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This bill establishes a "Rural Opportunity Initiative" to bring tax revenue and economic opportunities to rural communities by issuing a limited number of marijuana establishment licenses and nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary registration certificates, creating up to eighteen "dual licensees" who can operate both. It amends existing laws to allow entities qualified under this initiative to receive these licenses and certificates, with specific provisions for their relocation only to other unserved rural communities that have not opted out of the initiative. The bill also outlines the application process, including requirements for applicants and how communities can choose to opt out of the initiative, and specifies that these new licenses and certificates will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis based on application timestamp, with a random drawing to resolve any ties.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84904