Social Equity Licensing: Oakland vs Sunol
How do social equity licensing rules compare between Oakland, CA and Sunol, CA?
Oakland, CA
Alameda County
Oakland's nationally cited Equity Permit Program prioritizes cannabis licenses for residents harmed by the war on drugs, requiring half of new permits go to qualified equity applicants.
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Alameda County
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Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Oakland | Sunol |
|---|---|---|
| Adopted | 2017 | - |
| Code | OMC 5.80 and 5.81 | - |
| Equity share | At least 50 percent | - |
| Tools | Fee deferral, incubators | - |
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Oakland FAQ
Who qualifies as an equity applicant?
Generally a low-income Oakland resident with a past Oakland cannabis conviction or who lived for years in designated heavily policed neighborhoods, subject to current verification rules.
What is an equity incubator?
A general applicant provides rent-free space and three years of support to an equity business; in return both businesses can be permitted faster.
Sunol FAQ
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