Equity in Cannabis Discussion Series: Lessons learned from Massachusetts скачать в хорошем качестве

Equity in Cannabis Discussion Series: Lessons learned from Massachusetts

The murder of George Floyd has amplified and renewed conversations about race relations in the United States. While the cannabis industry has been discussing social equity since long before the current unrest, there has not been comprehensive social justice in the cannabis industry. Due to the injustices of criminalization, cannabis industry members have a unique responsibility in correcting the wrongs of the War on Drugs that targeted people of color. Common barriers to entry in the cannabis industry include: High application fees Excessive taxes Compliance complexities Supply constraints High start-up costs Exclusive contacts High capital requirements To ensure that the cannabis industry is moving towards an Equitable Cannabis Culture (ECC), OrganizingTogether provides services that help cannabis companies scale by effectively managing their community footprint through ethical and mutually beneficial community relationships, the expansion of policy and political messaging, and the creation of various not for profit organizations. https://otconsultancy.org/cannabis/