Cannabis Social Equity
Santa Monica's cannabis social equity program will aim to address the disproportionate impact of past cannabis criminalization on marginalized communities, particularly communities of color. This program will focus on providing opportunities for those who have been negatively affected by cannabis prohibition to participate in the legal cannabis industry. As part of the broader adult-use cannabis policy, a social equity program ensures that the benefits of legalization — such as business opportunities, jobs, and economic growth — are accessible to all members of the community. Santa Monica’s cannabis equity program will seek to reduce barriers and create pathways to success for individuals and communities historically disadvantaged by these policies.
The first step is hearing from the community on the impacts of cannabis criminalization and to gather ideas on how to develop and implement Santa Monica's equity program to best support residents, through this online survey. Please take 10 minutes to engage on this important issue and help shape Santa Monica's equity program.
Take the online survey: