SOCIAL EQUITY 101

This training focuses on three main areas within all Social Equity Programs: eligibility requirements based upon location; verification process to confirm equity applicant status; and resources available to make to make the application process more efficient. No matter which Social Equity Program you're planning to apply for, we have all the information needed to help you through the process with ease.

Currently, cannabis equity programs are available in California (Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento, and San Francisco) and Massachusetts (statewide). As more cities and states and implement Social Equity Programs, we will update our training and let you know as soon as possible.

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Will this training ensure you're awarded a cannabis license?

Simply put...no. We are not a city or state regulatory organization with authority over who does or doesn't receive a commercial cannabis license. What we can guarantee is we'll do everything in our power to make sure you're given the latest information based on our network and major announcements, as well as provide assistance in determining equity eligibility, equity applicant verification confirmation, and other pertinent resources to increase your chances of being awarded a commercial cannabis license in your city and state.

Did you know that Blacks are almost four times a likely to be arrested for cannabis than Whites even though the rate of consumption is about equal? Moreover, less than 4% of the industry is owned by Blacks.

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How does social equity increase your chances at a license?

Although nothing is guaranteed, your chances increase drastically by applying as a social equity applicant. Most programs are awarding licenses to equity applicants at a rate of 1:1 in comparison to general applicants. That means that 50% of all licenses in areas with social equity programs will be going directly to equity applicants. Los Angeles actually plan to award licenses at a rate of 2:1 in favor of equity applicants once Phase 3 for retail licenses begins.