Bill > SB6604

This bill allows for additional marijuana retail licenses to be issued for social equity purposes. Key provisions include: - Authorizing cities, towns, and counties to request additional marijuana retail licenses from the Liquor and Cannabis Board, with priority given to applicants representing communities of color and those whose applications meet social equity plan requirements. - Creating a technical assistance grant program to help social equity applicants navigate the licensing process, receive business and regulatory compliance training, and access other support. - Allowing the Liquor and Cannabis Board to reissue forfeited or previously unissued licenses to social equity applicants who submit approved social equity plans. - Requiring an independent review of the social equity program's impacts by 2025. The overall goal is to increase participation in the legal marijuana industry by individuals and communities disproportionately impacted by past marijuana prohibition and enforcement.