Social Equity Program

Qualifying Criteria for Individuals with Majority Ownership must meet one of the following:

Residency in a
disproportionately
impacted community for
at least 5 cumulative
years within the
past 10 years.
25% fee reduction
 

Conviction of a marijuana-related offense, regardless of expungment.

Misdemeanor convictions
25% fee reduction
OR  
Felony convictions
40% fee reduction
 

Registration as a primary
caregiver under the
Michigan Medical
Marihuana Act (MMMA) for
at least 2 years between
2008 and 2017.
10% fee reduction

Qualifying Criteria for Establishments Must meet one of the following:

Eligible social equity
participants who plan to
operate a marijuana
establishment within a
disproportionately
impacted community will
receive a fee reduction on
all adult-use licensing fees.
 

Eligible social equity
participants who plan to
operate a marijuana
establishment outside of a
disproportionately impacted
community will receive an
extended fee reduction for
only 2 years following
adult-use licensure.