The Social Equity in Cannabis Program was established to provide a fair and just process for awarding cannabis retail licenses to individuals and communities disproportionately impacted by the enforcement of previous cannabis laws.
The eligibility process aims to identify and select qualified social equity registrants for retail cannabis licenses in Washington State. The process includes eligibility verification, scoring, and a double-blind lottery for final selection if necessary.
Alta Point Consulting, LLC is the third-party contractor responsible for reviewing documentation, scoring eligible registrants, and ensuring a transparent selection process.
A DIA is defined as a census tract within Washington where community members have been significantly impacted by the war on drugs. It is identified through statistical indicators like poverty rates, unemployment, education levels, and public assistance.