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    Read Star's coverage of "social equity" dispensary program

    • Dec 14, 2021
    • Dec 14, 2021 Updated Dec 15, 2021
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    Deadlines coming up for potential marijuana dispensary applicants in Arizona
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    Deadlines coming up for potential marijuana dispensary applicants in Arizona

    • Edward Celaya Arizona Daily Star
    • Updated Dec 18, 2022

    The first of a slew of deadlines is coming this week, Wednesday, Nov. 17, for potential social equity dispensary applicants.

    Lawsuit could cloud 'social equity' dispensary program's future in Arizona
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    Lawsuit could cloud 'social equity' dispensary program's future in Arizona

    • Edward Celaya Arizona Daily Star
    • Updated Jan 1, 2023

    The lawsuit could have the Arizona Department of Health Services scrap its rules and establish a new set governing the social equity licensing program.

    After a year of legalization, marijuana advocates push for lower prices, better access
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    After a year of legalization, marijuana advocates push for lower prices, better access

    • Edward Celaya Arizona Daily Star
    • Updated Dec 19, 2022

    When Arizona voters passed Prop. 207, they joined over 15 other states and the nation’s capital in legalizing marijuana for adult use. What followed in the coming year was a series of highs and lows.

    State picks 8 ZIP codes in Tucson area that qualify for 'social equity' pot dispensary program
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    State picks 8 ZIP codes in Tucson area that qualify for 'social equity' pot dispensary program

    • Edward Celaya Arizona Daily Star
    • Updated Nov 26, 2022

    Living in these ZIP codes can help applicants seeking one of the lucrative 26 special licenses the state will hand out in 2022.

    Rules for Arizona's social equity marijuana program finalized
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    Rules for Arizona's social equity marijuana program finalized

    • Edward Celaya Arizona Daily Star
    • Updated Nov 20, 2022

    In general, the program is intended to promote ownership of marijuana establishments among residents of certain communities.

    Local cannabis café, advocacy group hosting expungement clinic
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    Local cannabis café, advocacy group hosting expungement clinic

    • Edward Celaya
    • Updated Dec 14, 2021

    The Southern Arizona branch of a marijuana advocacy group, along with a new social equity collaborative, are partnering with a local cannabis …

    Arizona's 'social equity' program for marijuana licensing draws some concerns
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    Arizona's 'social equity' program for marijuana licensing draws some concerns

    • Edward Celaya Arizona Daily Star
    • Updated Dec 13, 2022

    The state will soon be awarding 26 coveted licenses to own a marijuana dispensary to individuals from communities affected by the enforcement of drug laws.

    Arizona opens mandatory classes for applicants seeking marijuana 'social equity' licenses
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    Arizona opens mandatory classes for applicants seeking marijuana 'social equity' licenses

    • Edward Celaya Arizona Daily Star
    • Updated Sep 26, 2022

    Classes for those interested in applying for one of 26 licenses to be awarded will cover compliance, branding, fundraising and legal advice. 

    New state rules for marijuana 'social equity' licensing good step, advocates say
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    New state rules for marijuana 'social equity' licensing good step, advocates say

    • Edward Celaya Arizona Daily Star
    • Updated Oct 11, 2022

    The new draft rules clarify just how many applications anyone can be a part of, put leave the toughest rule — what communities qualify as being affected most by the war on drugs — unaddressed. 

    Population, money shapes Arizona marijuana dispensary market
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    Population, money shapes Arizona marijuana dispensary market

    • Edward Celaya Arizona Daily Star
    • Updated Jun 24, 2023

    For Star subscribers: There are 125 active marijuana dispensaries in Arizona. Just 16 are in Pima County. Here's why.

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    Arizona says 1,500 apply for 26 highly-lucrative 'social equity' pot dispensary licenses

    Arizona says 1,500 apply for 26 highly-lucrative 'social equity' pot dispensary licenses

    State says it will take some time to review the applications before a lottery system will be used to pick the recipients.

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    • Arizona still accepting 'social equity' dispensary applications as deadline nears
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