Minnesota SF2878 requires the Office of Cannabis Management to prioritize social equity applicants over general applicants in cannabis licensing.

Minnesota SF2878 amends the state's cannabis licensing process by requiring the Office of Cannabis Management to review all verified social equity applicants before considering general licensing applicants. If the number of qualified social equity applicants exceeds available licenses, a lottery is conducted to select qualified applicants for preliminary license approval. Unsuccessful social equity applicants are then included in the general applicant pool. The lottery must be impartial, random, and in a format determined by the office.

Minnesota SF2878 requires the Office of Cannabis Management to prioritize social equity applicants over general applicants in cannabis licensing.

Minnesota SF2878 amends the state's cannabis licensing process by requiring the Office of Cannabis Management to review all verified social equity applicants before considering general licensing applicants. If the number of qualified social equity applicants exceeds available licenses, a lottery is conducted to select qualified applicants for preliminary license approval. Unsuccessful social equity applicants are then included in the general applicant pool. The lottery must be impartial, random, and in a format determined by the office.