Cannabis social equity license preapproval window now open in MN [Video]

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Hoping to give those who were adversely affected by previously held marijuana laws in Minnesota a leg up when it comes to opening their own shop now that it’s legal, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has opened its window for applications for cannabis business social equity license preapproval.

What to know

Prospective cannabis business owners who have been verified as social equity applicants can apply for a cannabis business license preapproval through the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management’s (OCM) website.

Earlier in July, state officials verified social equity applicants for three weeks. The initial round of social equity verification closed on July 10.

FOX 9 reported previously that some people are struggling to prove they qualify as social equity applicants because their marijuana convictions have been wiped clean.

The application window for social equity business license preapproval will be open from July 24 through Aug. 12.

Submitted business license applications will go through a review and vetting process, …