In Minnesota, thousands of applicants will be competing for social equity licenses as the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) prepares for its first-ever lottery to distribute licenses. These licenses will grant 280 fortunate winners the ability to grow, process, and sell cannabis, selected from a pool of 1,817 pre-applicants. Veterans Lead The ChargeMilitary veterans and individuals with prior marijuana convictions make up the majority of those qualifying for social equity status under Minnesota’s new cannabis law, according to MinnPost. This designation offers them the first opportunity to e…
