Leafly

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

How can cannabis business owners shape and access social equity in Illinois? The post How cannabiz owners can shape social equity appeared first on Leafly. Find out more from Good Tree Capital.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The post Retail Licensing Delays and Emerging Social Equity Concerns in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut appeared first on NORML.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 13, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today the results of the Social Equity Criteria Lottery (SECL) for 55 Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses. The post Social Equity Criteria Lottery winners announced appeared first on Illinois News Joint.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The landscape for the Illinois cannabis industry is often complicated, especially for the latest social-equity adult-use license holders. To help navigate this landscape, the Social Equity Empowerment Network (S.E.E.N.) To help navigate this landscape, the Social Equity Empowerment Network (S.E.E.N.)

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Leafly

JUNE 1, 2022

An Illinois judge released 185 social equity cannabis retail licenses. The post Illinois judge gives 185 social equity cannabis stores the go-ahead, finally appeared first on Leafly. Find out what it means for Illinois cannabis consumers on Leafly.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 17, 2023

Today, IDFPR announced two key updates for the upcoming Social Equity Criteria Lottery for the next round of adult use cannabis dispensary licenses. This interactive map allows individuals to check if an individual address is within a census tract that qualifies for one of the required social equity criteria.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today warned individuals in a press release of “social equity criteria license lottery scams.” IDFPR encourages individuals to be vigilant about any solicitations to become a potential business partner for the Social Equity Criteria License Lottery (SECL).

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The state of Illinois gives a long-awaited go-ahead so the first two social equity cannabis retailers in the state. The post Illinois hands out first social equity cannabis retail licenses appeared first on Leafly.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

However, amidst the flourishing market, concerns have arisen regarding disparities in access and ownership, leading to social equity initiatives to rectify historical injustices. Access to opportunities, licenses, and ownership remains uneven, perpetuating economic and social imbalances.

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Leafly

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The state of California is offering $15 million in cannabis equity grants. The post California: $15 million in grants to support social equity programs? Read more and find out how to apply. appeared first on Leafly.

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Leafly

MARCH 16, 2022

The post New Jersey is latest battleground for social equity in cannabis appeared first on Leafly. Legal weed sales could start as soon as late April in NJ, but lawmakers are still fighting claims that the game is rigged.

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Leafly

AUGUST 22, 2022

Illinois broke through the chatter with big talk about helping social equity businesses take off. The post Will social equity in Illinois live up to the hype? Will the state live up to the hype? appeared first on Leafly.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 27, 2023

This post will go into detail the Social and Economic Equity sections and commentary provided for in the Proposed Regulations. One of the more notable topics covered in depth by the Proposed Regulations is the establishment of a social and economic equity applicant, and licensee.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 15, 2021

“These [investors] are coming in, selling them the dream,” said Celeste Rodriguez, at Acre 41, and a staunch advocate for social equity in the cannabis industry. But since the draft rules for the social equity program were released, advocates warned that major cannabis investors might easily game the system.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

THE PRICE – Free THE DATE – 16 November 2020 THE RATING – THE BLURB – NACB’s Social Equity Conference will get you into the … Read More. The post NACB Social Equity Conference first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The state of Illinois serves as a real example for well-intentioned plans designed to deliver equity. The first steps towards Illinois equity. Pritzker coined this moment as “a new era of social equity, reversing harms caused primarily to people of color by the war on drugs.”. Cannabiz owners spot faulty measures.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Proposed social equity rule. Following Washington’s creation of the Social Equity in Cannabis Task Force during the 2020 legislative session, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (“LCB”) approved draft social equity licensing rules for cannabis licensees on August 3. Eligibility requirements.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 4, 2020

You may have been following our Social Equity journey or even participated in providing feedback for the Social Equity Guidelines we have been so passionately … Read More. The post NACB Publishes Social Equity Guidelines first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

During a little advertised Cannabis Control Board (CCB) meeting , the CCB announced and approved a Limited Partnership Agreement for New York’s Social Equity Fund. As a brief refresher, the Social Equity Fund was mandated by the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA).

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 28, 2022

The Los Angeles Social Equity Verification period came to an end at 4pm on Monday, July 25th. Recall that verification is required to enter into the Social Equity Retail Lottery this Winter. Even if a verified applicant doesn’t win the Social Equity Retail Lottery, other licensing options are available.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) voted on Wednesday, March 29, approving an emergency rule proposal to extend the application window for social equity in cannabis (SEIC) retail licenses. The application window has been extended from March 30, 2023, to 5:00 p.m. April 27, 2023.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 10, 2023

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has finalized the list of participants in the upcoming Social Equity Criteria Lottery (SECL). Social Equity Criteria Lottery List of Lottery Participants are listed by BLS Region. The results will be posted that same day.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 14, 2022

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York will establish a $200 million fund to support social and economic equity applicants seeking adult-use cannabis licenses. It is really easy to talk about prioritizing cannabis social equity applicants in state licensure.

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Leafly

JANUARY 28, 2022

Find out how Virgil Grant made his stamp on Los Angeles' social equity program despite setbacks and incarceration. The post How Virgil Grant shaped social equity for the city of Los Angeles appeared first on Leafly.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 20, 2023

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (“WSLCB”) announced this Wednesday , January 18, that the 30 day window to apply for a Washington Social Equity In Cannabis Retail License will open March 1, 2023. The licenses will be anchored to specific counties. WAC 314-55-570(h)((i).

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

NYC’s Second Dispensary Is a Big Win for Social Equity New York City has officially opened another recreational cannabis dispensary —just the second in the state. Would you like to see your state institute similar social equity measures? Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Let us know in the comments!

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 31, 2023

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that, because of a technical error, an outdated Cannabis Dispensary License application for the Social Equity Criteria Lottery (SECL) was made available through the IDFPR online portal. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 7, 2022

New York is beginning its search for a fund manager for New York’s $200m social equity cannabis fund. As a brief refresher, the social equity fund will be used for “direct and indirect expenses associated with the sourcing, leasing, planning, design, construction and equipping of the RCD (retail cannabis dispensaries.”

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

Councilmember John Kennedy took a stand for social equity in the city’s efforts to loosen the city’s cannabis regulations on Monday. However, the guidelines do not address a social equity platform. However, the guidelines do not address a social equity platform. It’s discriminatory. Read more at [link].

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 24, 2022

Those posts briefly discuss Section 4 of HB 4016, which industry watchers have read to address social equity issues in Oregon’s marijuana licensing regime. OLCC and social equity. This favors those with existing licenses and monied interests over social equity applicants. But does it?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 8, 2021

After Missed Census Tract Mapping Deadline, First Meeting of Connecticut Cannabis Social Equity Council Concludes With Action Taken On Identifying Areas Of Disproportionate Impact and Establishment of Subcommittees. Grant Smith Ellis.com write. ” Read more at [link].

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The City will only accept applications from verified social equity applicants. His claims boil down to one key question: do LA’s social equity violate the Dormant Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution? The post Will LA’s Social Equity Retail Licensing Be Stopped?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

New York Adult-Use Cannabis: Social Equity & Community Support. Building a Social Equity Application and a Community Support Action Plan. We apply our entirely subjective bong score to each event. 1 Don’t Bother Unless You Need A Well Deserved Sleep. 2 You Might Learn Something But We Hope You Didn’t Pay For It.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

Registration is now available for required Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) training for those seeking licenses to own and operate adult-use marijuana establishments under the voter-approved social equity program. This free virtual Social Equity Ownership Training will be held live on Sept.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 6, 2022

New York will establish a $200 million fund to support social equity applicants seeking adult-use cannabis business licenses, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday during her State of the State address in Albany.

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Veriheal

MARCH 10, 2022

A judge in Arizona has rejected a lawsuit contesting guidelines for distributing social equity licenses under the state’s legal cannabis law. What is a Social Equity License in Arizona? About Arizona’s Social Equity Lawsuit. billion in revenue during its first year of legal sales.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) launched a new program to improve social equity in the state’s cannabis industry. The MRA’s press release states that the law’s language was not enough to satisfy the needs for social equity in Michigan, so it created the Racial Equity Advisory Workgroup in 2020.

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