TGOD Settlement with Hamilton City Council for Cannabis Greenhouse Signed and Approved

HAMILTON, ON, May 3, 2019 /CNW/ - The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the "Company" or "TGOD") (TSX:TGOD) (US:TGODF) is pleased to confirm that the Hamilton City Council and the Company have finalized and signed a settlement offer, and that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approved the settlement at a meeting on May 2, 2019. The facilities in Ancaster, Ontario will be capable of growing 17,500 kgs of premium certified organic cannabis annually.

"This completes this chapter of our journey," said Brian Athaide, CEO of TGOD. "We look forward to growing and producing high-quality, certified organic cannabis right here in our home town. We are committed to the City and look forward to working with our neighbours, local businesses and the community."

About The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd.

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (US: TGODF) is a publicly traded, premium global organic cannabis company, with operations focused on medical cannabis markets in Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as the Canadian adult-use market. TGOD also has organic hemp CBD oil operations in Canada, and through its wholly owned subsidiary HemPoland distributes premium hemp CBD oil in the EU. The Company grows high quality, certified organic cannabis with sustainable, all-natural principles. TGOD's products are laboratory tested to ensure patients have access to a standardized, safe and consistent product. TGOD has a planned capacity of 219,000 kgs and is building 1,643,600 sq. ft. of cultivation and processing facilities across Ontario, Quebec, Jamaica and Denmark.

TGOD's Common Shares and warrants issued under the indenture dated November 1, 2017 trade on the TSX under the symbol "TGOD" and "TGOD.WT", respectively.

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