Social Equity

Social Equity Definition / Criteria

Alabama does not offer a state social equity program to benefit medical cannabis licensees who have been disproportionately harmed by cannabis prohibition.

Social Equity Provisions

Alabama does not offer a state social equity program to benefit medical cannabis licensees who have been disproportionately harmed by cannabis prohibition.

License Priorities and Set Asides

  • License Priorities / Set Asides:
No

Alabama requires that at least one-fourth of all licenses and one fifth of all integrated facility licenses be awarded to businesses which are at least 51% owned by members of a minority group. For purposes of this subsection, minority group means individuals of African American, Native American, Asian, or Hispanic descent.

Fee Waivers and Reductions

  • Fee Waivers / Reductions:
No

Alabama does not offer fee waivers or reductions to support medical cannabis licensees who have been disproportionately harmed by cannabis prohibition.

Other Financial Support for Social Equity Applicants and Licensees

Alabama does not offer state level funding to support medical cannabis licensees who have been disproportionately harmed by cannabis prohibition.