Equity Programs / Certified Economic Empowerment Priority Applicants
Certified Economic Empowerment Priority Applicants
In accordance with state law, the Commission provided priority licensing review to Certified Economic Empowerment Priority Applicants (EEA) between April 1, 2018 and April 15, 2018. EEA status was granted to applicants who demonstrated at least three of the following six criteria.
- Majority of ownership belongs to people who have lived in Disproportionately Impacted Areas (DIAs) for five of the last 10 years.
- Majority of ownership has held one or more previous positions where the primary population served were disproportionately impacted, or where primary responsibilities included economic education, resource provision or empowerment to disproportionately impacted individuals or communities.
- At least 51% of current employees/subcontractors reside in DIAs and will increase to 75% by first day of business.
- At least 51% of employees or subcontractors have drug-related CORI, but are otherwise legally employable in a cannabis-related enterprise.
- A majority of the ownership is made up of individuals from Black, African American, Hispanic, or Latino descent.
- Owners can demonstrate significant past experience in or business practices that promote economic empowerment in DIAs.
The Commission is no longer accepting applications to become certified as an EEA.
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