The DC Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2022 created a social equity license tier reserving slots for residents with prior cannabis convictions or who lived in designated disproportionately impacted areas for at least five years.
Under DC Code 7-1671.06a, ABCA reserves at least half of new dispensary, cultivation center, courier, and internet retailer licenses for social equity applicants. Qualifying applicants must have a prior DC cannabis arrest or conviction, an income below 200% of area median, or five years residency in a Ward where cannabis arrests historically exceeded the citywide rate. Application fees are reduced 75%, and ABCA provides technical assistance grants. Conditional licenses give equity applicants twelve months to secure premises before full licensure.
Misrepresenting social equity status, transferring an equity license to a non-qualifying owner within five years, or violating the residency attestation can trigger license revocation and disgorgement of fees.
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