New York cannabis store licenses look to undo stigma placed on former convicts
New York state's cannabis license program prioritizes previously incarcerated entrepreneurs for antiquated marijuana laws.
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New York state's cannabis license program prioritizes previously incarcerated entrepreneurs for antiquated marijuana laws.
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The LA County Office of Cannabis Management is inviting the public to join an upcoming community meeting and help determine what an equitable cannabis industry in LA County looks like.
"An acknowledgment of historic institutional racism and systemic inequity is key to understanding disparities in the cannabis industry," said Kim Desmond, the city's chief of race and equity.
The state money is intended to support residents in entering the legal cannabis industry through funding grants to cover permit and license fees and associated startup property costs while providing access to the cannabis industry workforce.