Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

8. Commitments and Contingencies

Lease Commitments

The Company leases various facilities under operating leases which expire at various dates through July 2028. Under the terms of the operating lease agreements, the Company is responsible for certain insurance, taxes and common area maintenance expenses. As of January 1, 2019 the Company adopted ASC 842 requiring lessees to record assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. The Company records rent expense on a straight-line basis over the terms of the underlying leases. Lease expense for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 was $936,525 and $9800,000, respectively.

Aggregate future lease liability payments under ASC 842 are as follows:

12/31/2019
2020	$	594,936
2021		577,167
2022		482,026
2023		390,927
2024		232,490
Thereafter		387,778
Total	$	2,665,324

Option to Purchase Building

On May 14, 2018 and November 20, 2018, Andalucia 511, LLC, through its parent company, Project 1493, LLC remitted $50,000 payments for the purpose of extending the option to purchase a building located at 1022 Ashford Avenue in Santuree, Puerto Rico. The option gives the Company an exclusive ninety day option to purchase the building for $1,150,000, which can be executed by written consent, specifying the closing date. The Company will also pay $6,000 rent for the duration of the option agreement. On March 27, 2019 a $100,000 payment was made to extend the option to May 31, 2019. On May 21, 2019 the Company elected to forego the purchase of the building. The Company notified the Option holder of the decision, and released the $200,000 funds held in escrow to the Option holder and terminated the agreement to purchase the building. The Option fee of $200,000 is being expensed in the current year.

Risk of Prosecution for Cannabis-Related Companies

A company that is connected to the marijuana industry must be aware that cannabis-related companies may be at risk of federal, and perhaps state, criminal prosecution. The Department of Treasury recently issued guidance noting: “The Controlled Substances Act” (“CSA”) makes it illegal under federal law to manufacture, distribute, or dispense cannabis. Many states impose and enforce similar prohibitions. As of December 31, 2019and May 29, 2020 the Company has not been notified of any pending investigations regarding its planned business activities, and is not currently involved in any such investigations with any regulators.

California Operating Licenses

Effective January 1, 2018 the State of California allowed for adult use cannabis sales. California’s cannabis licensing system is being implemented in two phases. First, beginning on January 1, 2018, the State began issuing temporary licenses. On January 1, 2019 the State ceased issuing temporary licenses and began transitioning 2018 qualifying temporary licenses to provisional and annual license status.

Green Spirit Mendocino, LLC holds an annual license which expires April 4, 2021. The license was issued by the Bureau of Cannabis Control (“BCC”) ON April 29, 2020. Point Arena Manufacturing, LLC (“PAM”) holds a Non-Volatile Type 6 Manufacturing license was issued a license on May 15, 2020 and expires on May 15, 2021. Point Arena Distribution, LLC holds a Distribution Type 11 license issued by the BCC which expires on June 27, 2020.

Although the possession, cultivation and distribution of cannabis for medical and adult use is permitted in California, cannabis is a Schedule-I controlled substance and its use remains a violation of federal law. Since federal law criminalizing the use of cannabis preempts state laws that legalize its use, strict enforcement of federal law regarding cannabis would likely result in our inability to proceed with our business plan, especially in respect of our cannabis cultivation, production and dispensaries. In addition, our assets, including real property, cash, equipment and other goods, could be subject to asset forfeiture because cannabis is still federally illegal.

Nashville Lease – Pure and Natural, LLC

On February 8, 2019, Pure and Natural, LLC entered into an operating lease for a 2,525 square foot CBD retail store at 2306 West End Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee for five years beginning February 1, 2019 and ending January 31, 2024. The initial lease obligation will be $7,364 per month with an escalation of $1/per square foot for the remaining four years. The lease also states a security deposit of $7,364 and for additional rent of $1,403 per month for common area maintenance expenses. The lease has one five-year renewal option.

On December 19, 2018, Pure and Natural, LLC entered into an operating lease for a kiosk in Governor’s Square Mall, in Clarksville, Tennessee for fifteen months beginning February 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2020. As of the date of this report, the Company is on a month to month lease with the landlord. The lease obligation will be $2,500 per month. The lease also calls for additional rent payments of 10% of annual revenues in excess of $375,000.

Sponsorship Agreement – BYB Extreme Fighting Series LLC

On February 20, 2019 Pure and Natural, LLC (“Pure”) and BYB Extreme Fighting Series, LLC (“BYB”) entered into a Sponsorship Agreement (“Agreement”) to sponsor three events of the BYB EXTREME Series.

In consideration of the sponsorship, Pure paid $30,000 on February 20, 2019. The Company will also issue $25,000 of its restricted common stock per event. BYB commits to purchase $25,000 worth of Pure products no less than 45 days before each sponsored event.

Endorsement Licensing and Co-Branding Agreement – Matt Sorum

On February 27, 2019 Pure and Natural, LLC (“Pure”) and Matt Sorum (“Sorum”) entered into an Endorsement Licensing and Co-Branding Agreement (“Agreement”), to develop, market, promote and sell a unique Matt Sorum Product Line (“Licensed Products”) for dietary supplements derived from hemp containing 0% THC. The Agreement is for an initial three year term, beginning February 27, 2019 and ending February 26, 2022. The Agreement may be extended with the same terms unless either party provides a 60 day notice prior to the initial term.

Sorum will be compensated (i) a royalty of 20% of Net Gross Margin of the Licensed Products; (ii) 20% of the Net Gross Margin of any Products sold in connection with any commercial made by Sorum; and (iii) 30% of Net Gross Margin of Licensed Products. The Company further agrees to issue Matt Sorum certain shares of common stock as further consideration under this Agreement. The Company agrees to issue Matt Sorum 2,000 shares of its restricted common stock for each $1,000,000 in gross revenue derived directly from the sale of Licensed Products up to a maximum of 100,000 shares during the Term of this Agreement (the “Compensation Shares”). The Compensation Shares shall be issued at the end of each year of this Agreement.

Point Arena Manufacturing and Distribution Lease

On February 27, 2019, Point Arena Manufacturing, LLC and Point Arena Distribution, LLC (“Lessees”) entered into an operating lease for a 600 square foot building at 165 Main Street, Point Arena, California for five years beginning March 1, 2019 and ending February 28, 2024, for the purpose of manufacturing and distribution of cannabis products. The initial lease obligation will be $3,000 per month, the first year rent of $36,000 due within 10 days of signing the lease. This payment has not been made as the building has not been made ready. The rent will escalate 2.5% for the remaining four years of the base term. The lease has one five-year renewal option.

Preferred Partner and Advertising Agreement – Buzznog, LLC

On March 4, 2019 Pure and Natural, LLC (“Pure”) and Buzznog, LLC entered into a Preferred Partner and Advertising Agreement (“Agreement”) allowing Pure to sell cannibidiol products on Buzznog’s website, mobile applications and platforms. Pure will pay Buzznog 20% of the gross profit margin on all products sold using Buzznog’s sites. The Agreement has a term of three years from the moment of its coming into effect. If neither party announces termination of the Agreement at least thirty (90) days before its stated expiration, the Agreement shall automatically extend for a period of one year, and renewing until such time as either party provides notice of termination in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement.

Palm Springs Lease – Green Room Palm Springs, LLC

On March 6, 2019, the Company entered into an operating lease for a 4,500 square foot cannabis retail store at 2155 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California for five years and six months beginning March 1, 2019 and ending August 31, 2024. The initial lease obligation will be $6,000 per month for nine months; $10,000 for months ten through fifteen; and a 3% escalation of the monthly lease for the remainder of the base lease. The Company paid a security deposit of $20,000 upon signing the lease.

Consulting agreements

On March 3, 2019 the Company entered into an engagement letter agreement with MH Legal Services, LLC (“MH”). In connection with the engagement, the Company will pay MH compensation for in-house legal services as follows: (i) a monthly fee of Twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500); and (ii) and a one-time issuance of 150,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock, par value $0.001 per share, due within thirty days of signing the engagement letter. MH terminated the engagement with the Company on October 16, 2019.

On March 29, 2019 the Company entered into a consulting agreement with John Grainer (“Grainer”). In connection with the agreement, the Company will pay Grainer compensation for management, development and operation services as follows: (i) a monthly fee of Fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000); and (ii) the Company will issue to Grainer two hundred thousand (200,000) restricted common shares, par value $0.001 per share. One hundred thousand shares (100,000) will be issued promptly upon execution of the consulting agreement. The remaining 100,000 shares shall accrue on a quarterly basis over a two (2) year period (12,500 per quarter), commencing on the effective date of this Agreement and except for a change in control of GSRX, subsequent share distribution is subject to your continued engagement. If this engagement is terminated prior to the accrual of any quarterly basis share accrual, you shall not be entitled to receive the unaccrued shares.

Effective July 1, 2019, the Company entered into an amended and restated executive consulting agreement with the Grainer. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company agreed to pay the Executive Chairman compensation as follows: (i) a monthly cash fee of $10,000, payable in accordance with the Company’s standard payroll practices; and (ii) 50,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, payable quarterly, effective immediately.

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