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.
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