Social Equity Applicant

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A Social Equity Applicant is a person that has applied for a license for a cannabis establishment, where such establishment is at least 65% owned and controlled by an individual or individuals, or such applicant is an individual, who: 

  • Had an average household income of less than 300 percent of, or three times, the state median household income over the last 3 tax years
    AND, either 
  • Was a resident of a disproportionately impacted area for at least 5 of the past 10 years; OR  
  • Was a resident of a disproportionately impacted area for at least 9 years before the age of 18. 

Questions regarding the criteria for consideration as a social equity applicant should be directed to the Social Equity Council at sec@ct.gov.

 

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