Illinois' promising adult-use cannabis law, which had a first-of-its-kind social equity focus, has turned into the poster child for what not to do in a license application process. We are now delayed by years, with social equity candidates stuck in the wings while the current license-holders further establish their dominance in the state. The presenters were intimately involved in the process and will share first-hand what went wrong and how to avoid the state's debacle.
For current license holders who want to expand their business in recently opened states – after this session, leave with a better understanding of:
- How to successfully write an application with the evaluator in mind, whether they are experts or know nothing about cannabis.
- Problem spotting in draft legislation and what you can do about it.
- How social equity can be defined in cannabis laws to address social equity goals and avoid litigation delays fairly.
- How to effectively balance the need for funds and the need for social equity representation.