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By Tara Lindemann, Writer Legacy Farms owner, Aaron Porter, claims a petition calling for accountability over his cannabis grow operation is rooted in misinformation. Along with him, Six Nations Cannabis Commission (SNCC) ,has confirmed the company , Legacy Farms, has followed the license application process. \u201cLegacy Farms have been extremely cooperative working with the Six Nations Cannabis Commission,\u201d said Acting Commissioner, Jami-Lee Baxter. SNCC issued the Legacy Farms press release on May 30. In the release, Porter, as \u201csole owner,\u201d says he is \u201cproud to operate a fully licensed cannabis production facility in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Six Nations Cannabis Commission, and the Elected Band Council of the Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGREC).\u201d \u201cFrom the outset, my goal has been to support community standards,… <\/p>\n

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By Tara Lindemann, Writer Legacy Farms owner, Aaron Porter, claims a petition calling for accountability over his cannabis grow operation is rooted in misinformation. Along with him, Six Nations Cannabis Commission (SNCC) ,has confirmed the company , Legacy Farms, has followed the license application process. \u201cLegacy Farms have been extremely cooperative working with the Six Nations Cannabis Commission,\u201d said Acting Commissioner, Jami-Lee Baxter. SNCC issued the Legacy Farms press release on May 30. In the release, Porter, as \u201csole owner,\u201d says he is \u201cproud to operate a fully licensed cannabis production facility in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Six Nations Cannabis Commission, and the Elected Band Council of the Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGREC).\u201d \u201cFrom the outset, my goal has been to support community standards,... <\/p>\n

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