Remember the War on Drugs? In the 1970s, President Richard Nixon instituted punitive drug laws and harsh prison sentences with devastating effects on marginalized communities, particularly the poor, Black and Latino populations.
Marijuana played a central role in the mass criminalization of these groups. Now Delaware residents with past marijuana convictions or those living in areas most affected by rescinded marijuana laws are being invited to take part in the state’s emerging marijuana industry.
Beginning in September 2024, the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner will accept applications for “adult use” marijuana business licenses. To promote fair access, the office is holding a series of “social equity” workshops. The sessions are designed to inform potential applicants about the process of obtaining a social equity license in Delaware.
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