MCBA created a Model Municipal Social Equity Ordinance and Model State Legislation that help guide Equity law and policy throughout the country. In additional to creating model policies, MCBA directly advises industry and lawmakers to help shape laws at all levels of government.
MCBA POLICY PRIORITIES
WE WANT CHANGE
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
Facilitate the inclusion and success of minorities in the cannabis industry through equitable access to opportunities and resources.
Community Reinvestment
Economically promote and ensure the welfare of the communities most impacted by the War on Drugs through community reinvestment, corporate responsibility initiatives, and social programming.
Restorative Justice
Reduce arrests and imprisonment for non-violent cannabis offenses and restore basic rights of citizenship to individuals with non-violent cannabis offenses.”
Education and Research
Build critical knowledge through research and education initiatives to increase awareness and steward safe access to cannabis products to protect the health and well-being of minority communities.