8) years, unless it is earlier terminated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or applicable law (the “Term”).

 

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5.2 MJNE’s Right to Terminate for Cause. MJNE may terminate this Agreement, by providing written Notice to Acres:

 

(a) if Acres shall fail to pay any installment of the Fee (as defined in the Consulting Agreement) when due and such failure continues beyond fifteen (15) days after Acres’ receipt of written Notice from MJNE;

 

(b) except as otherwise specifically provided under this Section, if Acres is in material breach of any representation, warranty or covenant of Acres under this Agreement and either the breach cannot be cured or, if the breach can be cured, it is not cured by Acres within a commercially reasonable period of time under the circumstances, in no case exceeding ninety (90) days following Acres’ receipt of written Notice of such breach;

 

(c) upon revocation, without the fault of MJNE, of Acres’ cannabis related licenses, which such failure is not cured within ninety (90) days of such revocation;

 

(d) upon suspension, without the fault of MJNE, of Acres’ cannabis related licenses, which such failure is not cured within ninety (90) days of such suspension.

 

(e) if Acres (i) becomes insolvent or is generally unable to pay, or fails to pay, its debts as they become due, (ii) files or has filed against it, a petition for voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy or otherwise becomes subject, voluntarily or involuntarily, to any proceeding under any domestic or foreign bankruptcy or insolvency Law, and such petition or proceeding is not dismissed within one hundred twenty (120) days; or (iv) applies for or has appointed a receiver, trustee, custodian or similar agent appointed by order of any court of competent jurisdiction to take charge of or sell any material portion of its property or business, and such application or appointment is not withdrawn or dismissed within one hundred twenty (120) days;

 

(f) upon the proper termination of the Consulting Agreement;

 

Any termination under this Section 5.2 will be effective on Acres’ receipt of MJNE’s written notice of termination or such later date (if any) set forth in such Notice, provided, however, a later date for termination is set forth in such Notice and Acres cures the applicable breach or default prior to such date, then this Agreement shall not terminate and MJNE’s Notice of termination shall be of no further force or effect.

 

5.3 Acres’ Right to Terminate for Cause. Acres may terminate this Agreement, by providing written Notice to MJNE:

 

(a) except as otherwise specifically provided under this Section, if MJNE is in material breach of any representation, warranty or covenant of MJNE under this Agreement and either the breach cannot be cured or, if the breach can be cured, it is not cured by MJNE within a commercially reasonable period of time under the circumstances, in no case exceeding ninety (90) days following MJNE’s receipt of written Notice of such breach;

 

(b) if, as a result of MJNE’s actions, Acres’ cannabis related licenses are actually or reasonably and verifiably threatened to be suspended or terminated;

 

(c) after following the reasonable direction of Consultant pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, Acres fails to produce Goods in MJNE’s Facility equaling Net Revenue of at least Two Million and 00/100 Dollars ($2,000,000.00) in any twelve (12) month period, starting twelve (12) months after the Effective Date. Provided, however, MJNE may agree to compensate Acres ten percent (10%) of the shortfall of any deficit, which such termination right shall thereupon be cancelled;

 

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(d) upon the proper termination of the Consulting Agreement.

 

Any termination under this Section 5.3 will be effective on MJNE’s receipt of Acres’ written Notice of termination or such later date (if any) set forth in such Notice (the “Effective Termination Date”).

 

5.4 Effect of Expiration or Termination.

 

(a) Immediately upon the Effective Termination Date of a Notice of termination delivered hereunder (as stated in such Notice), Acres and MJNE shall:

 

(i) pay the amounts due under the Consulting Agreement; and

 

(ii) comply with the termination requirements under the Consulting Agreement and Equipment Lease.

 

(b) Upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, each Party shall:

 

(i) return to the other or destroy all documents and tangible materials (and any copies) containing, reflecting, incorporating or based on the other Party’s Confidential Information;

 

(ii) permanently erase all of the other Party’s Confidential Information from its computer systems; and

 

(iii) upon the other Party’s written request, certify in writing to such other Party that it has complied with the requirements of this Section.

 

(iv)  Follow termination language as defined in the Consulting Agreement and Equipment Lease.

 

6. Certain Obligations of The Parties.

 

6.1 Mutual Obligations.

 

(a) The Parties shall enter into a Consulting Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.

 

(i) Failure to enter into or termination of the Consulting Agreement will constitute a material breach of this Agreement with no applicable cure period.

 

(b) Acres may deduct from payments payable to MJNE the following:

 

(i) all taxes on the Goods;

 

(ii) all local jurisdictional, state and federal fees levied or charged on the Goods;

 

(iii) all laboratory testing of the Goods;

 

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(iv) all cost of goods sold (“COGS”) expenditures by Acres required to produce and sell the Goods;

 

(v) maintaining and repairing the equipment used in cultivating the Goods, as approved by MJNE, which such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed;

 

(vi) acquisition of any machinery necessary for the cultivating process utilized in producing the Goods, paid for by Acres, with approval of MJNE, which such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed;

 

(vii) compliance and security charge of Seven Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($7,000.00) per month. Acres hereby acknowledges receipt of the Certificate of Occupancy from Nye County for MJNE’s facility; Compliance is limited to review and oversight to audit compliance under local and state laws for cannabis operations.

 

(viii) all costs listed in Section 4 paid for by Acres

 

(ix) all federal taxes levied against Acres for items deemed non-deductible that are paid to Consultant.

 

(x) any additional permitting and build out of Acres’ facilities reasonably necessary for the purposes contemplated under this Agreement and the Consulting Agreement attached hereto, after approval by MJNE, which such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed; and

 

(xi) utilities used to produce the Goods.

 

6.2 Acres Obligations. In addition to any other obligations set forth herein or the Consulting Agreement, Acres shall have the following obligations:

 

(a) Acres shall at all times maintain the required state and local permits required to cultivate and sell the Goods as set forth herein;

 

(b) MJNE shall source sufficient employees necessary for Acres to handle all cannabis and cannabis products, including, without limitation, the Goods, to manufacture the Goods and support ongoing sales. All employees shall be properly licensed and approved by the DOT prior to entering the Facility; and

 

(c) Acres shall provide reasonable support as requested by MJNE to address and correct quality concerns. Any and all MJNE approved related costs and expenses incurred by Acres may be deducted from payments payable to MJNE.

 

7. Compliance with Laws.

 

7.1 Compliance. Each Party shall at all times comply with all state and local Laws applicable to this Agreement, such Party’s operation of its business, and the exercise of its rights and performance of its obligations hereunder, including, without limitation, NRS 453A and 453D. Without limiting the foregoing, each Party shall ensure the Goods and any related packaging conform fully to any and all applicable Laws.

 

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7.2 Permits, Licenses, and Authorizations. Acres shall obtain and maintain all Permits necessary for the exercise of its rights and performance of Acres’ obligations under this Agreement, including any Permits required for the import of Goods or any raw materials and other parts used in the cultivation of the Goods, and the shipment of hazardous materials, as applicable. Moreover, MJNE shall not take any action that would jeopardize the good-standing of the Permits, or otherwise negatively impact the standing of the Permits in any way. If MJNE breaches this obligation, Acres shall be entitled to either: (i) terminate this Agreement, or (ii) cure such breach to restore the Permits to good standing, and MJNE shall be responsible for any and all costs and expenses incurred to restore the Permits to good standing.

 

8. Representations and Warranties.

 

8.1 Acres’ Representations and Warranties. Acres represents and warrants to MJNE that:

 

(a) it is a limited liability company, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Nevada;

 

(b) it is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in every jurisdiction in which such qualification is required for purposes of this Agreement;

 

(c) it has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder;

 

(d) the execution of this Agreement by its Representative whose signature is set forth at the end of this Agreement, and the delivery of this Agreement by Acres, have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of Acres;

 

(e) the execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement by Acres will not violate, conflict with, require consent under or result in any breach or default under (i) any of Acres’ organizational documents (including its Articles of Organization and Operating Agreement), (ii) any applicable law or (iii) with or without notice or lapse of time or both, the provisions of any material contract;

 

(f) this Agreement has been executed and delivered by Acres and (assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by MJNE) constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Acres, enforceable against Acres in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited by any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, or similar laws and equitable principles related to or affecting creditors’ rights generally or the effect of general principles of equity;

 

(g) it is in compliance with all applicable laws and contracts relating to this Agreement, the Goods and the operation of its business;

 

(h) it has obtained all material licenses, authorizations, approvals, consents or permits required by applicable laws to conduct its business generally and to exercise its rights and perform its obligations under this Agreement; and

 

(i) it is not insolvent and is paying all of its debts as they become due.

 

8.2 MJNE’s Representations and Warranties. MJNE represents and warrants to Acres that:

 

(a) it is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada;

 

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(b) it is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in every jurisdiction in which such qualification is required for purposes of this Agreement;

 

(c) it has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder;

 

(d) the execution of this Agreement by its Representative whose signature is set forth at the end of this Agreement, and the delivery of this Agreement by each such Party, have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the representing Party;

 

(e) the execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement by MJNE will not violate, conflict with, require consent under or result in any breach or default under (i) any of the representing Party’s organizational documents (including its Articles of Organization or Incorporation and Operating Agreement or bylaws), (ii) any applicable state or local law or (iii) with or without notice or lapse of time or both, the provisions of any material contract;

 

(f) this Agreement has been executed and delivered by MJNE and (assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by Acres) constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of MJNE, enforceable against MJNE in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited by any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, or similar laws and equitable principles related to or affecting creditors’ rights generally or the effect of general principles of equity;

 

(g) it is in compliance with all applicable state and local laws and contracts relating to this Agreement, the Goods and the operation of its business;

 

(h) it has obtained all material licenses, authorizations, approvals, consents or permits required by applicable laws to conduct its business generally and to exercise its rights and perform its obligations under this Agreement; and

 

(i) it is not insolvent and is paying all of its debts as they become due.

 

9. Indemnification.

 

9.1 Indemnification. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each Party (as “Indemnifying Party”) shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other Party and its officers, directors, employees, agents, Affiliates, successors and permitted assigns (collectively, “Indemnified Parties”) against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, deficiencies, claims, actions, judgments, settlements, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs, or expenses of whatever kind, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, fees and the costs of enforcing any right to indemnification under this Agreement and the cost of pursuing any insurance providers, incurred by any Indemnified Party (collectively, “Losses”), relating to any third-party Claim or any direct Claim against Indemnifying Party based or relating to Indemnifying Party’s breach of any representations or warranties contained herein or as a result of any of indemnifying Party’s actions or inactions related to the Goods.

 

9.2 Exceptions and Limitations on Indemnification. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the Indemnifying Party is not obligated to indemnify or defend any Indemnified Party against any such Claim or corresponding Losses results directly from Indemnified Party’s or its Personnel’s:

 

(a) gross negligence or more culpable act or omission (including recklessness or willful misconduct); or

 

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(b) bad faith failure to materially comply with any of its obligations set forth in this Agreement.

 

10. No Franchise Agreement. The Parties to this Agreement are independent contractors and nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed or constructed as creating a joint venture, partnership, agency relationship or franchise between Acres and MJNE. Neither party, by virtue of this Agreement or any agreement contemplated herein, will have any right, power or authority to act or create an obligation, express or implied, on behalf of the other party. Each party assumes responsibility for the actions of their personnel under this Agreement and will be solely responsible for their supervision, daily direction and control, wage rates, withholding income taxes, disability benefits, or the manner and means through which the work under this Agreement will be accomplished. Except as provided otherwise in this Agreement, Acres has the sole discretion to determine Acres’ methods of operation, Acres’ accounting practices, the types and amounts of insurance Acres carries, Acres’ personnel practices, Acres’ advertising and promotion, Acres’ customers, and Acres’ service areas and methods. If any provision of this Agreement is deemed to create a franchise relationship between the parties, then the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to affect the Parties’ original intent as closely as possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated hereby be consummated as a Manufacturing and Sales Agreement and not a franchise agreement.

 

11. Intellectual Property.

 

11.1 Ownership. Each of the Parties acknowledges and agrees that:

 

(a) each Party retains exclusive ownership of its Intellectual Property Rights;

 

(b) MJNE does not transfer to Acres any of its Intellectual Property Rights, and Acres may not use any of MJNE’s Intellectual Property Rights other than to fulfill Acres’ obligations hereunder, including, without limitation, the cultivation and sale of Goods in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and

 

(c) Acres does not transfer to MJNE any of Acres’ Intellectual Property Rights.

 

11.2 Prohibited Acts. Neither Party shall:

 

(a) take any action that may interfere with the other Party’s Intellectual Property Rights, including such other Party’s ownership or exercise thereof;

 

(b) challenge any right, title or interest of the other Party in such other Party’s Intellectual Property Rights;

 

(c) make any claim or take any action adverse to such other Party’s ownership of its Intellectual Property Rights;

 

(d) register or apply for registrations, anywhere in the world, the other Party’s Trademarks or any other Trademark that is similar to such other Party’s Trademark(s) or that incorporates such Trademarks in whole or in confusingly similar part;

 

(e) use any mark, anywhere, that is confusingly similar to the other Party’s Trademarks;

 

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(f) misappropriate any of the other Party’s Trademarks for use as a domain name without such other Party’s prior written consent; or

 

(g) alter, obscure or remove any of the other Party’s Trademarks or trademark or copyright notices or any other proprietary rights notices placed on the products purchased under this Agreement (including Goods), marketing materials or other materials.

 

(h) MJNE is a publicly traded company subject to certain rules and obligations concerning the release of public information as promulgated by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and MJNE, in its sole discretion, shall file any such required documents, media statements or press releases as MJNE may determine is in the best interests of MJNE and its shareholders, provided such documents, media statements and press releases are compliant with NRS and any use of Acres name is approved by Acres prior to such submission.

 

12. Confidentiality.

 

12.1 Scope of Confidential Information. From time to time during the Term, a Party (as the “Disclosing Party”) may disclose or make available to the other Party (as the “Receiving Party”) information about its business affairs, goods and services (including any Forecasts), confidential information and materials comprising or relating to Intellectual Property Rights, trade secrets, third-party confidential information and other sensitive or proprietary information. Such information, as well as the terms of this Agreement, whether orally or in written, electronic or other form or media, and whether or not marked, designated or otherwise identified as “confidential” constitutes “Confidential Information” hereunder. Confidential Information does not include information that, at the time of disclosure and as established by documentary evidence:

 

(a) is or becomes generally available to and known by the public other than as a result of, directly or indirectly, any breach of this Section 12 by the Receiving Party or any of its Representatives;

 

(b) is or becomes available to the Receiving Party on a non-confidential basis from a third-party source, provided that such third party is not and was not prohibited from disclosing such Confidential Information;

 

(c) was known by or in the possession of the Receiving Party or its Representatives prior to being disclosed by or on behalf of the Disclosing Party;

 

(d) was or is independently developed by the Receiving Party without reference to or use of, in whole or in part, any of the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information; or

 

(e) is required to be disclosed pursuant to applicable law.

 

12.2 Protection of Confidential Information. The Receiving Party shall, for two years from receipt of such Confidential Information:

 

(a) protect and safeguard the confidentiality of the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care as the Receiving Party would protect its own Confidential Information, but in no event with less than a commercially reasonable degree of care;

 

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(b) not use the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information, or permit it to be accessed or used, for any purpose other than to exercise its rights or perform its obligations under this Agreement; and

 

(c) not disclose any such Confidential Information to any Person, except to the Receiving Party’s Representatives who need to know the Confidential Information to assist the Receiving Party, or act on its behalf, to exercise its rights or perform its obligations under this Agreement.

 

The Receiving Party shall be responsible for any breach of this Section 12 caused by any of its Representatives. At any time during or after the Term, at the Disclosing Party’s written request, the Receiving Party and its Representatives shall, pursuant to, promptly return or destroy all Confidential Information and copies thereof that it has received under this Agreement.

 

13. Inspection and Audit Rights. Acres hereby grants to MJNE, and each of its authorized Representatives, the right, not more than once during any six (6) month period during the Term and within six (6) months after the earlier of the expiration of the Term or earlier termination of this Agreement, to access to Acres’ premises (including Acres’ manufacturing operations used in production of the Goods) and all pertinent books, records and accounts for the purpose of auditing Acres’ compliance with the terms of this Agreement and any other agreements between MJNE and Acres. Acres shall cooperate with MJNE in connection with any such audit or inspection. Acres shall maintain, during the Term and for a period of six (6) months after the Term, complete and accurate books and records relating to the sale of the Goods in accordance with GAAP. Acres shall segregate its records and otherwise cooperate with MJNE so as to facilitate any audit by MJNE solely for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of any fee paid to MJNE pursuant to the Consulting Agreement. Acres shall reimburse MJNE for the amount of any underpayment of consulting fees discovered during an audit. In addition, Acres shall reimburse MJNE for the amount of MJNE’s reasonable costs and expenses incurred in conducting the audit if the results of such audit indicate that such discrepancy is greater than ten percent (10%) of the total amount actually payable by MJNE for the period examined. If requested by MJNE, Acres shall use its best efforts to permit MJNE and its Representatives to obtain from subcontractors or other suppliers to Acres the information and permission to conduct the reviews specified with respect to Acres in this Section 13.

 

14. Improvement of MJNE’s Facility.

 

14.1 Improvement of MJNE’s Facility. Acres owns that certain real property located at 950 E. Anvil Road, Amargosa Valley, NV 89010, and commonly referred to as Nye County Parcel Number 019-751-03 (together with all improvements thereon, easements, rights of way, privileges, licenses, appurtenances and other rights and benefits belonging thereto or running therewith, or otherwise related thereto and belonging to Acres, the “Facility”). MJNE, in conjunction with terms and conditions of the Equipment Lease , accepts that portion of the Facility as described on Exhibit C-1 (“MJNE’s Facility”) and the existing portions thereof, in its present condition, “as-is, where-is, with all faults,” without any representation or warranty of any kind by Acres, except suitability of fulfilling the purpose of this Agreement and as otherwise expressly set forth herein. The Parties hereto agree that construction of MJNE’s Facility has been completed and operational as of the date of this Agreement.

 

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14.2 Prohibition. Except for the approved MJNE’s previous Facility Improvements and other Permitted Alterations (as defined below), MJNE shall make no alterations, decorations, installations, additions or improvements in or to the Facility (or any portion thereof, including, without limitation, MJNE’s Facility) or the electrical, plumbing, mechanical or HVAC systems or equipment serving the Facility (or any portion thereof, including, without limitation, MJNE’s Facility), including but not limited to, any wireless intranet or internet or communications network, a water cooler, air-conditioning or cooling system, mechanical or electrical equipment, or any unit or part thereof or other apparatus of like or other nature, without Acres’ express prior written consent, not to be unreasonably withheld. All work, alterations, decorations, installations, additions or improvements of whatever nature shall be done by contractors or mechanics reasonably approved by Acres at MJNE’s sole cost and expense, at such times and in such manner as Acres may from time to time designate and in full compliance with applicable Laws. Upon approval and prior to commencing any such work, alterations, decorations, installations, additions or improvements of whatever nature, MJNE shall provide Acres with true and correct copies of any and all related contracts with such contractors or mechanics, as well as any related contracts with MJNE’s architects. MJNE shall cause all of MJNE’s contractors and subcontractors engaged in the performance of work on behalf of MJNE to effect and maintain and deliver to Acres and MJNE certificates evidencing the existence of, and covering Acres, MJNE and MJNE’s contractors, prior to the commencement of any work by or on behalf of MJNE’s and until the completion thereof, of the workers’ compensation insurance, employer’s liability insurance, commercial general liability insurance and commercial automobile liability insurance policies in the amounts required pursuant to Section 15 or as otherwise expressly approved in advance in writing by Acres and in compliance with the terms thereof; it being understood that the foregoing shall not diminish in any manner MJNE’s responsibility to at all times carry all insurance required pursuant to Section 15 in the manner required thereby. Notwithstanding the foregoing, MJNE shall have the right, without Acres’ consent from time to time during the Term, to make alterations, decorations, installations, additions or improvements in or to MJNE’s Facility which (a) are not Major Alterations (for purposes hereof, “Major Alteration(s)” shall mean those that require entry into, or affect, another occupant’s premises at the Facility), (b) cost less than Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars U.S. ($50,000.00 U.S.) in the aggregate for any twelve (12) month period, (c) are cosmetic in nature, and (d) are consistent with the terms of this Agreement and all applicable Laws (the “Permitted Alterations”); provided, however, MJNE shall notify Acres ten (10) days in advance of the making of any such Permitted Alterations.

 

14.3 Mechanics Liens.

 

(a) If any mechanic’s lien is filed against the Facility (or any portion thereof, including, without limitation, MJNE’s Facility) for work done for or materials furnished to MJNE, it shall be discharged by MJNE within sixty (60) days thereafter, at MJNE’s sole cost and expense, by filing the bond required by law or payment or otherwise. If MJNE fails to discharge such lien, then Acres shall have, following at least five (5) days’ prior written notice to MJNE, the right, in addition to all other rights and remedies contained herein, to discharge same (by filing the bond required by law or by payment in full of the mechanic’s lien or otherwise) and Acres’ costs and expense in obtaining such discharge, with interest accruing thereon from the date of payment, shall be repaid in full by MJNE to Acres within ten (10) days after written demand therefor. In addition, MJNE shall defend, save and hold Acres harmless from any such mechanic’s lien or claim, including, without limitation, Acres’ reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses. Acres shall not be liable for any failure of any facilities or services at or serving MJNE’s Facility including, but not limited to, the HVAC installations, and/or additions by MJNE, and MJNE shall correct any such faulty installation. Upon MJNE failure to correct same, following at least five (5) days’ prior written notice to MJNE, Acres may make such correction and charge MJNE for the cost thereof. Such sum due Acres shall be paid by MJNE within ten (10) days of being billed therefor with interest thereon.

 

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(b) Pursuant to NRS § 108.234, Acres hereby informs MJNE that MJNE must comply with the requirements of NRS § 108.2403 and NRS § 108.2407. MJNE shall take all actions necessary under the laws of the State of Nevada to ensure that no liens encumbering MJNE’s interest in the Facility arise as a result of MJNE’s work (including the MJNE’s Facility Improvements), which actions shall include, without limitation, the recording of a notice of posted security in the Official Records of Clark County, Nevada, in accordance with NRS § 108.2403(1)(a), and establishing a construction disbursement account pursuant to NRS § 108.2403(1)(b)(1) (MJNE acknowledges and agrees that it shall be obligated to establish a construction disbursement account pursuant NRS § 108.2403(1)(b)(1) and may not, without the express prior written consent of Acres, such consent to be granted or withheld in Acres’ sole discretion, opt to instead furnish and record, in accordance with NRS § 108.2403(1)(b)(2), a surety bond for the prime contract for MJNE’s work at the Facility that meets the requirements of NRS § 108.2415). Acres shall approve MJNE’s prime contractor who will be performing MJNE’s work. MJNE shall notify Acres immediately upon the signing of any contract with the prime contractor for MJNE construction, alteration or repair of any portion of MJNE’s Facility. MJNE may not begin any alteration or other work in the MJNE Facility until MJNE has delivered evidence satisfactory to Acres that MJNE has complied with the terms of this Section 14.3(b). Failure by MJNE to comply with the terms of this Section 14.3(b) shall permit Acres to declare an event of default and to terminate this Agreement after the expiration of any applicable notice and cure periods.). Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary contained herein, and upon execution of this Agreement, MJNE acknowledges that Acres may execute a Notice of Non-Responsibility in a form compliant with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances and acceptable to Acres and its counsel and may record the same within three (3) days of execution of this Agreement pursuant to NRS § 108.234. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties hereto agree that all improvements to date made to MJNE’s Facility and the Facility Improvements are in full compliance with this paragraph 14.3 and there are no mechanics liens pending or in force as regards MJNE’s Facility.

 

14.4 Requirements Prior to Work Commencement. Other than with respect to Permitted Alterations, prior to commencing any work, (including the MJNE’s Facility Improvements) MJNE shall furnish to Acres:

 

(a) Copies of all governmental licenses permits (including, without limitation, building permits) and authorizations, if any, which may be required in connection with such work; provided, however, prior to submitting applications for any such permits and authorizations with any governmental or quasi-governmental authorities, MJNE shall submit the same to Acres for its express prior written approval, not to be unreasonably withheld. Upon issuance of any licenses and permits, MJNE shall comply with the terms and conditions thereof and provide copies of the same to Acres’ upon Acres’ request.

 

(b) Such additional personal injury and property damage insurance (over and above the insurance required to be carried by MJNE pursuant to the provisions of Section 15) and general liability insurance (with completed operations endorsement) for any occurrence in or about the MJNE Facility, in such limits as are customary for the nature of the work to be done by MJNE and reasonably satisfactory to Acres and with insurers reasonably satisfactory to Acres.

 

(c) Submit to Acres a copy of detailed plans and specifications including drawings for layout, architectural, mechanical, and structural interior design, signage, and fixturing and finishing work therefor, as well as an estimate of related costs, for Acres’ review and reasonable express prior written approval. For purposes of this Agreement, an “Acres Delay” shall be deemed to have occurred if Acres fails to respond to MJNE request for any such approval within ten (10) business days after receipt of request for such approval, or Acres otherwise directly causes a delay in the completion of the MJNE Facility Improvements. No extension of any period under this Section 14 shall occur unless MJNE has notified Acres in writing within five (5) days after such occurrence. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Acres acknowledgments receipt of all of the foregoing documents in relation to MJNE’s Facility.

 

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14.5 Performance. No alterations and/or additions shall be undertaken by or on behalf of MJNE except under the supervision of a licensed architect and licensed professional engineer reasonably satisfactory to Acres. All alterations and/or additions shall at all times comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances and insurance requirements. MJNE, at its cost and expense, shall (i) obtain all necessary municipal and other governmental permits, authorizations, approvals and certificates for the commencement and prosecution of such alterations and/or improvements and for final approval thereof upon completion, to the extent required by the nature of such alterations and/or improvements, (ii) deliver three (3) copies to Acres if any such permits, authorizations and approvals are required, and (iii) cause all alterations and/or improvements to be performed in a good and workmanlike manner, using materials and equipment at least equal in quality to the original installations of the Facility. All alterations and/or additions shall be promptly commenced and completed and shall be performed in such manner so as not to unreasonably interfere with the occupancy of any other subtenant, licensee or occupant nor delay or impose any additional expense upon Acres in the maintenance, cleaning, repair, safety, management, or security of the Facility or in the performance of any improvements. If any additional expense is incurred, Acres may collect the same from MJNE, and MJNE’s failure to promptly pay the same within ten (10) days after demand therefor shall result in interest accruing thereon until paid. Upon completion of MJNE’s improvements or alterations (including the MJNE’s Facility Improvements), MJNE shall deliver a complete set of “As Built” drawings and plans to Acres and contractors’ affidavits, in form consistent with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances, and full and final waivers of lien and receipted bills covering all labor and materials expended and used. MJNE, at its sole cost expense, shall promptly procure the cancellation or discharge of all notices of violation arising from or otherwise connected with its alterations and/or additions which shall be issued by any public authority having or asserting jurisdiction. No approval of any plans or specifications by Acres or consent by Acres allowing MJNE to make any improvements or any inspection of improvements made by or for Acres shall in any way be deemed to be an agreement by Acres that the contemplated improvements comply or at any point will comply with any applicable laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances or insurance requirements or the certificate of occupancy for the Facility (or the CO for MJNE’s Facility) nor shall it be deemed to be a waiver by Acres of the compliance by MJNE of any provision of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Acres acknowledges that MJNE has fully complied with this paragraph 14.5 in regard to MJNE’s Facility.

 

14.6 Labor. Acres reserves the right to exclude from the Facility any person attempting to act as construction contractor in violation of this Section 14. In the event MJNE shall employ any contractor permitted in this Section14, such contractor or any subcontractor may have use of the facilities subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the rules and regulations governing construction, and all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances. MJNE will advise Acres of the names of any such contractor and subcontractor MJNE proposes to use in or at MJNE’s Facility at least ten (10) days prior to the beginning of work by such contractor or subcontractor. MJNE agrees that it will not at any time prior to or during the Term, either directly or indirectly employ or permit the employment of any contractor, mechanic or laborer, or permit any materials in or at MJNE Facility, if the use of such contractor, mechanic or laborer or such materials would, in Acres’ reasonable opinion, create any difficulty, work slowdown, sabotage, strike or jurisdictional dispute with other contractors, mechanics and/or laborers engaged by MJNE or Acres or others, or would in any way disturb the peaceful and harmonious construction, maintenance, cleaning, repair, management, security or operation of the Facility or any portion thereof. In the event of any interference or conflict, MJNE, upon demand of Acres, shall cause all contractors, mechanics or laborers, or all materials causing, in Acres’ reasonable opinion, such interference, difficulty or conflict, to leave or be removed from the Facility immediately and MJNE does hereby agree to defend (with counsel acceptable to Acres in its reasonable discretion), save and hold Acres harmless from any and all loss arising thereby, including, without limitation, any reasonable attorneys’ fees and any claims made by contractors, mechanics and/or laborers so precluded from having access to the Facility.

 

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14.7 Inspection. Acres may inspect MJNE Facility and gain access thereto 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

 

14.8 Repairs. Except as otherwise provided, MJNE shall, during the Term, at its sole cost and expense, keep and maintain MJNE Facility, including all buildings and improvements of every kind that may be a part thereof, and all appurtenances to the MJNE Facility, in good, sanitary, and neat order, condition and repair, and MJNE shall, except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, restore and rehabilitate any improvements of any kind that may be destroyed or damaged by fire, casualty, or any other cause whatsoever. Acres shall not be obligated to make any repairs, replacements, or renewals of any kind, nature, or description, whatsoever to MJNE’s Facility or any improvements thereon, except only in the event of gross negligence by Acres

 

14.9 Use. During the Term, MJNE shall have the exclusive right to access and occupy the MJNE Facility and Acres shall insure any other party, shall be permitted to access the MJNE Facility without the prior written consent of MJNE, except as required to comply with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances, compliance audits or as otherwise permitted under the terms of this Agreement. MJNE shall not, without the prior express written consent of Acres, use or occupy the Facility (or any portion thereof, including, without limitation, MJNE’s Facility), or permit the Facility (or any portion thereof, including, without limitation, MJNE Facility) to be used or occupied, for any purpose other than for the operation of the processing and production of Product (as defined below) and performance of Services (as defined below) (the “Permitted Use”).

 

14.10 Title to Improvements. All alterations, additions and improvements made by or on behalf of MJNE (including the MJNE’s Facility Improvements) shall be considered part of the Equipment Lease. Upon the termination of this Agreement (whether by the expiration of the Term or prior termination in accordance with the terms hereof), free title to all buildings and improvements then located at or on MJNE’s Facility, together with all alterations, additions and improvements thereto, other than only the following to the extent the same can be removed without materially damaging the structure of the Facility or MJNE’s Facility, shall automatically pass to and vest in Acres, free and clear of all claims to or against the same by MJNE or any third person, upon payment of one dollar ($1.00) as defined in the Equipment Lease,: the fertigation system, water tanks, and processing equipment (such items are each a part of and collectively the “FWLE”). To the extent that the FWLE, or any portion thereof, can be removed without materially damaging the structure of the Facility or MJNE’s Facility, the same shall continue to be owned by MJNE and MJNE shall have the right to remove and retain the same. MJNE shall defend and indemnify Acres against all liability and loss arising from any such claims. For clarification purposes, any and all building structures or installed and plumbed water, heating or cooling systems shall remain with Acres and items such as lights, tables, cost of goods items (not governed by NRS), shall be removed by MJNE.

 

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14.11 Surrender and Re-Delivery of MJNE’s Facility. Upon the expiration of the Term of this Agreement, or prior termination hereof, MJNE shall, at its sole cost and expense, (i) promptly and peaceably surrender MJNE’s Facility to Acres “broom clean,” in good order and condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted; and (ii) repair any major damage to Facility caused by or in connection with the removal of any property from the Facility by or at the direction of MJNE. Before surrendering MJNE’s Facility, MJNE shall, at its sole cost and expense, remove only its movable personal property, trade fixtures, and any FWLE that can be removed without materially damaging the structure of the Facility or MJNE’s Facility, and all other property shall, unless otherwise directed by Acres, remain in MJNE’s Facility and become the property of Acres without payment therefor; however, MJNE shall not remove any personal property, trade fixtures or other property from MJNE’s Facility without Acres’ prior express written consent if the removal of such personal property, trade fixtures or other property will impair or damage the structure of the building or any other improvements, or if MJNE is in default under this Agreement or a circumstance or event exists which with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both would cause MJNE to be deemed to be in default under this Agreement. If MJNE is in default under this Agreement or a circumstance or event exists which with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both would cause MJNE to be deemed to be in default under this Agreement, Acres shall have a lien on such personal property, trade fixtures and other property. All personal property, trade fixtures, FWLE, and other property of MJNE not removed from MJNE’s Facility upon the abandonment of MJNE’s Facility or upon the expiration of the Term of this Agreement, or prior termination hereof, for any cause shall conclusively be deemed to have been abandoned and may be appropriated, sold, stored, destroyed or otherwise disposed of by Acres without notice to MJNE or any other person and without any obligation to account therefor. MJNE shall pay to Acres all expenses incurred in connection with the disposition of such property in excess of any amount received by Acres from such disposition. No surrender of MJNE’s Facility shall be affected by Acres’ acceptance of the keys, or of amounts payable to Acres by MJNE hereunder, or by any other means whatsoever without Acres’ express written acknowledgement of such acceptance as a surrender. MJNE shall not be released from its obligations hereunder in connection with surrender of MJNE’s Facility until Acres has inspected MJNE’s Facility and delivered to MJNE a written release, not to be unreasonably withheld.

 

14.12 Damage; Destruction. In the event that the Facility should be totally destroyed by fire, tornado or other casualty, or in the event the Facility should be so damaged that rebuilding or repairs cannot be completed within one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of such damage, either Acres or MJNE may, at their option, terminate this Agreement. In the event that the Facility should be damaged by fire, tornado or other casualty covered by Acres’ insurance, and if the necessary rebuilding or repairs can be completed within 180 days after the date of such damage, or if such rebuilding or repairs would take more than one hundred eighty (180) days to complete but neither Acres nor MJNE elects to terminate this Agreement, then, in either such event, Acres shall, within thirty (30) days after the date of such damage, commence to rebuild or repair the Facility, and shall proceed with reasonable diligence to restore the Facility to substantially the same condition in which they were immediately prior to the happening of the casualty, except that Acres shall not be required to rebuild, repair or replace any part of the furniture, equipment, fixtures and other improvements, which may have been placed by MJNE within the Facility or related facilities, except in the event of gross negligence by Acres. If the Facility is not totally untenantable, Acres shall allow MJNE a fair diminution of rent during the time the Facility is unfit for occupancy. In the event any mortgages under a deed of trust, security agreement or mortgage on the Facility should require that the insurance proceeds be used to retire the mortgage debt, Acres shall have no obligation to rebuild and this Agreement shall terminate upon notice to MJNE. Any insurance which may be carried by Acres or MJNE against loss or damage to the Facility shall be for the sole benefit of the party carrying such insurance and under its sole control.

 

14.13 Condemnation; Eminent Domain. If, during the Term of this Agreement, or any extension or renewal thereof, the Facility should be taken for any public or quasi-public use under any governmental law, ordinance or regulation or by right of eminent domain, this Agreement shall terminate, effective on the date physical possession is taken by the condemning authority, and MJNE shall have no claim against Acres for the value of any unexpired term of this Agreement.

 

(a) In the event a portion but not all of the Facility shall be taken for any public or quasi-public use under any governmental law, ordinance or regulation, or by right of eminent domain and the partial taking or condemnation shall render the Facility unsuitable for MJNE’s business, then Acres shall have the option, in its sole discretion, of terminating this Agreement, or, at Acres’ sole expense, restoring and reconstructing the Facility to the extent necessary to make the same reasonably tenantable. Should Acres elect to restore the Facility, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and MJNE shall have no claim against Acres for the value of any interrupted portion of this Agreement.

 

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(b) In the event of any condemnation or taking, total or partial, MJNE shall not be entitled to any part of the aware of price paid in lieu thereof. MJNE hereby expressly waives any right or claim to any part thereof, and Acres shall receive the full amount of such aware of price.

 

15. Insurance.

 

15.1 Liability Insurance. During the Term, MJNE shall maintain a policy of commercial general liability insurance (sometimes known as broad form comprehensive general liability insurance) insuring MJNE against liability for bodily injury, property damage (including loss of use of property) and personal injury arising out of the operation, use or occupancy of the MJNE Facility. MJNE shall name Acres as an additional insured under such policy. The initial amount of such insurance shall be One Million- and 00/100-U.S. Dollars (US$1,000,000.00) per occurrence. The amount and coverage of such insurance shall not limit MJNE’s liability nor relieve MJNE of any other obligation under this Agreement. Acres may also obtain comprehensive public liability insurance in an amount and with coverage determined by Acres insuring Acres against liability arising out of ownership, operation, use or occupancy of the MJNE Facility. The policy obtained by Acres shall not be contributory and shall not provide primary insurance.

 

15.2 Payment of Premiums. During the Term, MJNE shall maintain policies of insurance covering loss of or damage to the MJNE Facility in the full amount of its replacement value and such policies shall name Acres as an additional insured. Acres shall have the right to obtain flood and earthquake insurance if required by any lender holding a security interest in the MJNE Facility. Acres may, but shall not be obligated, to obtain insurance for building improvements installed by MJNE on the MJNE Facility. Acres shall not maintain insurance for MJNE’s fixtures or equipment.

 

15.3 General Insurance Provisions.

 

(a) Any insurance which MJNE is required to maintain under this Agreement shall include a provision which requires the insurance carrier to give Acres not less than thirty (30) days’ written notice prior to any cancellation or modification of such coverage.

 

(b) If MJNE fails to deliver any policy, certificate or renewal to Acres required under this Agreement within the prescribed time period or if any such policy is canceled or modified during the Term without Acres’ consent, Acres may obtain such insurance, in which case MJNE shall reimburse Acres for the cost of such insurance within thirty (30) days after receipt of a statement that indicates the cost of such insurance.

 

(c) MJNE shall maintain all insurance required under this Agreement with companies holding a “General Policy Rating” of A+ or better, as set forth in the most current issue of “Best Key Rating Guide”. Acres and MJNE acknowledge the insurance markets are rapidly changing and that insurance in the form and amounts described in this Section may not be available in the future. MJNE acknowledges that the insurance described in this Section is for the primary benefit of Acres. If at any time during the Term, MJNE is unable to maintain the insurance required under the Agreement, MJNE shall nevertheless maintain insurance coverage which is customary and commercially reasonable in the insurance industry for MJNE’s type of business, as that coverage may change from time to time. Acres makes no representation as to the adequacy of such insurance to protect Acres’ or MJNE’s interests. Therefore, MJNE shall obtain any such additional property or liability insurance which MJNE deems necessary to protect Acres and MJNE.

 

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16. Miscellaneous.

 

16.1 Further Assurances. Upon a Party’s reasonable request, the other Party shall, at its sole cost and expense, execute and deliver all such further documents and instruments, and take all such further acts, necessary to give full effect to this Agreement.

 

16.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including and together with any related exhibits, schedules, constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein and therein, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter.

 

16.3 Survival. Subject to the limitations and other provisions of this Agreement: (a) the representations and warranties of the Parties contained herein will survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement; and (b) Sections 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 of this Agreement, as well as any other provision that, in order to give proper effect to its intent, should survive such expiration or termination, will survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

 

16.4 Notices. All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers and other communications under this Agreement (each, a “Notice”) must be in writing and addressed to the other Party at its address set forth below (or to such other address that the receiving Party may designate from time to time in accordance with this Section). All Notices must be delivered by personal delivery, nationally recognized overnight courier or certified or registered mail (in each case, return receipt requested, postage prepaid). Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, a Notice is effective only (a) on receipt by the receiving Party, and (b) if the Party giving the Notice has complied with the requirements of this Section.

 

Notice to Acres:

 

Acres Cultivation, LLC

2325 Western Avenue, Suite 12

Las Vegas, NV 89102

Email: john@acrescannabis.com

 

Notice to MJNE:

 

MJ Holdings, Inc

1300 S Jones Blvd., 2nd Floor

Las Vegas, NV 89146

Email: terry@mjholdingsinc.com

 

16.5 Interpretation. For purposes of this Agreement: (a) the words “include,” “includes” and “including” is deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”; (b) the word “or” is not exclusive’·(c) the words “herein” “hereof’” “here” “hereto” and “hereunder” refer to this Agreement as a whole; (d) words denoting the singular have a comparable meaning when used in the plural, and vice-versa; and (e) words denoting any gender include all genders. Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this Agreement: (x) to sections, exhibits, schedules, attachments and appendices mean the sections of, and exhibits, schedules, attachments and appendices attached to, this Agreement; (y) to an agreement, instrument or other document means such agreement, instrument or other document as amended, supplemented and modified from time to time to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof; and (z) to a statute means such statute as amended from time to time and includes any successor legislation thereto and any regulations promulgated thereunder. The Parties drafted this Agreement without regard to any presumption or rule requiring construction or interpretation against the Party drafting an instrument or causing any instrument to be drafted. The exhibits, schedules, attachments and appendices referred to herein are an integral part of this Agreement to the same extent as if they were set forth verbatim herein.

 

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16.6 Headings. The headings in this Agreement are for reference only and do not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.

 

16.7 Severability. If any term, clause, or provision hereof is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity or operation of any other term, clause, or provision and such invalid term, clause, or provision shall be deemed to be severed from the Agreement. Upon a determination that any term, clause or provision is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement to affect the original intent of the Parties as closely as possible in order that the transactions contemplated hereby be consummated as originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.

 

16.8 Amendment and Modification. No amendment to or rescission, termination or discharge of this Agreement is effective unless it is in writing and signed by an authorized Representative of each Party.

 

16.9 Waiver.

 

(a) No waiver under this Agreement is effective unless it is in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Party waiving its right.

 

(b) Any waiver authorized on one occasion is effective only in that instance and only for the purpose stated and does not operate as a waiver on any future occasion.

 

(c) None of the following constitutes a waiver or estoppel of any right, remedy, power, privilege or condition arising from this Agreement:

 

(i) any failure or delay in exercising any right, remedy, power or privilege or in enforcing any condition under this Agreement; or

 

(ii) any act, omission or course of dealing between the Parties.

 

16.10 Cumulative Remedies. All rights and remedies provided in this Agreement are cumulative and not exclusive, and the exercise by either Party of any right or remedy does not preclude the exercise of any other rights or remedies that may now or subsequently be available at law, in equity, by statute, in any other agreement between the Parties or otherwise.

 

16.11 Equitable Remedies. Each Party acknowledges and agrees that (a) a breach or threatened breach by a Party of any of its obligations under Sections 11, 12 or 13 would give rise to irreparable harm to the other Party for which monetary damages would not be an adequate remedy and (b) in the event of a breach or a threatened breach by a Party of any such obligations, the other Party shall, in addition to any and all other rights and remedies that may be available to the non-breaching Party at law, at equity or otherwise in respect of such breach, be entitled to equitable relief, including a temporary restraining order, an injunction, specific performance and any other relief that may be available from a court of competent jurisdiction, without any requirement to post a bond or other security, and without any requirement to MJNE actual damages or that monetary damages will not afford an adequate remedy. Each Party agrees that it will not oppose or otherwise challenge the appropriateness of equitable relief or the entry by a court of competent jurisdiction of an order granting equitable relief, in either case, consistent with the terms of this Section 16.11.

 

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16.12 Exculpation. MJNE hereby unconditionally and irrevocably waives any and all claims and causes of action of any nature whatsoever it may now or hereafter have against any of the members, managers, directors, officers, agents and employees of Acres and any of its parent, subsidiaries and affiliated companies (collectively, the “Acres Group”) and hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases and discharges the Acres Group from any and all liability whatsoever which may now or hereafter accrue in favor of MJNE against the Acres Group, in connection with or arising out of this Agreement. Manager agrees to look solely to Acres and its interest in the Facility for the satisfaction of any liability or obligation arising under this Agreement or for the performance of any of the covenants, warranties or other agreements contained herein. The provisions of this Section shall survive the expiration or prior termination of this Agreement.

 

16.13 Assignment. MJNE shall not, without the express prior written consent of Acres in each instance, Transfer this Agreement or any interest under it (in whole or in part, directly or indirectly) or permit the use or occupancy of MJNE’s Facility or any part thereof for any purpose other than as permitted hereunder or by anyone other than MJNE, nor shall MJNE permit a change to the operation or theme of MJNE’s Facility. For purposes hereof, term “Transfer” means an assignment, transfer, sublease, license, or other encumbrance, disposition or conveyance (voluntarily, by operation of law or otherwise) of this Agreement or MJNE’s Facility or any interest in this Agreement or MJNE’s Facility. The term “Transfer” also includes, without limitation, any assignment, transfer or other encumbering or disposal (voluntarily, by operation of law or otherwise) of any or all of the direct or indirect ownership interests in MJNE. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the operation of MJNE’s Facility by any subsidiary of MJNE shall be permitted hereunder.

 

16.14 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is binding on and inures to the benefit of the Parties and their respective permitted successors and permitted assigns.

 

16.15 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement benefits solely the Parties to this Agreement and their respective permitted successors and permitted assigns and nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, confers on any other Person any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.

 

16.16  Arbitration. The Parties hereto agree that any dispute concerning or arising out of the provisions of this Agreement shall be resolved by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Such arbitration shall be held in Clark County, Nevada, and the decision of the arbitrator(s) shall be conclusive and binding on the parties and shall be enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrator may, in his or her discretion, award attorneys’ fees and costs to such party as he or she sees fit in rendering his or her decision.

 

16.17 Governing Law. This Agreement, including all exhibits, schedules, attachments and appendices attached hereto and thereto, and all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, are governed by, and construed in accordance with, the Laws of the State of Nevada, United States of America, without regard to the conflict of laws provisions thereof.

 

16.18 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed and sent by facsimile machine, email, or other form of electronic transmission or reproduction, in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.

 

16.19 Force Majeure. Neither Party shall not be liable for any delay in performance due to force majeure, including strikes, civil disturbances, war, accidents, acts of God, or other delays beyond the control of Licensee If timely performance of any obligation of Licensee is prevented by any cause of force majeure, or any act of Licensor, then such failure or delay shall not constitute a default.

 

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16.20 Cross-Default Provision. Any breach or default under this Agreement shall also constitute a breach or default under the Consulting Agreement and the Equipment Lease, and any breach or default under the Consulting Agreement or the Equipment Lease shall constitute a breach or default under this Agreement.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the January 16, 2019.

 

  MJ HOLDINGS, INC.:
     
  By: /s/ Terrence M. Tierney
  Name: Terrence M. Tierney
  Title: Corporate Secretary/CAO
     
  ACRES:
     
  By: /s/ John Mueller
  Name: John Mueller
  Title: Manager

 

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SCHEDULE 1
GOODS

 

Dried marijuana product in bulk or smaller packaging

 

Wet marijuana product in bulk

 

All pricing shall be dependent on market conditions and shall be approved by MJNE prior to any sale of Goods by Acres. MJNE shall not direct Acres to sell any Goods below fair market value to an Affiliate of MJNE or any other party related to MJNE.

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT A
CONSULTING AGREEMENT

 

THIS CONSULTING AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of the 1st day of January 2019, by and between Acres Cultivation LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (the “Company”), and MJ Holdings, Inc. (and its subsidiaries), a publicly traded Nevada corporation (collectively the “Consultant”).

 

1. Consulting Relationship. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant will provide consulting services to the Company as described on Exhibit 1 attached hereto (the “Services”). Consultant represents that Consultant has the qualifications, the experience and the ability to properly perform the Services. Consultant shall use Consultant’s best efforts to perform the Services such that the results are satisfactory to the Company.

 

2. Fees. As consideration for the Services to be provided by Consultant and other obligations, the Company shall pay to Consultant the Distributable Commission derived from the wholesale of the “Goods” (as defined in the related Cultivation and Sales Agreement to which this Agreement is attached, i.e., the “CSA”) (the “Fee”). The first payment of this Fee shall occur on the 10th day after the month that a first sale of Goods occurs. All subsequent payments shall be made monthly on the tenth (10th) business day following the end of the month. As used herein, the term “Distributable Commission” shall mean the actual Net Revenue multiplied by Sixty percent (60%) generated from the wholesale of the Goods and realized by Company, less (i) any amounts owed by Consultant to Company, including, without limitation, fees and costs associated with agreed-upon services; (ii) any known or unknown fees and expenses payable to third parties (it being understood, acknowledged and agreed by Consultant that Company shall have no liability or responsibility for third-party costs associated with the sale, collection or cost of the Goods; and (iii) Company’s employment expenses, including, without limitation, W-2 related expenses associated with the Goods. A sample worksheet detailing the reimbursements and calculations is attached hereto as Exhibit 2. The Company shall keep separate books and records relating to the sale of the Goods, as though the cultivation, processing and wholesale of the goods were a stand-alone business of the Company. Prior to Consultant generating positive Distributable Commission, Consultant shall advance to Company any funds required to produce the Goods.

 

3. Term and Termination. Consultant shall serve as a consultant to the Company for a period commencing on the April 18th, 2018 and shall thereafter continue for Eight (8) years (the “Term”).

 

Upon termination of the CSA, to which this Agreement is attached, either party may terminate this Agreement. Within forty-five (45) business days following the termination of this Agreement, Company agrees to pay any amounts due to Consultant for the preceding month.

 

4. Independent Contractor. Consultant’s relationship with the Company will be that of an independent contractor and not that of an employee.

 

5. Method of Provision of Services. Consultant shall be solely responsible for determining the method, details and means of performing the Services. Consultant may, at Consultant’s own expense, employ or engage the services of such subcontractors, partners or agents, as Consultant deems necessary to perform the Services (collectively, the “Independent Contractors”). The Independent Contractors are not and shall not be employees of the Company, and Consultant shall be wholly responsible for compensation of any Independent Contractors and for the professional performance of the Services by the Independent Contractors such that the results are satisfactory to the Company. Consultant, Consultant’s employees, agents and Independent Contractors who provide services on Company’s premises will be required to obtain and maintain agent cards (“Agent Cards”) issued by the DOT (as defined in the CSA). Any Consultant or Independent Contractor that would be perceived by the Internal Revenue Service or the State of Nevada as meeting the criteria of being considered an employee of the Company shall no longer be utilized as a Consultant or Independent Contractor and must be presented to the Company for potential employment with Acres. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if Company reasonably believes that the continuation of employment of any Consultant employee, agent or Independent Contractor would be detrimental to the Company’s privileged license, Company may prohibit any such employee, agent or Independent Contractor from entering Company’s premises or providing services to the Company hereunder.

 

 

 

 

6. No Benefits. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that Consultant and its Independent Contractors shall not be eligible for any Company employee benefits and, to the extent Consultant otherwise would be eligible for any Company employee benefits but for the express terms of this Agreement, Consultant (on behalf of itself and its employees) hereby expressly declines to participate in such Company employee benefits.

 

7. Withholding; Indemnification. Consultant shall have full responsibility for applicable withholding taxes for all compensation paid to Consultant or its Independent Contractors under this Agreement, and for compliance with all applicable labor and employment requirements with respect to Consultant’s self-employment, sole proprietorship or other form of business organization, and with respect to the Independent Contractors, including state worker’s compensation insurance coverage requirements and any U.S. immigration visa requirements. Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the Company harmless from any liability for, or assessment of, any claims or penalties with respect to such withholding taxes, labor or employment requirements, including any liability for, or assessment of, withholding taxes imposed on the Company by the relevant taxing authorities with respect to any compensation paid to Consultant or its Independent Contractors.

 

8. Supervision of Consultant’s Services. All of the services to be performed by Consultant, including but not limited to the Services, will be as agreed between Consultant and the Company. Consultant will be required to report to the Company’s Manager concerning the Services performed under this Agreement. The nature and frequency of these reports will be left to the discretion of the Parties, but in any event shall occur not less frequently than monthly.

 

9. Conflicts with this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that neither Consultant nor any of the Independent Contractors is under any pre-existing obligation in conflict or in any way inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement.

 

10. Privileged License. Consultant acknowledges that the Company has been issued licenses by governmental authorities that allow for the Company to own and operate marijuana establishments in compliance with the laws of the State of Nevada (the “Privileged License”) and will be subject the regulations surrounding such Privileged Licenses. If requested to do so by the Company, Consultant shall use its best efforts to obtain any license, qualification, clearance or the like (including, without limitation, Agent Card(s)) which shall be required of Consultant by any regulatory authority having jurisdiction over the Company. In the event Consultant determines complying with the obligations imposed by the preceding sentence is not economically feasible, Consultant may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to the Company. Moreover, if: (i) Consultant fails to obtain the requisite license, qualification, or clearance necessary to satisfy the requirements of this Section; (ii) the Company is directed to cease business with Consultant by any such regulatory authority; or (iii) the Company acting in good faith determines, in the Company’s sole and exclusive judgment, that Consultant or any of Consultant’s agents, designees or representatives (a) is engaged in any activity or activities that reasonably jeopardize, the Company’s business or such Privileged Licenses, or (b) if any such Privileged Licenses is reasonably threatened to be, or is, denied, curtailed, suspended or revoked, and (d) if Consultant refuses or fails to cure the violation of subsection(s) (a), or (b), within a reasonable period of time, then the Company shall have the right under this Section to terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to Consultant.

 

 

 

 

11. Miscellaneous.

 

11.1 Governing Law. The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this Agreement, and all acts and transactions pursuant hereto and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall be governed, construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state of Nevada, without giving effect to principles of conflicts of law.

 

11.2 Confidential Arbitration. The Parties hereto agree that any dispute concerning or arising out of the provisions of this Agreement shall be resolved by confidential arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Such confidential arbitration shall be held in Clark County, Nevada, and the decision of the arbitrator(s) shall be conclusive and binding on the parties and shall be enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrator may, in his or her discretion, award attorneys’ fees and costs to such party as he or she sees fit in rendering his or her decision.

 

11.3 Entire Agreement. This Agreement along with the CSA to which this Agreement is attached, sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of the parties relating to the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous discussions, understandings and agreements, whether oral or written, between them relating to the subject matter hereof.

 

11.4 Amendments and Waivers. No modification of or amendment to this Agreement, nor any waiver of any rights under this Agreement, shall be effective unless in writing signed by the parties to this Agreement. No delay or failure to require performance of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of that provision as to that or any other instance.

 

11.5 Successors and Assigns. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, this Agreement, and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder, will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of their respective successors, assigns, heirs, executors, administrators and legal representatives. The Company may assign any of its rights and obligations under this Agreement. No other party to this Agreement may assign, whether voluntarily or by operation of law, any of its rights and obligations under this Agreement, except with the prior written consent of the Company.

 

11.6 Notices. All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers and other communications under this Agreement (a “Notice”) must be in writing and addressed to the other Party at its address set forth in the CSA (or to such other address that the receiving Party may designate from time to time in accordance with this Section). All Notices must be delivered by personal delivery, nationally recognized overnight courier or certified or registered mail (in each case, return receipt requested, postage prepaid). Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, a Notice is effective only (a) on receipt by the receiving Party, and (b) if the Party giving the Notice has complied with the requirements of this Section.

 

 

 

 

11.7 Severability. If one or more provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable under applicable law, the parties agree to renegotiate such provision in good faith. In the event that the parties cannot reach a mutually agreeable and enforceable replacement for such provision, then (i) such provision shall be excluded from this Agreement, (ii) the balance of the Agreement shall be interpreted as if such provision were so excluded and (iii) the balance of the Agreement shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.

 

11.8 Construction. This Agreement is the result of negotiations between and has been reviewed by each of the parties hereto and their respective counsel, if any; accordingly, this Agreement shall be deemed to be the product of all of the parties hereto, and no ambiguity shall be construed in favor of or against any one of the parties hereto.

 

11.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Execution of a facsimile copy will have the same force and effect as execution of an original, and a facsimile signature will be deemed an original and valid signature.

 

11.10 Cross-Default Provision. Any breach or default under this Agreement shall also constitute a breach or default under the CSA and the Equipment Lease (as defined in the CSA), and any breach or default under the CSA or the Equipment Lease shall constitute a breach or default under this Agreement.

 

11.11 Nevada Authority. Acres shall be responsible to the DOT for all acts, omissions and civil penalties associated with operation and business of the Facility. Any payments made to the DOT, which were caused as a result of negligence by MJNE shall be immediately reimbursed to Acres, provided that MJNE has been given prior notice of the alleged violation by Acres and has been provided a reasonable opportunity to cure.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

THE COMPANY: CONSULTANT:
   
ACRES CULTIVATION, LLC MJ Holdings, Inc.

 

By: /s/ John Mueller   By: /s/ Terrence M. Tierney
Name: John Mueller   Name: Terrence M. Tierney
Title: Manager   Title: Corporate Secretary/CAO

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT 1
DESCRIPTION OF CONSULTING SERVICES

 

1. Consult with Company specializes in the cultivation, drying, packaging, and selling the Goods;

 

2. Assist in the marketing, sale, advertising and promotion of the Goods;

 

3. Develop, with input from the Company, a unique strains and breeding program.

 

4. Assist in accepting and processing purchase orders for the Goods;

 

5. Quality control and product review related to the Goods;

 

6. Customer service related to the Goods;

 

7. Assist in purchase and sourcing of all materials used in producing the Goods;

 

8. Assist in inventory management related to the Goods;

 

9. Processing of accounts receivable related to the Goods;

 

10. Business development consulting services; and

 

11. Other such duties as may be mutually agreed to, in writing, by Consultant and the Company from time to time.

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT 2
SAMPLE WORKSHEET

 

In calculating the Fee to be paid to Consultant pursuant to the Consulting Agreement the term “Distributable Commission” shall mean the total Net Revenue multiplied by sixty (60%) percent generated from the wholesale of the Goods subject to the following adjustments:

 

Current Period [Start Date] to [End Date]

 

COLLECTED REVENUES

 

Product 1

Product 2

Product 3

Product 4

 

Deduction for all Taxes and Fees

 

TOTAL NET REVENUES (multiplied by 60%)

 

COST OF GOODS (COGS)

 

Deduction for fines from DOT caused by MJNE

 

Deduction for Bad Debt, Recalls or Returns

 

Deduction for Testing

 

Deduction for all employee costs, including but not limited to, employer portion of taxes

 

Deduction for Utilities, as defined in the CSA

 

Deduction for Distribution and Transportation Costs

 

Deduction for all insurance costs associated with MJNE

 

Deduction for all Cost of Goods items required to produce and sell the Goods

 

Deduction for any other expenses incurred by Acres directly associated with the Goods.

 

TOTAL COST OF GOODS SOLD GROSS PROFIT (LOSS)  

 

OPERATING EXPENSES

 

Deduction for Compliance and Security at Seven Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($7,000.00) per Month (starting on the month MJNE’s Facility receives Certificate of Occupancy from Nye County, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged).

 

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES PROFIT (LOSS)  
Distributable Commission  

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT B

 

EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT

 

This EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement” or “Lease Agreement”), dated as of January 1, 2019 is by and between MJ Holdings, Inc., (its wholly owned subsidiaries) a Nevada Corporation, (the “Lessor”), and Acres Cultivation, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, (the “Lessee”). Lessor and Lessee may collectively be referred to herein as, “Parties”, or individually as, “Party”.

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, Lessor is in the business of leasing cannabis cultivation and manufacturing equipment and related parts, accessories, and replacement of such equipment (the “Business”);

 

WHEREAS, Lessor, as “MJNE”, and Lessee, as “Acres”, have entered into that certain Cultivation and Sales Agreement of even date herewith and to which this Agreement is attached (the “CSA”);

 

WHEREAS, Lessee desires to lease from Lessor, and Lessor desires to lease to Lessee the equipment more specifically described in this Agreement;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, terms and conditions set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

 

1. Lease. Lessor agrees to lease to Lessee, and Lessee agrees to lease from Lessor, the equipment described more fully and set forth in Schedule A, which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein (the “Equipment”).

 

2. Operation. Lessee shall not remove the Equipment from the address specified on Schedule A without the prior written approval of Lessor. Lessee shall allow Lessor to enter Lessee’s premises at all reasonable times to locate and inspect the state and condition of the Equipment; provided, however, that any access of Lessee’s premises by Lessor shall comply with all applicable Laws (as defined in the CSA) governing Lessee and Lessee’s business at the premises. Lessor shall provide to Lessee reasonable advance notice of Lessor’s desire to enter Lessee’s premises and shall cooperate with Lessee in order to comply with all such applicable laws, rules and regulations. Lessee shall, keep and maintain the Equipment in a good state of repair, normal wear and tear excepted, and shall use the Equipment only for its intended purpose and follow Lessor’s instructions regarding the use of the Equipment. Lessee, its employees and/or its agents will (a) operate the Equipment in a professional manner, (b) only use properly trained and qualified personnel to operate the Equipment, (c) operate the Equipment safely and properly, (d) operate the Equipment in accordance with the best practices in the industry and all applicable laws, regulations, and/or ordinances, and (e) allow any maintenance or service required or recommended under the applicable maintenance service contract, if any. Subject to the provisions of that certain Consulting Agreement between Lessor and Lessee of even date herewith, Lessee is solely responsible for all required and scheduled maintenance for the Equipment and Lessee’s expense, unless otherwise covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.

 

 

 

 

3. Lease and Costs.

 

3.1 Lease. In consideration of Lessee’s right to possess and use the Equipment during the Term (as defined in Section 8), Lessee shall pay the fee at the rate specified in Schedule A (the “Fee”), on the tenth day of each calendar month during the Term, after any mutual agreed upon set-off, offset, abatement or deduction. Lessee shall pay interest on all late payments at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month. Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for all costs incurred in collecting any late payments, including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees. Payment of any late charge does not excuse Lessee of any default under this Agreement.

 

Upon the expiration of the Term or prior termination of this Agreement, Lessee shall have the option of buying the leased Equipment for the sum of One and 00/100 Dollar ($1.00) in an “as-is” condition.

 

3.2 Transportation Costs. Lessor shall be responsible for the transportation, including all costs of transportation, of Equipment. Delivery and transfer of risk of loss of the Equipment shall occur at the time and place that Lessee or its duly authorized representative takes possession of the Equipment.

 

3.3 Equipment Installation. Lessor shall be responsible for fully installing the Equipment with all capabilities to cultivate and process marijuana in accordance with all applicable Laws, including, without limitation, Chapters 453A and 453D of NRS 453A and 453D. Lessor shall be responsible for insuring Equipment remains operable throughout the Term.

 

3.4 Performance Guaranty. Lessor has previously deposited Three Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($300,000.00) with Lessee to guaranty the performance of the installation of the Equipment.

 

3.5 Right to Offset. Lessee shall have the right to offset the Fee in the exact amount of any deficit in Distributable Income as defined in the CSA.

 

4. Limited Warranty. Lessor shall replace or repair the Equipment with similar Equipment if the Equipment fails to operate. Such repair or replacement shall be made as soon as practicable after Lessee provides written notification.

 

OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH ABOVE, LESSOR MAKES NO WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING ANY (a) WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; (b) WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; (c) WARRANTY AGAINST INTERFERENCE; OR (d) WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARK, TRADE SECRET OR OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY; WHETHER ARISING BY LAW, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE.

 

 

 

 

5. Title and Risk of Loss. Title to the Equipment remains with Lessor throughout the Term, and, except for Lessee’s option to purchase the Equipment hereunder, Lessee shall acquire no right, title or interest in the Equipment. Lessee or Lessor shall not pledge or encumber the Equipment in any way. Lessor shall bear all risk of loss, damage, destruction, theft and condemnation to or of the Equipment from any cause whatsoever (the “Loss”). Lessee shall notify Lessor in writing within ten (10) days of any such Loss.

 

5.1 Purchase Option. Upon the expiration of the Term or prior termination of this Agreement, Lessee shall have the option to purchase the Equipment from Lessor for One and 00/100 Dollar ($1.00), in accordance with Section 3.1, above, provided that Lessee provides written notice to Lessor of its decision to exercise its option to purchase the Equipment no later than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the Term. In the event of a prior termination of this Agreement, Lessee may give such notice within and up to thirty (30) days following such termination. The Parties hereto shall execute and deliver all documents, provide all information and take or forbear from all such action as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the delivery of a bill of sale acceptable to Lessee with respect to its purchase of the Equipment from Lessor.

 

6. Compliance with Law. Lessee shall (a) comply with all applicable Laws, and (b) maintain in effect all the licenses, permissions, authorizations, consents and permits that it needs to carry out its obligations under this Agreement.

 

7. Insurance. During the term of this Agreement, Lessor shall, at its own expense, maintain and carry insurance in full force and effect which includes, but is not limited to, commercial general liability insurance in a sum no less than One Million and 00/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00) with financially sound and reputable insurers. Upon Lessee’s request, Lessor shall provide Lessee with a certificate of insurance from Lessor’s insurer evidencing the insurance coverage specified in this Agreement. The certificate of insurance shall name Lessee as an additional insured. Lessor shall provide Lessee with ten (10) days’ advance written notice in the event of a cancellation or material change in Lessee’s insurance policy. Except where prohibited by law, Lessor shall require its insurer to waive all rights of subrogation against Lessee’s insurers and Lessee.

 

8. Term and Termination. The term of this Agreement commences on the date of this Agreement and continues for a period of Eight (8) years, unless and until earlier terminated as provided under this Agreement (the “Term”). In addition to any remedies that may be provided in this Agreement, either Party may terminate this Agreement with immediate effect upon notice to the other party, if the other party: (i) fails to pay any amount when due under this Agreement, and such failure continues for ten (10) days after the other party’s receipt of notice of nonpayment; (ii) has not otherwise performed or complied with any material terms of this Agreement; (iii) becomes insolvent, files a petition for bankruptcy or commences or has commenced against it proceedings relating to bankruptcy, receivership, reorganization or assignment for the benefit of creditors; (iv) terminates the Consulting Agreement entered into between the Lessor and Lessee; or (v) in the event Lessee fails to operate the Equipment within one hundred eighty (180) days after installation by Lessor.

 

 

 

 

8.1 Termination. Upon a permitted termination by Lessor or Lessee, Lessee shall pay Lessor the sum of one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the original cost of the Equipment, less fifty percent (50%) of the any Lease payments made by Lessee. Such amount shall be paid by Lessee in twelve (12) monthly equal installments, with the first such installment being due and payable on the first (1st) day of the month following the first full month following such permitted termination.

 

9. Taxes. Lessor shall pay for any or all sales, use, personal property and any other taxes, fees, permits, licenses, or any other similar charges of any kind that might apply, or might be assessed now or later, in connection with Lessee’s use of the Equipment.

 

10. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including and together with any related exhibits, schedules, attachments and appendices, constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral, regarding such subject matter.

 

11. Survival. Subject to the limitations and other provisions of this Agreement, the representations and warranties of the Parties contained herein shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement as well as any other provision that, in order to give proper effect to its intent, should survive such expiration or termination, shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

 

12. Notices. All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers, summons and other legal process, and other similar types of communications hereunder must be in writing and addressed to the relevant Party at the address set forth on Schedule B of this Agreement (or to such other address that may be designated by the receiving Party from time to time in accordance with this Section 12). All notices must be delivered by personal delivery, nationally recognized overnight courier (with all fees pre-paid), or certified or registered mail (in each case, return receipt requested, postage prepaid). A notice is effective only (i) upon receipt by the receiving Party and (ii) if the Party giving the notice has complied with the requirements of this Section 12.

 

Lessee shall also promptly notify Lessor of each accident involving the Equipment, including time, place, nature of the accident or damage, and such other information as may be known, and advise Lessor of all correspondence, papers, notices, and documents received regarding the Equipment.

 

13. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction.

 

14. Amendments. No amendment to or modification of this Agreement is effective unless it is in writing and signed by an authorized representative of each Party.

 

 

 

 

15. Waiver. No waiver by any party of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by the party so waiving. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, no failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any rights, remedy, power or privilege arising from this Agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power or privilege.

 

16. Cumulative Remedies. All rights and remedies provided in this Agreement are cumulative and not exclusive, and the exercise by either Party of any right or remedy does not preclude the exercise of any other rights or remedies that may now or subsequently be available at law, in equity, by statute, in any other agreement between the Parties or otherwise.

 

17. Assignment; Successors and Assigns. Lessee shall have the right to assign, transfer, delegate or subcontract any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of Lessor. No assignment or delegation shall relieve Lessee of any of its obligations hereunder. This Agreement is binding on and inures to the benefit of the Parties to this Agreement and their respective permitted successors.

 

18. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement benefits solely the Parties to this Agreement and their respective permitted successors and assigns and nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, confers on any other Person any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.

 

19. Choice of Law. This Agreement and all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement are governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Nevada, without regard to the conflict of laws of such State.

 

20. Confidential Arbitration. The Parties hereto agree that any dispute concerning or arising out of the provisions of this Agreement shall be resolved by confidential arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Such confidential arbitration shall be held in Clark County, Nevada, and the decision of the arbitrator(s) shall be conclusive and binding on the parties and shall be enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrator may, in his or her discretion, award attorneys’ fees and costs to such party as he or she sees fit in rendering his or her decision.

 

24. Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT SHALL LESSEE BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR ENHANCED DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS OR REVENUES OR DIMINUTION IN ALUE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO ANY BREACH OF ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER OR NOT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES HAS BEEN DISCLOSED IN ADVANCE BY LESSOR OR COULD HAVE BEEN REASONABLY FORESEEN BY LESSOR, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY (CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) UPON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ANY AGREED OR OTHER REMEDY OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL LESSEE’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED TWO TIMES THE TOTAL OF THE AMOUNTS PAID TO LESSOR HEREUNDER OR TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($25,000.00), WHICHEVER IS LESS.

 

 

 

 

25. Force Majeure. Lessor shall not be liable or responsible to Lessee, nor be deemed to have defaulted or breached this Agreement, for any failure or delay in fulfilling or performing any term of this Agreement when and to the extent such failure or delay is caused by or results from acts or circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Lessor including, without limitation, acts of God, flood, fire, earthquake, explosion, governmental actions, war, invasion or hostilities (whether war is declared or not), terrorist threats or acts, riot, or other civil unrest, national emergency, revolution, insurrection, epidemic, lockouts, strikes or other labor disputes (whether or not relating to either party’s workforce), or restraints or delays affecting carriers or inability or delay in obtaining supplies of adequate or suitable materials, materials or telecommunication breakdown or power outage provided that, if the event in question continues for a continuous period in excess of one hundred eighty (180) days, Lessee shall be entitled to give notice in writing to Lessor to terminate this Agreement.

 

26. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which is deemed an original, but all of which together are deemed to be one and the same agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 12, a signed copy of this Agreement delivered by facsimile, email or other means of electronic transmission is deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Agreement.

 

27. Headings. Headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and are not to be used in any interpretation of the agreement between the parties.

 

28. Enforcement. This Agreement shall not be enforceable unless it is (i) signed by Lessor, and (ii) a copy of this fully executed Agreement is delivered to Lessee.

 

29. Cross-Default Provision. Any breach or default under this Agreement shall also constitute a breach or default under the CSA and the Consulting Agreement, and any breach or default under the CSA or the Consulting Agreement shall constitute a breach or default under this Agreement.

 

[Signatures on the following page.]

 

 

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

LESSEE: LESSOR:
   
ACRES CULTIVATION, LLC MJ Holdings, Inc.

 

By: /s/ John Mueller   By: /s/ Terrence M. Tierney
Name: John Mueller   Name: Terrence M. Tierney
Title: Manager   Title: Corporate Secretary/CAO

 

 

 

 

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 and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (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 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 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 21,  2019 /s/ Paris Balaouras
  Name: Paris Balaouras
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 31.2

 

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CERTIFICATION

 

I, Laurence Ruhe, 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 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 quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to 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 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 21, 2019 /s/ Laurence Ruhe
  Name:  Laurence Ruhe
  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 March 31, 2019, 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 21, 2019 /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, Laurence Ruhe, 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 March 31, 2019, 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 21, 2019 /s/ LAURENCE RUHE
  Name: Laurence Ruhe
  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.