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US (CA): County of San Diego extends application deadline for cannabis equity program

The County of San Diego extended the application deadline for their Socially Equitable Cannabis Program to August 23. Nearly 200 people have already applied.

For some, it could mean life-changing access to San Diego's restricted and lucrative cannabis industry.Eligible applicants will receive extra support, like help clearing their records and industry training.

They can also enter a lottery this September for grant money. Ten lucky applicants will receive $28,000 toward business startup costs like rent, application fees, legal help and equipment — often the biggest barriers to entering the industry.

To qualify, applicants must have a cannabis-related arrest or conviction in San Diego County prior to November 8, 2016.

Read more at kpbs.org